No breakfast for Eleanor, instead she got scooped up and stuffed in a bag, put in a car, and left with the vet. Her teeth are cleaned, no extractions, just recovering now. We go to pick her up in an hour.
Zeppo mostly up on the tree. Seemed to be searching for Eleanor at times. Now hanging out by the north window. We have assured him that Eleanor was fine, and would be coming home, and we take care of our cats. He still looks worried. He's eaten a LOT. Hoping he isn't up singing ALL night.
Another random requested vacation day, on top of two call-offs in the past few weeks. I shrug and accept the time. Perhaps I need it, anyway I'll make use of it. Eye exam tomorrow, planning on just distance glasses, since the progressives don't really meet my needs. My close vision is fine. The middle distance is off, but I generally take the glasses off and get closer. Maybe I'll get some magnifying glasses if I'm feeling the need.
Update to follow.
She wobbled around, and then leapt (fairly gracefully considering) up to the top of the washer. We petted her and she purred, then half fell half jumped down - we couldn't stop her. Let me hold her in my arms for several minutes, not something typical of her. Lapped up some chicken broth, not recommended by the vet but she clearly needed something, and she's keeping it down. I mean, I would do the same for any human post-op patient of mine. Zeppo staying close and being gentle.
I think she had to do her rounds and reassure herself she was home and it was all still here.
Her one previously broken tooth was stable, so they cleaned it, and want to check on it next month. As long as it's fine, nothing more to do. Her labs were off, indicating early kidney disease, but might be artifact. On that follow up appointment they will get a urine sample and plan from there. Which all feels a bit emotional, since, well.
I know I should make a dentist appointment for myself, but I just can't. Also the wrist follow up, with x-ray, on Monday. I prefer to deal with doctors from the other side of the table.
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"Which all feels a bit emotional, since, well.
Yep. [0] (Supposed to symbolize a hug.)
Yes, you definitely need hugs. Poor kitty. I know her routine, we've seen it with ours over the years. But a good night's sleep and she'll probably be back to normal.
Crow,
Hugs back. Life just never lets up.
Cat,
She's coming round, looking a bit less dopey this evening. I'm hoping her mouth feels better so she'll eat better. We are not sure exactly how old she is, could be 9 or or 12, and even that is just a guess.
Hope she's better today. A worrying time for all four of you.
RR,
She's still a bit sleepy, but otherwise seems fine. She stayed on the red chair all night. It's a healing sort of place. It's where I stayed pos-op, too.
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