Hi, friends. We are back from an amazing vacation to Ireland nested inside the trip we took to Connecticut for Dad's memorial. We've been gone 2.5 weeks, the longest we've ever been away from home at the same time. I need to go back and read since I tried to stay mostly offline and just skipped a bunch, but I hope everyone is okay.
Actually, I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could...we could name her Trixie, or Miss Kitty Fantastico, or something.
Tara ,'Empty Places'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Pix - Jun 26, 2024 11:37:58 am PDT #1289 of 3466
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Laura - Jun 26, 2024 1:22:37 pm PDT #1290 of 3466
Our wings are not tired.
Welcome back, Pix!
EpicTangent - Jun 26, 2024 3:43:32 pm PDT #1291 of 3466
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
I went to Orange County for a couple of days for my birthday (Friday afternoon - Sunday evening) and since I've been back my cat's not acting right. At first I thought she was just punishing me (hiding, pooping next to the litter box) for going away a couple of days, but now I'm concerned about her. She hasn't eaten in a couple of days I think and when she moves from one spot to another (still mostly avoiding me), she's moving slow and staggering a bit. I think I should try to get her to a vet, except she's still hard to catch and I don't want to drive her into a panic when she's obviously feeling poorly (half-grown, semi-feral when we took her in - still not a fan of people AT ALL and hasn't been to the vet since she was spayed [that whole not being able to catch her thing]). Right now I'm just leaving her alone and making sure she's got water near by if she wants it. Monday and yesterday I was still hoping she might bounce back, now I don't know what to do ... if anything.
Pix - Jun 26, 2024 3:58:40 pm PDT #1292 of 3466
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Epic, I hate to say this, but I do think you should take her to the vet. Cats not eating for more than a couple of days can lead to serious problems, including pancreatitis. If they can give her fluids tonight, that will help her recover.
P.M. Marc - Jun 26, 2024 4:15:43 pm PDT #1293 of 3466
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Yeah, unfortunately, those are all red go to the vet flags.
-t - Jun 26, 2024 4:19:06 pm PDT #1294 of 3466
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh no, Epic! That does sound concerning. I hope you can get her to the vet without too much problem.
EpicTangent - Jun 26, 2024 5:07:13 pm PDT #1295 of 3466
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
I'll get the carrier from the garage and see if I can get her into it. This is really a shitty start to my 53rd year. (See message in Beep Me)
Sheryl - Jun 26, 2024 5:11:47 pm PDT #1296 of 3466
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
The heat wave continues here.The drive home wasn't too bad, considering that the a/c is not working well and the temps were in the 90s. Probably helps that my car is parked in a garage all day, away from the sun.
Calli - Jun 26, 2024 5:17:28 pm PDT #1297 of 3466
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I hope the new treatment is helpful, Epic, and that you can get your cat to the vet with minimal issues.
Pix - Jun 26, 2024 5:22:56 pm PDT #1298 of 3466
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Dammit. I'm so sorry, Epic.