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[turps]

Today I went to the post office and picked up my birthday present from sperrywink. Thank you so much, Kimberly. It's now sitting in a safe place with Turlough's parcel.

I've also been to Costco and came out with I went in for -- cat litter -- and also cat food and a haggis. I feel that's good going for Costco, though the selection of tasting stations was lacking, which was disappointing.

Then I spent a few hours at Kayleigh's and am finally home. Tomorrow I need to book the table for the joint birthday meal and also take Tinker to the vets and James has to go get his blood pressure taken at the doctors. Only with the nurse though so hopefully he's in and out.

Tinker. Sigh. She went downhill again and I got her an emergency appointment a few days ago. She's lighter than she's been since she started going and has nausea, which wasn't helping the eating situation. We had to see the second vet, not the main one she usually sees, but she was lovely. Tinker got fluids and Lucie the vet said she'd need them regularly now and did we want to learn how to give them. And after having a demonstration the answer is no, no I do not. I don't mind doing the B12s but giving fluids was a step beyond I was comfortable with. So from now on Tinker will be having regular visits to see the nurse to get fluids. She's old, has a lot going on with kidney and thyroid issues, but apart from the weight loss she's doing fine so I'm happy to take her as often as she needs. It was suggested she should get a scan but that would mean her being put under which comes with its own risks. Not helping that decision was the fact the scan session happens monthly at our vets and would have been today, meaning we needed to decide on the spot. What we decided, in the end, was to have a month on these fluids and anti-sickness injections and if she's doing well after, continue with that. If not, the scan is the next option.

Tinker also has tablets to boost her appetite but she hates taking tablets, so much so she was hissing and trying to bite the vet when she tried to get her to take them. So, after her appointment we went out and bought multiple kinds of cat food and treats and I've been experimenting with what she's eat with crushed up tablets. Sadly she doesn't like cheese or stuff like that but has been eating it in tuna as long as the meds are soaked in juice. Which probably means she's not getting all of the dose but anything is better than nothing.

Comments

[shadowhive]

Aww yay for more gifts!

That’s good! Litter seems to be hard to find

Aww no, poor kitty. I hope that all helps her

Oh yeah cats and tablets are just... no. Anything is better than nothing but still it’s tricky

[frausorge]

Oh no, poor Tinker! I hope getting the fluids does help her. I'm sorry it's such a rigmarole for you. It's hard when you can't explain to an animal why things like meds need to happen!

[tara]

I'm sorry Tinker isn't doing as well, but I'm glad that the vet thought that she was doing fine apart from the weight loss. You're doing a wonderful job keeping her as healthy as you do ♥

[sperrywink]

If you haven't already, feel free to open the shipping box. The presents are wrapped and the mouse is not. *g*

That is damn impressive for Costco.

Good luck to Tinker. As long as they are still happy is my philosophy.

[turps]

Oh, great news. I'm getting a bit tired of my jumping cursor. It has a mind of its own. Thank you ♥

I know, right?! For a millisecond a box of brownie bites nearly ended up in the trolley, but no. They were left behind.

Tinker is so much better now. Still wants to lie on my knee and hog the radiator. So, she's old and a bit challenged health-wise, but as she is happy, we'll keep on chugging along.

[turps]

Her visit to the vet today went well, she's put on a tiny bit of weight so onwards and upwards. No more visits until Tuesday which is great.

Old animals, man. They tax you, as I know you know.

[turps]

It's hard when you can't explain to an animal why things like meds need to happen

That's the worst part.

Thankfully getting fluids from the nurse means very fast visits. So today we were in and out within ten minutes. Hopefully that will continue.

[turps]

I had such a hard time finding litter lately, Kayleigh too. At one point I was having to call into B&M daily. This litter from Costco is for mam's cat which Kayleigh looks after, she only likes a certain kind as she's a fussy thing.

Cats and tablets are the worst. Sometimes I wish for dogs who seem to eat anything.

[badfalcon]

Poor Tinker :(

[turlough]

More birthday gifts, yay!

Poor Tinker! I hope the fluids and the anti-sickness meds will make her feel better again. It's so hard when they're growing old! *sends lots and lots of good thoughts and also hugs you a lot*

[cold_clarity]

oh, poor tinker. <333 i'm sending my well wishes.

[brandywine28]

Oh, no! Tell Tinker I'm thinking of her!

[turps]

I'm feeling quite spoiled with my gifts sitting waiting to be opened.

It is hard, poor old lady.

[turps]

All well wishes gratefully taken :)

[turps]

I have done, thank you.

[turps]

I know, I feel bad for her :(

[wenchpixie]

Awh, poor wee Tinker <3. That cat tablet thing is ghastly, and some is definitely better than none, particularly when she's lighter anyway.

[rikes]

Poor Tinker! Hope she gets better.

[turps]

♥

You know she didn't, but thanks for the good wishes anyway.

[glitteryv]

I hear you abt the lack of good tasting stations. Sometimes my local supermarket has really nifty ones and sometimes it's like "errr, no thanks!"

[turps]

Sometimes my local supermarket has really nifty ones and sometimes it's like "errr, no thanks!"

For some reason, Costco really pushes coconut water. I mean, it's not terrible but not something I'd actually buy so it's always disappointing to see that station.