Post 1703: Andy’s check-up at the veterinarian’s

Andy’s visit with his veterinarian yesterday was uneventful, though his blood pressure still needs a bit of work to get it from the 140’s systolic down to a more acceptable 120 range. His weight was up half a pound (from 9.4 up to 9.8/ 4.3 kilos to 4.5 kilos), a good sign of feeling better. He’s almost back to his regular weight!

He was an exceptionally good boy, gaining him a Greenie kitty treat from the staff when the exam was through! Of course, he got to spend it on a big, soft towel with a technician massaging his neck and face. He got so relaxed, his eyes closed in ecstasy. Being a good boy was a snap!

He also got a hygienic trim on his butt, which will help him maintain a proper kitty boy level of cleanliness.

He has a new appointment in May to see if his medication needs an adjustment to achieve the desired blood pressure level. The 140 systolic range is ok for a cat, just not ideal.

Oh yes, waiting for the exam, Andy met a really handsome miniature border collie, and showed what a well-disciplined kitty boy he is when around dogs. Though he isn’t thrilled to see his veterinarian, he enjoys meeting new cats and dogs in the waiting room.

Post 1702: Dougy stalks a ?

Dougy spotted something. Whatever it was, it occupied his interest for several minutes.

Post 1701: Dougy gets his kitty on…

This is Dougy’s favorite place to play wand toy games these days.

Post 1700: Andy gets a welcome surprise!

IMG_20180404_080218 Andy isn’t sure he likes what he sees coming….

IMG_20180404_075733 Dougy has his suspicions…. “Good thing I’m over here!”

IMG_20180404_075942 OMG! The Hand! Andy is worried now. What is The Hand up to?

IMG_20180404_075621 Dougy has it figured out now. He goes into deep kitty thought. “Hmmm. I think I’ll take a nap!”

IMG_20180404_080111 “Aw! The Hand wants to ‘scritch’ me….” Andy is OK with that. (Dougy will get his ‘scritches’ later, so don’t worry!)

Post 1699: sneaking around…

Andy hears a kitty treat calling his name. Up and off he goes!

Dougy sniffs around, sees Andy’s gone. A perfect time to hop onto the end table to clean up a little! Oops! Is that the soft sound of kitty feet he hears?

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Yep! Andy’s back and he wants his spot back!

Post 1698: breakfast’s done…

Eating breakfast leaves the kitty boys exhausted, as you can imagine. Of course, there is the matter of a kitty bath after, but… jeez!

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Of course, you can only sleep away so much of your life before you do other important things!

Woo hoo! Andy watches Dougy cheat at wand toy! (He catches but doesn’t release….)

Post 1697: Andy has settled in…

Andy’s doing well since his time at the veterinarian’s, and his current favorite place to lounge and sleep is on top of the stacked carriers. He’s also spent a huge amount of time hanging out with me, happy to get copious “scritches” to make up for those he missed while sick. Best of all, he knows any time he follows me to the kitchen area, I’ll put out a few Greenies treats! Andy has settled in.

Post 1696: looking and waiting for Andy…

Dougy’s picking up on me being anxious for the phone call telling me Andy’s ready to be picked up. His first clue something was afoot, of course, was when I cleaned up. It usually means I’m headed out when I put on socks and shoes!

Andy didn’t show up outside the back window, it seems…, so Dougy moved to a scratching board to catch Andy when he walked by from the guest bedroom.

No better luck! He looked and looked toward the bedroom. What’s up? Andy usually comes by…!

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Not much better for me. I picked Dougy up and located a mat. I untangled it somewhat, then this small remainder came off in my fingers. Neatly “tied” around a bundle of his soft, under arm air, this would grow and grow if not pulled apart, trimmed off, or pulled off the affected kitty boy.

Dougy does not approve!

Whew! Dougy and I are really running out of time uses till we get the call telling us Andy can come home. Pulling mats off Dougy, indeed!

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(left) Andy last Thursday… (right) Andy when I brought him home 3rd April 2018!

Andy and Dougy spent several minutes sniffing each other, as I suspected they would. Andy helped himself to water at the water fountain, Greenies, and the litter box. Then he started hopping onto various favorite vantage points.

Both he and Dougy were fascinated with the smells on the carrier, which I left at the clinic. Dougy hopped into it, and Andy started to, then decided he’d rather perch on top of it since I’d stacked it again on top of another one, making a return of one of Andy’s all time favorite spots to perch and keep track of Dougy!

Andy’s blood pressure is down around 120 systolic, having been over 190 when I took him in. He seems cured of his urinary tract infection and the diarrhea.

All in all, Dougy and I are happy to have our little guy back home again, and he is quickly making himself at home again here!

Post 1695: Dougy needs entertainment…

With his brother in the clinic, Dougy’s put heavy demand on me to entertain him. Of course, he has to take out time for other important kitty business… LOL!

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With any luck, we will bring Andy home from the veterinarian clinic later today, and he – if he’s in the mood – can help entertain Dougy, too. It’s a big job.

Post 1694: Wee Andy’s much better!

Dougy and I try to keep our daily routines, though Andy’s always on our minds.

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I visited Andy at the animal clinic yesterday after dialysis. He looked much better and his veterinarian told me he was doing much better, too! His blood pressure is down nicely, thanks to the new blood pressure medication, and is expected to improve more by Monday, when we likely get to bring him home.

I made sure I got Andy’s scent on my hands, petting him and running his “fab” tail through my hand several times. Dougy was interested and excited when I came home and let him smell my hands till his curiosity about his brother was sated!