So far the kitty is okay. The vet thinks it's a combo of allergic rhinitis, lower humidity now that fall is on the way, possibly an infection, and a lot of inflammation (with an ear fungal infection to boot). So she got an antiinflammatory shot, and a shot of antibiotics, and some stuff in her ears. She is righteously pissed. I asked about antihistamines to stop her sneezing, but the vet said if the problem is being exacerbated by low humidity, antihistamines will just dry her out more, which will make things worse. So for now we're going to set up the room humidifier near her bed and see if that helps. (Presuming she'll stay in her bed. Right now she's in full "fuck you I am going to go hairball in all of your shoes" mode.)
Can't you ever get your mind out of the hellmouth?
Buffy ,'Touched'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Steph L. - Sep 29, 2014 12:13:40 pm PDT #13473 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Zenkitty - Sep 29, 2014 12:17:17 pm PDT #13474 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I'm glad the kitty is all right! That was scary, kitty.
Connie Neil - Sep 29, 2014 12:18:30 pm PDT #13475 of 30002
brillig
Yay, kitty.
erikaj - Sep 29, 2014 12:44:55 pm PDT #13476 of 30002
Always Anti-fascist!
I think I've had that. Minus actual hairballs.
sj - Sep 29, 2014 12:46:25 pm PDT #13477 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
My uncle, the one who has had all the lung problems, is being moved to hospice today. Any ~ma you can spare for him and the family would be very much appreciated.
WindSparrow - Sep 29, 2014 2:22:41 pm PDT #13478 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
sj, that's so hard. Peaceful transition time ~ma for your uncle and all of your family.
beekaytee - Sep 29, 2014 3:00:11 pm PDT #13479 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
sj, ~ma delivered. Peace be on all their hearts.
steph, I'm so glad to her kitty has a treatment plan. Thank goodness.
Burrell - Sep 29, 2014 3:14:51 pm PDT #13480 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
~ma and good thoughts for your family, sj
Calli - Sep 29, 2014 3:25:05 pm PDT #13481 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Much peace to your uncle, your family, and you, sj.
beekaytee - Sep 29, 2014 3:28:58 pm PDT #13482 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
So, the horrible thing that happened in the pet care company was made more horrible by the behavior of the roommate of the effected couple.
Apparently, two couples live together and we did them the favor of giving them a big discount for walking two dogs...when that is normally a premium.
Today...just 3 days after the tragedy...the roommate calls to...incredibly long story/rant about how people suck avoided...shake me down to essentially walk his dog for free 'Because of everything that has happened.'
We zeroed out the account of the bereaved couple and paid for the final vet bill out of common decency. There was no negligence or fault on our part. It was a horrifying accident that has shattered the walker involved.
But this guy, who didn't even know this couple before moving into their share two months ago, is trying to leverage their grief.
I. can't. even.
The conversation when around in circles for about 20 minutes because my brain simply could not comprehend what he was doing...and I'm a pretty damned cynical character!