Hopefully pet owners understand (Dedicated to pets) ??

Alpha

We are so happy that we decided to keep our dearly departed old boy, I have to admit that initially I did not see the point but a little gentle persuasion from the love of my life and the rest is history. Every day I give his urn a cuddle and remember all the lovely times together 🥰

Omegafanman

Old boy was booked in later in the week but had another rough night so we got an emergency appointment. He is a long way off his prime as the old photo shows but he is still magnificent and we are very proud of him. A few yowls but he was otherwise fine on the trip and handled himself like a true gentleman at the vets, she said it was amazing the more control and trust they give him the better he behaved and the less he struggled. He never put a claw out but did look for an escape route at one point and tried to reprogram her computer. He has had a short term pep up and now we wait for results and see our options (paws crossed) I think he knows when he needs help. All stable for now / we all need some sleep tonight. Later on he and Molverine were on good terms / it’s like she knows to go easy. Her collar arrived today. She took to it really well and we are hoping it will make any kind local people less likely to offer her food …. As she needs to loose weight. She is taking the Old boys original appointment for a weigh in and check-up later in the week. Not sure if our new family member will be such a good patient…..
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Omegafanman

Old boy was back in today for another pick-me up. We should get more info tomorrow. He seems better now after an improved but not perfect night. He was a star again today, taking injections and waiting dogs and cats in his stride. Two days on the trot and he did give me The sh-t eye a bit in the examination room. He has been super impressive but I agree @Walrus the strange atmosphere can help. She is up tomorrow. Having been moved around I suspect she is familiar with cat baskets, and not in a good way so we shall see…….

Walrus

I’m sure you have noticed and it’s similar with dogs but perhaps more noticeable with cats. You can tell they are not well by looking at/touching their fur. You can’t diagnose anything of course but back when sooper dooper was still alive I learned to adjust her meds and IV by her fur.

Alpha

Someone where he certainly should not be 🙁

sxl2004

True for most mammals. Grooming behavior goes when they are really down. Piloerection (hairs standing up) is also a sign of pain.

Omegafanman

@Walrus
The Molverine was pretty good. Sang to me all the way there and all the way back but no claws and let the vet do her thing. All good and only slightly overweight so it is all fur. She is still giving me ‘the look’ now we are back but not too bad for a first vet and car trip. There were a few dogs and a Maine Coon on a lead you would have loved. All the furry company did stop Molly singing at least / she kept a low profile.
Old boy is still stable. Trying to get a balance on the usual stuff plus he has an infection. He seems to be fighting it off now with the help of the meds. Next challenge is to find a balance for him and get him eating better. Lots of TLC and a few more tests but hopefully we have a route for him based on all feedback provided he keeps responding well to treatments 👍.