Thursday, April 7, 2016

Restoration

In my household, things continue to improve in matters of health, but all is not back to normal. Tucker’s cold is hanging on in a small way. He is still sneezing more than I would expect him to, and sneezing in a wetter manner than usual. As well, he seems to have a lot of phlegm; when he grooms himself, he sounds like a wart-hog eating a bowl of melted ice cream.


I have cancelled his dental surgery, scheduled for next week. I had previously postponed it for seven days, but I don’t know how long this illness will hold on to the roly poly, so I have not made another appointment. He could probably have surgery as he is, and the delay in his dental cleaning has been too long as it is, but as he is already at a disadvantage with his diabetes, I want him to be as healthy as possible going under anaesthetic.

But Tucker is eating well, is cheerful and playful, so, with luck, he will be ready for his next adventure soon. Until then, he will be resting and restoring that sausage-shaped body of his. Just like this.



17 comments:

  1. you know, it really is a shame he can't relax a little isn't it?? MOL

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  2. Poor Tucker! Hope he feels better soon. I love all the photos of Tucker on the bed.

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  3. Tucker certainly seems to excel at "restoration." :-)

    Purrs from the boys that he's over his cold soon and that the dental will be done with.

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  4. I love the photos of Tucker, (especially the last one!). He looks so comfortable. It doesn't seem as though his continued cold is bothering him at all. But comparing him to a wart-hog!! Seriously? :-) He's a smart cat after all, so maybe he's just trying to avoid his dental surgery.

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  5. DOOD !!!!!!!

    yur "plan ta gettin outta a dental" WERKED !!!!

    high paws buddy ...high paws....tho we troo lee DUE hope de sneezes & cold go a way..... & stay a way !!!

    we iz out til monday…sew heerz two a Baikal oilfish kinda week oh end ♥♥♥

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  6. I hope Tucker is soon back to normal. At least he looks content even though he is suffering with a cold.

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  7. Poor Tucker. Maybe as we get older it takes a little longer to recover from colds. I hope he is better soon.

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    1. I think cats - or at least some - develop respiratory infections easily. I think this may be a mild one, left behind by the cold. It will leave, but it's a bother to the roly poly while it's here.

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    2. Yes, you are probably right. I do hope he gets better soon. But the the teeth cleaning......

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    3. Yes, Tucker doesn't know it but he's stuck between a rock and a hard place.

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  8. Here's hoping that Tucker overcomes his cold very soon. It's good he continues to eat and play as he normally would.

    Perhaps he doesn't want to have his dental work done. I totally get that. :)

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  9. Tucker. I send purrs to you, my friend
    Get well soon !
    Me don't want to think about dental work too
    paw crossed

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  10. Aww he looks all happy and comfy in his photos. We hope the germs go away soon.

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  11. Occasionally, cats have a secondary bacterial infection along with the viral. My Hillary frequently did this because of her anatomy. She would then be treated with antibiotics for her URI. Kitty colds can last quite a long time. As long as Tucker's improving..

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  12. It's good he is keeping comfy while recovering =)

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  13. How is Tucker/everyone doing now?

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    1. They're doing well. There's not much new to report but I'll write something up tomorrow. Thank you for asking.

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