Rammy's Ramblings

to me, family that use and loose you hurt the worst, happens to all of us. I remind myself that people come into our life for a reason or a season and then move on. I have been blessed with some true friends and have known many acquaintances over the years. I think they both make our lives richer in one way or another. if the person is important to you then make the effort to contact them, you never know what they may be going thru. if they aren't then don't bother. their loss

Rammy said:

You said you were the last to reply to a text conversation. I guess nobody wanted to ruin your record.............teehee

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yeah I noticed

Took one of my housecats into work today (I work for a vet) because I noticed he had lost weight. When the Dr. examined him he pointed out that his skin was yellow, so we did bloodwork to see if it was liver issues. Results showed nothing unusual with the liver but other things were slightly off but didnt point to anything specific.
Dr. suggested fluids and antibiotics in case it was some sort of infection cats can get from fleas or ticks. He stays inside and I do keep flea treatment on him. So now its a mystery as to what is causing his ailment.
Here is a picture.

Poor kitty! Sure hope he gets better.

Hopefully kitty gets well soon!

Im suppose to take him in Tues for recheck. Dr. isnt sure at this point whats causing the jaundice. Xrays showed a possible mass but it wasnt definitive. He wants to do more fluids since he is a little dehydrated. I got him some canned food today hoping he will gain some weight back. But until we figure out whats wrong Im gonna keep a closer eye on him.

Well, kitty got more fluids today and some meds to boost his appetite. He has lost three pounds. Was told one of the side affects of the appetite boosting meds is he could become super affectionate. I said, how will I know? He is already overly affectionate. Still not sure whats causing his ailment. He will be getting fluids a couple times a week to flush his system so we will see how that goes.
Finally caught one of my barn cats that has had a rash on her tummy for months now. I first noticed a small area 3 months ago and tried to catch her to take her to the vet. She knew I was trying to catch her and runs. Months went by and the rash spread. I tried cornering her, baiting traps, sneeking up on her with a blanket, you name it. She knew. Last night I saw her going into the storage shed in the backyard, so I ran out there and closed the doors. Had to find my headlamp so I could see, and spent 15 minutes chasing her around before I finally caught her. Got her in a small carrier and brought her in the house and transfered her into a bigger one so she would be more comfortable. I didnt want to leave her outside in the shed because I was afraid she would get out or get too hot. I figured the utility room would be better.
Turns out its allergies. The Dr. said he wanted to see her again in a month. I told him she has to stay at the hospital because I wont be able to get near her for months after I take her home. Never could get her completely tame. I have one cat out there that follows me around and wants petted all the time. Not her. Oh, well, she is going to be taken care of whether she likes it or not.

Kitty update.......am going to kill kitty if kitty doesnt stop peeing in my furniture! Ive washed my comforters three times this week. I keep plastic covers on my furniture because of the animals, but it doesnt stay put. I ordered some stuff that is guarenteed to take out the smell so will see if it works. I got a black light and O. M. G.!! I m gonna have to replace flooring, throw the furniture out......and I thought I kept a pretty clean house. I was wrong.
I love my animals, but this us a little upsetting. I was embarrassed before about my house when I had carpet, but now even more so. I mean, I get on my hands and knees and clean these floors every week. And at the end if the year, I do my fall cleaning moving everything, wiping it down, baseboards, the whole 9 yards. It takes me 3 to 4 days. But I guess its not enough.
If and when I move, I will have to replace these floors. Id do it now but whats the point. I know kitty cant help it, but its eye opening to see you dont clean as well as you thought you did.
Still dont know whats causing his jaundice. I think its the liver. He isnt really eating either. Will take him to work for another look.
I think Im throwing out this recliner and couch. They are ruined. Nothing takes out cat pee completely. This stuff may do it. Dunno.
Ive had to wash my bedsheets, too. And this really nice matress cover because of this. This is why I tell people no more indoor animals.
Im just frustrated. I mean, one of my dogs has to wear a male doggie wrap cause he is a sneak and hikes on my furniture. That blacklight showed me just how much and areas I didnt know about. Maybe I should just burn the house down. Suggestions?

That is a tough one to resolve in your situation. We keep a pretty tight line on our inside dogs as they are only allowed in the living room and that only when we are in that room. I guess they are also allowed through the entry room for the time it takes to go from the porch to the living room. Furniture is off limits also but you aren't going to be able to go back and change that.