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[cabenson]

Finally getting a chance to relax over this long weekend. For those that haven't heard via Mrs CB's journal, our boy Artie became ill yesterday and had emergency surgery very early this morning. A dried up hairball was blocking his intestine. They were really concerned about surgery because he has a history of congestive heart failure.

Thankfully, he came through it just fine and is resting quietly at the kitty hospital at a cost of about $8 million/day. We should be bringing him home tomorrow morning. I spent today reorganizing the bedroom so he can convalesce under my watch. The little kitty futon is made up and we'll set up food and litter tomorrow. He and I will be spending a good portion of the next week together as his incision heals and I relax from all the drama!

It is a gorgeous day! Gonna just sit back for a while and read. Maybe have a drink because my gut is suddenly much better than it has been for 2 weeks. I guess realizing that you have been consuming month-old expired pudding can be beneficial to your GI house.

Mrs CB is out watering her plants and has just announced, "The po-po is circling the block". Could be a fun afternoon :)

Comments

[stargazer1960.livejournal.com]

Artie is one tough little guy.

[ralst.livejournal.com]

I hope the little buy feels better soon and that you're not reduced to begging on the street for stale cheese to pay for his trip to the vets.

[ariestess]

Good to know that he's going to be okay...

vet bills

[raginhoops.livejournal.com]

One thing we know about is how expensive being a parent is. It is very lucky that your Artie's problem was caught in time and he sailed through. Good luck with the rehab.

[theholyinnocent.livejournal.com]

Artie is lucky to have very devoted mamas. I love that he has his own kitty futon! I'm sure he'll love recovering with Nurse CB. Hugs to all the poor, freaked-out boys, & you guys too.

The other week when we took Diego & Leon to the vet, the de-worming meds + basic exam + shots = over $500. GAH.

[cabenson.livejournal.com]

Damn! That has to be the NYC inflation cause that is about what it costs us for all 5.

We bought a kitty couch that flips out into a futon type thing for the boys at Xmas a few years ago. Our little human visitors always wanted to sit/sleep on it lol.

[shaych-03.livejournal.com]

so sorry to hear about your boy... i hope he comes through a-ok :) glad you're doing better as well.

[sandytherese.livejournal.com]

I'm really glad that Artie is doing better... poor wee thing! But I second whoever it was that said that it was as well that you were there! So lots of hugs etc and less hairballs. My sister had a hairball once, and it was very disturbing. For a few reasons really.

[commasplice103.livejournal.com]

i really hope you both have a relaxing and gentle convalescence -

aside- every time I hear po-po I have to do a double check... in my wife's fam, it means the junk in your trunk, and this was so funny to me when I first heard it that the word no longer dings *police* in my mind (at least initially)... lol

[darandkerry.livejournal.com]

Glad Artie made it through okay and will be home with his mommies soon. I'm sure it won't be long until he's taunting the other boys - flashing his scar and bragging about his new crib. :)

[sravenk.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad to hear Artie is pulling through. I'm sorry about your credit cards, though!