For cost or noise reasons, most of the windows in the library don't open. However, next week those front windows will be replaced. The new opening windows should provide better ventilation, and, of course, more entertainment for the boys.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Photo Friday: A Pair of Solo Hunters
The boys surveyed their prey from the front windows in the upstairs library recently.
For cost or noise reasons, most of the windows in the library don't open. However, next week those front windows will be replaced. The new opening windows should provide better ventilation, and, of course, more entertainment for the boys.
For cost or noise reasons, most of the windows in the library don't open. However, next week those front windows will be replaced. The new opening windows should provide better ventilation, and, of course, more entertainment for the boys.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Whitey's Bladder Redux
Since early this week, Whitey has acting like has he has trouble using the litter box again. This has included useless trips, and even urinating in the sink in his bathroom. This indicates litter box anxiety, but in our ever fastidious feline did at pick the easiest place in the house to clean up after.
So it was off to the new vet, and after they couldn't get a sample they sent home the required tools (a small litter box and fake kitty litter) for us to collect one.
Now the results are back, and at least he doesn't have any new infection. He may have irritation which the new food will help control, and which we could give him anti-depressions to act as anti-Litter box anxiety meds. However, we want to hold off on the latter as long as possible.
Update a week later; he seems to be settling down without drugs.
So it was off to the new vet, and after they couldn't get a sample they sent home the required tools (a small litter box and fake kitty litter) for us to collect one.
Now the results are back, and at least he doesn't have any new infection. He may have irritation which the new food will help control, and which we could give him anti-depressions to act as anti-Litter box anxiety meds. However, we want to hold off on the latter as long as possible.
Update a week later; he seems to be settling down without drugs.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Photo Friday: Pet On a Pedestal
For almost a year, I used a flying monitor stand for my 12" Mac PowerBook to sit on. The PowerBook has been replaced by my work portable (which has its own desk and full sized monitor), but the stand is an occasional perch for Whitey.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Slimming down
The boys have both lost a little weight. Billy came in at 13 lbs 6.5 oz, Whitey at 13 lbs 7 oz. We've upped their food just a hair.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
The Mighty Mail Hunter
Background: I like toss to kitty treats to the mighty hunters for them to chase and eat.
An online conversation ...
K:
A kitty treat tosser was silly.
Someone landed one in one of the bins of the mail sorter on the hall table.
Needless to say, Billy was intrigued...
A:
how
loud
was
the
CRASH?
K:
Not too.
He was gently tossing one item at a time on the floor when I found him.
floppies, mail, CD...
Wholesale destruction might have allowed the prey to escape, so he was being relatively gentle.
Relatively.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Boring is good
No weight change for the boys this week. They both come in at 13 lbs, 7 oz.
We're gradually switching them over to c/d food for urinary tract health. The vet warned me that it has fairly high fat content, so we may need to cut back on portion sizes as we make the switch. All the more reason to be diligent with the weigh-ins.
We're gradually switching them over to c/d food for urinary tract health. The vet warned me that it has fairly high fat content, so we may need to cut back on portion sizes as we make the switch. All the more reason to be diligent with the weigh-ins.
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