Dougy’s been a bit lost while his brother Andy is at the the veterinarian’s clinic being treated for high blood pressure and a urinary tract infection. I reassure him as best I can, and “scritching” his chest is one thing that calms him down.
So, now I need reassurance myself.
Andy’s veterinarian called me to let me know Andy’s condition hasn’t changed enough to let him come home. I expected that and approved the stay over the weekend – or longer, as needed.
Andy’s veterinarian asked me to bring in some of the food I feed Andy, too, since Andy’s not eating well yet. I took dry and wet food, of course, but also a supply of Andy’s favorite treat, Greenies.
Poor little guy. Dougy and I miss him and look forward to him coming home.
Oh poor Andy! And poor Dougy missing his brother! And poor Doug worrying about the little one! I am so sorry I missed a couple of days of communication and didn’t see it! I am sure he is in good hands, though!
His veterinarian got Andy straightened out, and Dougy andI were very pleased to have him home again!
I am so glad to hear that! It’s always so heart-wrenching when kitties get sick, and all they can say is pitiful “Meow”!
No kidding. Worse yet, Andy was very quiet.
Poor suffering kitty!
Poor Doug and Dougy! I hope Andy can come home soon.
His veterinarian feels he’ll be ready to return home Monday, April 2.
Crossing my fingers and sending Best Wishes through the ether, Doug.
Praying you are all reunited soon. TTFN Sir.
Our thoughts are with you and Dougy. It’s not funny when one of our furries is unwell. Hope they can whip him into shape. What brought this on, Doug?
Shoko and Jean
I don’t know what brought Andy’s illness on. He’s had blood pressure issues before, though. Anyway, he’s much improved. I saw him yesterday at the animal clinic.
Sorry that Andy is still ill, but I know that sometimes you feel better when you know they are in the vet’s care – especially over the weekend. Hope your visit goes well. Purrs.
I saw him at the clinic yesterday, and he is much improved!
Purrs sent for everyone, Doug. I sure hope Andy can come home soon.
It’s looking good for Monday, though I don’t want to bring him home till he’s safely healed.
Oh, Mr. Doug, I send healing purrs for Andy. I’m sure you’re sick with worry. Mom asks, “Does the V-E-T know what might be causing Andy’s blood pressure to be high?” Sending head pets for Dougy.
I don’t know why Andy has high blood pressure, nor does his V-E-T as far as I know. I’m amazed a pampered kitty would have any reason to have high blood pressure, but poor Andy does. Ironically, I have the opposite problem: low blood pressure!
Awww. Get well soon, Andy!
When I saw him yesterday, he looked and acted like he felt much better, and his veterinarian told me his blood pressure is coming back into line with the new medication. Thanks!
Andy certainly sleeps and understands that you and the veterinarian do the best for him. Cats know that.
I do hope you will be soon three at home. Pensées et prières – avec mes amitiés – france
Thanks, France! Yes, they do, and he looked and acted much more like himself yesterday when I saw him at the animal clinic.
We pray he improves
He’s coming along nicely according to his veterinarian, and I likely will be able to bring him home tomorrow! Thanks!
Hoping for the best – still worried, though.
As was I until I saw him yesterday at the veterinarian’s. His blood pressure is down and he’s looking and feeling much better! Thanks.
Good news indeed!
It was especially reassuring to see him, and Dougy has been calmer since I let him smell Andy’s scent on my hands.
Poor Andy. Hugs all around!
He’s doing much better and I probably get to bring him home tomorrow! Thanks.
Great news.
Yes, it was, Kate!
I didn’t know kitties can have high blood pressure too. Mine is chronic. I hope Andy gets home soon!
His veterinarian says he’ll probably get to come home tomorrow, Monday. His blood pressure is improving with the new medication. His blood pressure issues are chronic as well. Ironically, I have low blood pressure problems, though it typically is situational.
I’m so sorry to hear about Dougy and I’m sure that both you and Andy miss him terribly while he’s being treated. A few years back my cat had a UTI and was in the animal hospital for 10 days and I worried constantly. Best wishes and hopes for a speedy and healthy reunion my friend!👍👊
That we do. I saw Andy at the clinic yesterday, though, and made sure I got good scent on my hands by petting Andy and rubbing his tail through my hand. Dougy appreciated the chance to smell my hands when I got home. It seemed to calm his anxiety about the missing Andy!
I am sorry Andy isn’t well enough to come home yet. I hope he can come home soon, I know you and Dougy miss him.
It’s looking really good for a return home tomorrow!
Both of the boys must feel lost without the other – the poor fellas!!
They do. I think a=Andy is more concerned with feeling better, but Dougy’s shown signs of missing Andy. When I visited Andy at the clinic yesterday, I made sure I got his scent on my hands through petting him and running his tail through my hand. When I got home, I made sure Dougy got to smell my hands as long as he wanted. It seemed to calm his anxiety knowing his brother was still around.
Awww ! It’s tough on animals missing their every day mates. You can’t explain it to them. At least Andy is in the best possible place.
Exactly. As I mentioned elsewhere, I hope to see Andy today. I want to get his scent on my hands by petting him and “scritching” him like in the photos of Dougy today so I can share that scent with Dougy when I get home.
Brilliant idea !
I hope it helps him.
Sending some long distance hugs and scritches. Like you, I hope Andy improves over the weekend and is home soon.
Thanks, Peggy. Me, too. The main thing is he’s in good hands and getting better care than I could give him at this point.
Poor kitty, although he’s being well looked after, hope he’s showing improvements soon. 💕x
Me, too, Samantha. Their veterinarian is very good, and many of the staff have been around since the kitty boys were kittens of a mother who belonged to another staff member. The kitty boys literally spent their first months in the clinic, with its smells, sounds, and looks. Needless to say, they got lots of attention as kittens, they were so cute!
Get well soon! And try not to worry, although I know that it’s not easy.
Thank you. I, at least, can visit the clinic. If I see Andy today, I’ll get his scent on my hands so I can share that with Dougy when I get home.