Propping up a dodgy memory

To the Vet Cave!

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This is exhausting. The short version for today's vet visit is that Pumpkin lives another day.

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Took Pumpkin to the vet today as scheduled for the second shot of Cartrophen, and to report that his condition had deteriorated significantly. This left us facing the option that he wouldn't come home but would be put to sleep today.

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After giving us all a bit of a fright on the weekend with his mobility issues we took Pumpkin to the vet this morning and have just returned.

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It's that time of year here at Sector 7: annual flu shots for everyone shorter than me. Since all three candidates are getting on a bit, it's also a chance for a spot of maintenance. Cats love it when you change their spark plugs.

[Please note that I am in no mood at all to organise any more information today, so this will be a bit obfuscated.]

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Pumpkin has a fleshy lump on his chin, which he's had for many years. When I first showed it to the vet he/she (it's that long ago) delivered the usual lump advice and said not to worry about it unless it started to grow suddenly.

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I am becoming more and more concerned about Cally, and just saw something that has taken things up a notch.

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Have just returned from the annual x3 cat vet visit for flu shots and worming. Yes, worming only lasts for 3 months but I've been doing it this way for a lot of years and appear to be getting away with it. Also had everyone's claws trimmed at once by the professionals, to varying degrees of complaint.

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Princess has been on one dose (5mg?) of steroids a week for a month or so now. ( Read more... )