Flapper Thursday
Flapper looks pretty good this morning. His blood work came back totally normal so it is really likely that his heart is the problem. I may take him in for more of a good listen to his heart, but I’m not sure I want to stress him more. We’ll see.
He has been on heart meds for two days now and they do perk him up a bit. The first night they perked him up TOO MUCH! But last night was better, and they actually make it easier for him to stand up, so that is great. He can stand and preen better, and he seems to have a bit more energy. He is also eating good. It is nice to have some borrowed time with him, and I appreciate every minute of it.
The weather is cold for Seattle today and tomorrow, so the other feathered kids are locked in their night pens. It’s going to get down to 25 degrees tonight, brrr!
The chickens have their heat lamp, so they think they are at a tanning salon. They tried to order some mai tais but they couldn’t show proper ID so I turned them down.
George is still sweet as ever, and his foot looks great. We’re giving his forever sanctuary some time to get some repairs done to their waterfowl areas, and then we’ll talk to them about when is best to deliver George. He’ll still have one last vet visit to get the all clear, but he’s pretty good.
Simon is also getting old and feeble. He sits funny like this sometimes now. I think it is because his back legs hurt a bit. His back legs are weak, which is one of the symptoms of diabetes in cats. He has been on insulin for about two weeks now and we’re working out the right dosages. His biggest problem this week is that the wet food he loved was discontinued. So he has tried 10+ different foods and does not want any of them. He only wants his beloved discontinued prescription-only, limited ingredient food (which incidentally was a food he refused to eat for a long time, until one day he decided it was his only favorite). Being a cat is a tough job.
That’s the update from this motley crew for today. We wish everyone a very Happy New Year, and we thank everyone for their continued support.
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Question: How exactly is he sitting? Is he just tucking his face under, or is there more going on underneath there. I ask because both of mine starting doing it (just tucking their face under) at the same time when the weather got really cold and before I started turning on the heater, and I just assumed it was their way of balling up and keeping warm. (I’m not asking to debate the status of your cat, I’m just wanting to make sure I’m interpreting my cats correctly.) If I turn on the heater, they sprawl, but in the morning when it hasn’t been on, it’s not uncommon to see them balled up again.
Sending love to all the crew out in Seattle, especially Flapper and Simon. And, yes, Simon, being a cat _is_ tough. My cat reminds me of that daily.
We appreciate the updates- there are a bunch of us checking daily!
Mai Tai’s for chikins. That’s pretty bold of them to ask for those drinks. Good thing you turned them down. Yes, it is very cold this week and the chikins need their heat lamps for sure. I could use one!! LOL. Glad that all are doing well and that Flapper likes the drugs, or should I say the “high”. Standing up – that is so wonderful. My best to Simon. My Harvey is getting up there in years, 14, so i give him kissies and lovin’ even more now days.
Thanks for all the updates Tif. It’s so appreciated.
thank you for the update! it’s encouraging to hear flapper is feeling better.
sorry simon isn’t happy about the food situation.
i think the chickens look like they want a manicure! harumph!
Glad to hear that Flapper is feeling better. A few days ago I might have joined the chickens under their heat lamp. Today was 45 degrees so much better. Was Simon’s wet food discontinued by the company or because his situation warranted changing it? If the company discontinued it, other companies often make formulations in the same flavors. I’m sure there’s some difference in taste but it might be close enough to make him happy. Fortunately, my 3 cats will eat anything that I put in front of them. Unfortunately, 1 of them also thinks that he’s a labrador retriever and gets in the garbage. I have to have baby locks on all my cabinets or he’ll open them & eat whatever he feels like.
My diabetic cat (Simon!) looks Prescription Diet DM (Diabetes Maintenance) wet food. Just and see if your vet recommends that as an alternative.
OOPS – “loves” not “looks”. Too much good persian food tonight at dinner.
lots of thoughts of love and healing to you and your family. *hugs*