Raleigh
goes to the doctor this afternoon. There is nothing new to worry about in his
case, but it’s been a while since he’s had a veterinary look at him;
specifically, his mouth. I reduced the amount of Prednisolone he is receiving
from a full tablet once a day to three quarters. The goal is to wean him off it
completely, but when I have attempted it in the past, it has affected him
adversely, even a small reduction. This time, however, he seems to be coping
adequately. It’s one of the things I will talk to the doctor about.
I
am actually nervous about catching the Peach to put him in his carrier. He is
very skittish, and doesn’t always come up to me for petting. There is no sense
in me trying to approach him when he doesn’t want it: he runs and there is no
catching him. I have to wait until he comes to me and then grab him. I don’t
like that, either, as it seems like I am breaking the little trust he is
developing in me. But it must be done. I hope he approaches me some time close
to his appointment…
I
will report the results of his appointment tomorrow.
Best of luck to you both! Cats seem to sense when they're about to be carted off to the v-e-t (or sense some general impending doom). I hope it won't be a "10" on the stress scale, but much lower!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice photo of Mr Raleigh.
ReplyDeleteAnd he looks so content there, too. I hope all will go well for the Peachy One.
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ReplyDeleteI'll be anxious to hear how Raleigh does at the vet today. Hopefully he'll get a good report. In the past I've had problems getting cats into the carrier when it's check up time. I've learned that if I leave the carrier out for a day or two before the vet appointment, the cats will play in it and use it as a bed. Therefore, it's no longer associated with a vet visit, and it makes catching them and getting them into the carrier a lot easier. I also put a used towel in the bottom of the carrier so that it has a familiar scent.
ReplyDeleteMy fingers are crossed for both a successful capture, and a fruitful vet visit for Raleigh! Look at him, all sacked out right in the middle of the bed...awww!
ReplyDeleteWishing Raleigh good luck with his appointment. Saku will run as well if he thinks he's going to be put in the carrier...but thankfully he's a sucker for cat treats. Good luck to you too!
ReplyDeleteHe looks so peaceful sleeping on the bed. I hope his visit goes well and not too stressful for either of you.
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well.
ReplyDeleteHe is a little peach, isn't he? Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteHoping you do not have to struggle to get him in the carrier.
ReplyDeleteHe is really lucky to have you! I hope the appointment brings positive results!!!!
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I hope all was okay including the cat capture.
ReplyDeleteReminded me of Darlinga..my first pussy~cat
ReplyDeletewhen l came back to this country in 73..now
she was terrified of the cat basket, soon as
she saw it..she was off..! :).
So l hid the basket in another room, went and
picked her up, made a fuss of her, walking towards
the cat basket, covering her eyes at the same time!
HeHe! Then..quick as lightening, l had to put her in
the basket, close the door behind her..before she could
turn round and try and get out...Jeeese! What a performance!
And yet George..up there on the left..l could put the
basket on the table, leave the door open, and in he'd
go..no fuss, no bother...amazing! :).
Hope all's well with Raleigh..Bless!x
Oh my goodness, d I ever ever know what THAT'S like what with Admiral. She and I used to blog about it. She was anguished. Not too strong a word. Having to go once a week at least in the last year of her life was as stressful for me as it was for her.
ReplyDeleteMiss Fitz is much like that and needs to be approached only when she is happy like having breakfast or dinner. We do hope he is alright and can slowly come off the steroids. Our Rumpy's asthma is doing well since he came off his steroids but it may be that it is summer. Time will tell
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