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Artie vs Hairball-Round 2
Our little guy, Artie got sick again this weekend. We took him to MedVet Sat night and early indications showed a possible case of pancreatitis. He was in so much pain. His Xrays were suspect, but they thought it may be a result of his surgery 3 months ago. Uh, no.
Sun morning they called to tell us it was yet another intestinal blockage and he needed surgery. Luckily this time they didn't have to make a GI incision-they were able to manually manipulate it into the colon. He did develop some pulmonary edema, and with his heart condition thy really watched him post-op.
This morning they say he is resting comfortably and they were gonna try offering him food. He is also being very affectionate-damn whore. I am just waiting for the call that says I can come get him. He may have to stay another night. Either way, Mrs. CB is taking a day off to be with him tomorrow. We are really lucky to have a very modern, high-tech emergency care place to take our babies, but that care is costly. These boys are melting the credit cards.
So now we have to deal with these hairballs. We have added hairball control food, we give him kittymalt several times a week. Kitty grass is an option, it would help all the cats. I think we may need to start having him groomed.I know a few of you get "Lion Cuts" for your longer-haired cats? Does this help?
BTW, who got snow and how much? 4-5" here and it is freaking freeing.
Sun morning they called to tell us it was yet another intestinal blockage and he needed surgery. Luckily this time they didn't have to make a GI incision-they were able to manually manipulate it into the colon. He did develop some pulmonary edema, and with his heart condition thy really watched him post-op.
This morning they say he is resting comfortably and they were gonna try offering him food. He is also being very affectionate-damn whore. I am just waiting for the call that says I can come get him. He may have to stay another night. Either way, Mrs. CB is taking a day off to be with him tomorrow. We are really lucky to have a very modern, high-tech emergency care place to take our babies, but that care is costly. These boys are melting the credit cards.
So now we have to deal with these hairballs. We have added hairball control food, we give him kittymalt several times a week. Kitty grass is an option, it would help all the cats. I think we may need to start having him groomed.I know a few of you get "Lion Cuts" for your longer-haired cats? Does this help?
BTW, who got snow and how much? 4-5" here and it is freaking freeing.