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[turps]

We had to drop Murphy off at the vets yesterday at 8:30. He was going in for his teeth check, which meant an anaesthetic for him so he could get x-rays done and a full health check over. I wasn't expecting many issues but it turns out he has a genetic thing that meant he had to have multiple teeth removed. His pointy teeth and front ones are fine but he lost quite a few back ones, and the vet said eventually he'll probably lose them all.

He's doing fine, was high as a kite when he came home with two shaved front legs, a bald patch on his neck and puffed up like a balloon from having fluids. But he's eating and running around the crazy again so it hasn't traumatised him too much.

And I have to say, paying the £75 insurance excess and knowing we didn't have to worry about paying the rest of the bill was a good feeling.

The only issue is, his check-up is next Tuesday. While James is off, I'll be at the hospice at the same time. Normally Kayleigh would help but she'll be at work but the receptionist said someone would get the carrier from the car and if James can't manage to carry it to the car at this end, we have quite a few neighbours that would help. It does mean I'll need to rearrange my B12 appointment at the doctor's, that's at 8:30 and I need to be getting transport just after nine, which was just doable, but would have meant getting Murphy in his carrier two hours before his appointment which isn't fair.

Now watch, I bet the post will arrive later with James' appointment for next Tuesday too.

Have a photo of Murphy looking a bit sorry for himself





While at the vets I saw they have a new thing up, a sign with a candle in front of it saying if this candle is lit it means someone is taking their cat for its last journey so please keep voices low and be respectful. I think that's such a good idea, I've shed so many tears in those consulting rooms and while I wouldn't resent anyone if I heard them laughing it's a nice nod of respect.

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[shadowhive]

Awww poor Murphy *sends him hugs* I hope it all goes ok

That is a sweet idea about the candle

[turps]

I suspect Murphy's mouth must feel very weird as he's constantly itching his head against stuff.

I thought it was a lovely idea.

[spikedluv]

I'm glad Murphy's doing well after his vet visit! I hope things go smoothly with getting him to his check-up.

[turps]

I can see Murphy's check-up being a chain situation. Someone carrying him to the car, the vet nurse taking him in, James going for the appointment then doing the reverse on the way home.

It's typical though the one time there was a free slot was the time I'm not available.

[misbegotten]

Poor Murphy! It must be really weird to be missing those teeth.

Lily has issues with her back teeth too; I won't be surprised when they have to pull them.

[turps]

Murphy keeps rubbing his head against any hard surface so his mouth must feel weird. It didn't stop him chewing an empty cat treat packet he found though.

My vet said teeth issues are really common in cats and they can get on fine without them. I'm sure she's right, but it is sad for them.

[turlough]

Poor Murphy! Lancecat had the same genetic defect so he had teeth removed several times. He never seemed to be bothered by it and kept on happily crunching his dry kibble no matter how few teeth he had left.

How very typical that your appointments collide like that! I'll keep my fingers crossed James will NOT get schedule that day too!

What a lovely idea! I hope it will spread and become common at all vets.

[turps]

I remember Lancecat having to get teeth removed, it's good to hear he never had any issues without them.

Well, still no appointment for James so as of now things will work out. Hopefully, it'll stay like that.

Yeah, I thought it was a great idea. Very subtle but still gets the message across.

[jacieleigh]

Poor Murphy. It must be weird for a cat to wake up with some of their fur shaved off. I'm glad he's come through the procedure okay and hope his check-up goes well.

The candle is such a thoughtful gesture.

[turps]

Murphy seemed fascinated by his bald legs. Like you said, it must be weird for them, but overall he seems to have come through the op just fine.

I thought the candle was a great idea.

[frausorge]

Poor Murphy! I hope the lost teeth won't bother him too much. He looks quite feisty in that picture. - And I hope his checkup will go ok despite the cluster of logistical complexities.

And that is indeed a very thoughtful gesture, and a fitting way to communicate that message to others in the office without making a big to-do about it.

[turps]

Murphy seems fine now, just put out he can't have any kibble for a few days. It's his food of choice so while he has and is eating wet food, he seems put out about it.


and a fitting way to communicate that message to others in the office without making a big to-do about it.

Exactly. It's such a careful way to get the message across.

[ephemera]

I hope Murphy's on the mend soon (and hurray for insurance!)

[turps]

Murphy is doing great, you wouldn't think he'd lost so many teeth a matter of days ago.

And man, I will never have another animal without insurance. The relief of not having to worry about this was huge.