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Cat Situation Update
Jun. 4th, 2010 02:36 pm
I think they're friends again!
In other news, influenza sucks.
I think they're friends again!
In other news, influenza sucks.
Their timing is, as always, impeccable...
May. 15th, 2010 09:20 pmOur cats have been acting up. They didn't like us going on honeymoon and Puck started spraying to mark his territory again, and got really anxious. Loki (according to the vet) got confused by this signal and last night they had the worst fight I've ever witnessed between cats. They drew blood from each other (and from me when I tried to separate them) and we had to shut Puck up in the study overnight so Loki couldn't get to him.
Today we took them to the vet (cause, y'know, we've got so much spare time at the moment...) and Kathy checked them over. Puck is back on Clovicalm (kitty valium) and we have two Feliway diffusers going, one upstairs and one down. We're to watch Loki and if he continues to attack Puck in a really violent way (they're similarly aged cats of the same sex living in a relatively small space- they fight all the time, never before like this though) Loki will have to be put on Prozac. Also if we are out we have to separate them for the next few weeks, so at least one of them will have to be in the study a LOT over the next few days while we are at Seamus' father's funeral and with family. We'll rotate them of course. But it will still suck.
Kathy says it's possible Puck will always have to be on Clovicalm if this is his reaction to a change in lifestyle, especially such a minor one (it's not like we boarded them at a cattery while we went away, Anna very graciously agreed to move in to our house while we were away- they know and like her, they never even missed a meal). This will be a bugger, because he didn't react that well to it side effects-wise, he got very fat and quite anxious about food, as well as being (even more) lazy. However it will be better to have a fat happy cat who has the munchies than a scared unhappy cat at a healthy weight. We will definitely have to put BOTH of them on Clovicalm for at least a month before we move house (which will happen some time in the next two years) and have Feliway saturating the new house, and probably we'll have to knock them out for the journey...
Diffucult, difficult little boyos.
Today we took them to the vet (cause, y'know, we've got so much spare time at the moment...) and Kathy checked them over. Puck is back on Clovicalm (kitty valium) and we have two Feliway diffusers going, one upstairs and one down. We're to watch Loki and if he continues to attack Puck in a really violent way (they're similarly aged cats of the same sex living in a relatively small space- they fight all the time, never before like this though) Loki will have to be put on Prozac. Also if we are out we have to separate them for the next few weeks, so at least one of them will have to be in the study a LOT over the next few days while we are at Seamus' father's funeral and with family. We'll rotate them of course. But it will still suck.
Kathy says it's possible Puck will always have to be on Clovicalm if this is his reaction to a change in lifestyle, especially such a minor one (it's not like we boarded them at a cattery while we went away, Anna very graciously agreed to move in to our house while we were away- they know and like her, they never even missed a meal). This will be a bugger, because he didn't react that well to it side effects-wise, he got very fat and quite anxious about food, as well as being (even more) lazy. However it will be better to have a fat happy cat who has the munchies than a scared unhappy cat at a healthy weight. We will definitely have to put BOTH of them on Clovicalm for at least a month before we move house (which will happen some time in the next two years) and have Feliway saturating the new house, and probably we'll have to knock them out for the journey...
Diffucult, difficult little boyos.
My cat the genius
Jul. 5th, 2009 06:57 pmI was getting dressed for work this afternoon and had just pulled on my jeans but not done up the fly. Puck reared up on his hind legs and, purring like a maniac, dug his claws into the waistband. He seemed surprised when they came down.
"Oi" said I and picked up the still madly purring bundle, "I'm trying to get ready" I was facing the mirror in our bedroom and thought I saw a pimple on my cheek, so moved closer to the mirror to inspect. I was happily mistaken, no pimple in sight. I looked down at the cat in my arms. Puck had ceased purring and was staring into his own reflection, making a noise somewhere between a growl and a yelp. I put him down "It's you, you dolt" Puck moved forward slowly- so did his reflection. He really did yelp when he saw the "other cat" advancing and scarpered, hiding on the other side of the bed, where he stayed until I'd dressed and was leaving the room.
Clever cat.
"Oi" said I and picked up the still madly purring bundle, "I'm trying to get ready" I was facing the mirror in our bedroom and thought I saw a pimple on my cheek, so moved closer to the mirror to inspect. I was happily mistaken, no pimple in sight. I looked down at the cat in my arms. Puck had ceased purring and was staring into his own reflection, making a noise somewhere between a growl and a yelp. I put him down "It's you, you dolt" Puck moved forward slowly- so did his reflection. He really did yelp when he saw the "other cat" advancing and scarpered, hiding on the other side of the bed, where he stayed until I'd dressed and was leaving the room.
Clever cat.
No Study! Only Petting!
Mar. 12th, 2009 03:11 pm
Three minutes after this was taken for no reason at all he extended claws, slashed my thigh, panicked at my yelp and ran upstairs. Bless.
At least it means I can concentrate on the essay.
Kensington Vet- They totally rule
Jan. 11th, 2009 12:24 pmIf you live even remotely near my area and have a pet I could not possibly reccomend Kensington Vetinary Clinic more highly. I know their website is a bit dodge, but they are the best vets I've come across ever.
Yesterday we took Loki in, who was floppy and uninterested and behaving like he wasn't well, with a possible obstruction in his intestines (stupid bugger ripped up and swallowed a "Make Poverty History" charity wristband). The vet, Kathy, looked him over and kept him for a few hours to X-ray. As soon as he'd been through she rang me to tell me what the x-rays showed; nothing in his tummy or intestines, but a problem with his lungs which was probably why he was running a fever and unwell (he was actually hot to touch, poor little mite). When I went in to collect him about 20 minutes later they brought him straight out to me then asked if I'd wait to speak to Kathy. Kathy took me into the consulting room and actually showed me the x-rays and explained them, and admitted she was a bit stumped as to what was causeing the problem (problem being a solidified something-or-other). She suggested a course of anti-biotics and said to bring him back in a week for more x-rays.
She just rang me then, so just less than 24 hours later, because she said she' been up last night thinking about Loki and worrying and just wanted to find out how he was going. She seemed very glad to be told the anit-biotics seem to be helping (he was alert this morning and interested in breakfast, yay!) We then had a bit of a chat about Loki and about Puck (by the way, Puck came from that vet, and they've given us over $300 of free vet care and medicines for him during the last six months, just because he was one of "their" kitties) and then she double checked timing for Friday and rang off.
All this makes me feel very good indeed about the care my boys are getting there. Loki will be in good hands on Friday :-) So yes, if you have a pet and are living in the inner north-west of Melbourne, Kensington Vets are awesome!
Yesterday we took Loki in, who was floppy and uninterested and behaving like he wasn't well, with a possible obstruction in his intestines (stupid bugger ripped up and swallowed a "Make Poverty History" charity wristband). The vet, Kathy, looked him over and kept him for a few hours to X-ray. As soon as he'd been through she rang me to tell me what the x-rays showed; nothing in his tummy or intestines, but a problem with his lungs which was probably why he was running a fever and unwell (he was actually hot to touch, poor little mite). When I went in to collect him about 20 minutes later they brought him straight out to me then asked if I'd wait to speak to Kathy. Kathy took me into the consulting room and actually showed me the x-rays and explained them, and admitted she was a bit stumped as to what was causeing the problem (problem being a solidified something-or-other). She suggested a course of anti-biotics and said to bring him back in a week for more x-rays.
She just rang me then, so just less than 24 hours later, because she said she' been up last night thinking about Loki and worrying and just wanted to find out how he was going. She seemed very glad to be told the anit-biotics seem to be helping (he was alert this morning and interested in breakfast, yay!) We then had a bit of a chat about Loki and about Puck (by the way, Puck came from that vet, and they've given us over $300 of free vet care and medicines for him during the last six months, just because he was one of "their" kitties) and then she double checked timing for Friday and rang off.
All this makes me feel very good indeed about the care my boys are getting there. Loki will be in good hands on Friday :-) So yes, if you have a pet and are living in the inner north-west of Melbourne, Kensington Vets are awesome!
Because Puck has been peeing on everything soft he can reach (especially if it belongs to ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
mc_shamo) today I put him in the carrier and walked up to the vet. They were very pleased to see him again, though concerned about the urinating.
Long discussion short. Puck is stressed. He had a pretty hard life before we got him, the vet told me that when he was originally brought in to them it was by a lady who'd heard her large dogs worrying something in the shed and found a starved little kitten there. The vet also thinks it possible since he has reacted to Seamus' stuff the way he has that some human male may have hurt him too. Then he's been shipped from home to home, and never been anywhere for more than a few weeks apart from the vet. Now he's living in a nice house with people who feed him, but it could be taken away at any moment, plus there is this other, more established cat to deal with.
The vet gave (not sold, gave, God they're nice at that vet, and they really love Puck since he was there so much) me some pills to calm him down and make him less stressed, kitty diazapan, it means half a pill a day for at least two months. She also gave me some Urine Off spray and didn't charge for the consultation, saying that as he was one of "their cats" and it was a problem they were aware of (and they did forewarn us) there was no charge, she was just happy he had a loving home *glows* Giving him the pills is a bastard (I've been spoilt recently by easygoing cats) but if he'll be happier in the end it's worth it. Also, I asked about the patch under his chin and the vet said he has acne, and to cleanse it with Clearasil or another anti-acne facial cream.
So to review; Puck has an anxiety disorder and facial feline acne, but manages to induce affection and care in people.
I've adopted the feline version of me...
mc_shamo) today I put him in the carrier and walked up to the vet. They were very pleased to see him again, though concerned about the urinating.Long discussion short. Puck is stressed. He had a pretty hard life before we got him, the vet told me that when he was originally brought in to them it was by a lady who'd heard her large dogs worrying something in the shed and found a starved little kitten there. The vet also thinks it possible since he has reacted to Seamus' stuff the way he has that some human male may have hurt him too. Then he's been shipped from home to home, and never been anywhere for more than a few weeks apart from the vet. Now he's living in a nice house with people who feed him, but it could be taken away at any moment, plus there is this other, more established cat to deal with.
The vet gave (not sold, gave, God they're nice at that vet, and they really love Puck since he was there so much) me some pills to calm him down and make him less stressed, kitty diazapan, it means half a pill a day for at least two months. She also gave me some Urine Off spray and didn't charge for the consultation, saying that as he was one of "their cats" and it was a problem they were aware of (and they did forewarn us) there was no charge, she was just happy he had a loving home *glows* Giving him the pills is a bastard (I've been spoilt recently by easygoing cats) but if he'll be happier in the end it's worth it. Also, I asked about the patch under his chin and the vet said he has acne, and to cleanse it with Clearasil or another anti-acne facial cream.
So to review; Puck has an anxiety disorder and facial feline acne, but manages to induce affection and care in people.
I've adopted the feline version of me...
Need more weekend
Sep. 8th, 2008 03:00 pmBlah, tired. But I'm glad I did the stuff I did on the weekend!
Friday night I went to the gym on my own, on the downside it was a little lonely and there was no one to chat with, but on the upside I was able to keep really focussed and/or drift off inot my own world. Then_audhumla_, cows_might_fly and clappamungus came over and watched Press Gang with me. I think we're just into the third season now.
Saturday I went to a pro-choice rally, which was fun, and interesting. I don't think I'm a socialist, but I find myself on the same side of the fence as them quite often these days. I picket up a copy of a radical feminist magazine, which I'm sure I'll get around to reading soon.
Afterwards I had lunch and hung out in the city withgreenpea33 who came to the rally with me, and mc_shamo rocked up.
At about 4pm I said goodbye tomc_shamo who was goingt o check out our theatre space at Trades Hall. I headed off to Port Melbourne, met up with impostinator and went to her place via an awesome organic/health shop of serious awesome, where I spent far too much money on tea and chocolate. I'm glad I don't live as near it as impostinator does, I'd be permanently broke! However, I'm glad it's near her place so I can pop in whenever I'm around :-)
We had dinner withimpostinator's dad and mc_shamo at a cosy little Japanese place. Tempura, yuuum!
Sunday was a bit of a scramble. Puck wet our bed (again... sigh) so I fished my sleep on the couch. Seamus had a shower as Puck had been on his side of the bed. I woke up when he went out to meet his dad, and I spent the morning dealing with laundry, trying to get as much of it done as possible (particularley the bedding, since thanks to Puck we'd completely run out) and doing housework until Andrea came over with some props for Lysistrata. These props are long, red, latex and, well, alright yes, they're strap-ons. They look hilarious! If she ever reads this, Andrea, you did a fantastic job making them!
mc_shamo sister kindly drove us to the city and we got to go into the Arts Centre and rehearse. Omniprop in the Arts Centre! Wow! We did our first full run of the play. I hate first full runs of plays, but that's ok, because everybody hates them, they have to be done!
After rehearsal I was meant to meet up with my parents but they piked, so I convincedvivienne_aster that a trip to the gym would be a good thing to do with our Sunday night (mind you, I really had to twist Kate's arm on that one...) and came home afterwards pleasantly exhausted, flopped on the couch, complained loudly and often to mc_shamo about my sore throat and cuddled up to him to watch Midsomer Murders before bed.
About the sore throat, my body is under strict orders not to sucumb to sickness this week, next week there is a strong chance I'll be unemployed, at least for a few days, so it can get sick all it wants then.
Friday night I went to the gym on my own, on the downside it was a little lonely and there was no one to chat with, but on the upside I was able to keep really focussed and/or drift off inot my own world. Then
_audhumla_, cows_might_fly and clappamungus came over and watched Press Gang with me. I think we're just into the third season now.Saturday I went to a pro-choice rally, which was fun, and interesting. I don't think I'm a socialist, but I find myself on the same side of the fence as them quite often these days. I picket up a copy of a radical feminist magazine, which I'm sure I'll get around to reading soon.
Afterwards I had lunch and hung out in the city with
greenpea33 who came to the rally with me, and mc_shamo rocked up.At about 4pm I said goodbye to
mc_shamo who was goingt o check out our theatre space at Trades Hall. I headed off to Port Melbourne, met up with impostinator and went to her place via an awesome organic/health shop of serious awesome, where I spent far too much money on tea and chocolate. I'm glad I don't live as near it as impostinator does, I'd be permanently broke! However, I'm glad it's near her place so I can pop in whenever I'm around :-)We had dinner with
impostinator's dad and mc_shamo at a cosy little Japanese place. Tempura, yuuum!Sunday was a bit of a scramble. Puck wet our bed (again... sigh) so I fished my sleep on the couch. Seamus had a shower as Puck had been on his side of the bed. I woke up when he went out to meet his dad, and I spent the morning dealing with laundry, trying to get as much of it done as possible (particularley the bedding, since thanks to Puck we'd completely run out) and doing housework until Andrea came over with some props for Lysistrata. These props are long, red, latex and, well, alright yes, they're strap-ons. They look hilarious! If she ever reads this, Andrea, you did a fantastic job making them!
mc_shamo sister kindly drove us to the city and we got to go into the Arts Centre and rehearse. Omniprop in the Arts Centre! Wow! We did our first full run of the play. I hate first full runs of plays, but that's ok, because everybody hates them, they have to be done!After rehearsal I was meant to meet up with my parents but they piked, so I convinced
vivienne_aster that a trip to the gym would be a good thing to do with our Sunday night (mind you, I really had to twist Kate's arm on that one...) and came home afterwards pleasantly exhausted, flopped on the couch, complained loudly and often to mc_shamo about my sore throat and cuddled up to him to watch Midsomer Murders before bed.About the sore throat, my body is under strict orders not to sucumb to sickness this week, next week there is a strong chance I'll be unemployed, at least for a few days, so it can get sick all it wants then.
Breathing is fun
Aug. 21st, 2008 10:11 amUnfortunately, my body seems to be having some issues in the breathing department, brought on by a combination of asthma, allergies and coughing up random yuck from my lungs.
So today I am at home.
Still planning on rehearsal tonight, as not much can keep me from strutting my funky stuff.
Looking out the window, I guess my body picked a good day to pack it in, I'm going to hunker down with the heater, kittens, dvds, my Lysistrata script and some macaroni cheese.
Oh yeah Cat Update:
They're fighting constantly, but do not seem to be actually doing each other any harm, nor do they seem to be trying to. Seamus thinks it makes sense if you think of humans at the equivalent stage of development. Basically, what we've got is two 16 year old boys.
Puck had an accident on our bed, which was annoying, but is starting to become more affectionate, and easier to cuddle. He seems ok with being approached in the study or bedroom, but still is very skittish anywhere downstairs. I'm sure once the whole house feels like it's his he'll be just fine.
So today I am at home.
Still planning on rehearsal tonight, as not much can keep me from strutting my funky stuff.
Looking out the window, I guess my body picked a good day to pack it in, I'm going to hunker down with the heater, kittens, dvds, my Lysistrata script and some macaroni cheese.
Oh yeah Cat Update:
They're fighting constantly, but do not seem to be actually doing each other any harm, nor do they seem to be trying to. Seamus thinks it makes sense if you think of humans at the equivalent stage of development. Basically, what we've got is two 16 year old boys.
Puck had an accident on our bed, which was annoying, but is starting to become more affectionate, and easier to cuddle. He seems ok with being approached in the study or bedroom, but still is very skittish anywhere downstairs. I'm sure once the whole house feels like it's his he'll be just fine.
New Cat Update
Aug. 18th, 2008 12:45 pmPuck seems to be doing ok. We've still got him separated from Loki when were not home, just in case. Loki went for Puck's throat last night, I think it was in play, but still, not pleasant for Puck. Puck is still a bit freaked by this whole new-place, new-people, new-cat thing.
Loki, on the other hand, thinks we've got him a wonderful new toy that makes noise and moves of it's own accord and can chase him as well as the other way round, and spent a good hour this morning (from 4am-5am, grr!) trying to get the study door open by throwing himself at it and clawing underneath it. He can't understand why we'd put his toy in a room he can't get into.
I'm tired.
Loki, on the other hand, thinks we've got him a wonderful new toy that makes noise and moves of it's own accord and can chase him as well as the other way round, and spent a good hour this morning (from 4am-5am, grr!) trying to get the study door open by throwing himself at it and clawing underneath it. He can't understand why we'd put his toy in a room he can't get into.
I'm tired.
Today we took Loki to the vet, there was a 9 month old male cat there in a cage, who was friendly and sweet and got on quite well with Loki. He was up for adoption.
So we brought him home.
His name is Puck. (It was "Pickles" but they'd nicknamed him "Pixie" and Seamus and I went one step further) He is white with ginger splotches, or ginger with white splotches. There will be pictures when he is calmer.
Loki's tail looks like a bottle brush.
Yay!!!!
[Edit] We've got Puck in the study, we let him and Loki meet properly (sans cage). Puck keeps hissing at Loki. It seems Loki can't hiss, and doesn't know what hissing is, so he just looks confused. Loki is downstairs now hanging with Seamus. I'm in the study with Puck, wo is hiding behind the computer desk, then coming out and being patted and purring, then getting freaked and hiding again. To be honest he's not a looker, but he's still very cute. :-)
Cats make me happy.
[Edit the second]
( Pictures of Puck, as he came and sat on my lap in front of a computer with Photo Booth )
So we brought him home.
His name is Puck. (It was "Pickles" but they'd nicknamed him "Pixie" and Seamus and I went one step further) He is white with ginger splotches, or ginger with white splotches. There will be pictures when he is calmer.
Loki's tail looks like a bottle brush.
Yay!!!!
[Edit] We've got Puck in the study, we let him and Loki meet properly (sans cage). Puck keeps hissing at Loki. It seems Loki can't hiss, and doesn't know what hissing is, so he just looks confused. Loki is downstairs now hanging with Seamus. I'm in the study with Puck, wo is hiding behind the computer desk, then coming out and being patted and purring, then getting freaked and hiding again. To be honest he's not a looker, but he's still very cute. :-)
Cats make me happy.
[Edit the second]
( Pictures of Puck, as he came and sat on my lap in front of a computer with Photo Booth )
