Tucker and I went to the veterinary hospital yesterday. The smudge under his nostril that I thought was a scab was just that: a scab. An $84 scab.
It had not been healing properly, and I was worried that it might be a symptom of something much more dangerous. I decided to get it examined by the veterinary and, while I am pleased it turned out to be nothing of importance, it was an expensive resolution to my worry.
However, I also learned that Tucker’s weight-loss is so gradual that I need not be very concerned about it. The doctor figures it is not incompatible with a cat aging, and wants me to keep an eye on it, but is not worried by it. The roly poly’s fur is not as healthy as it was, so I will be giving him salmon oil. I had tried this previously but had put it on his food, which was not as successful as I would have liked. This time, I will use a syringe to give it to him directly. He may even like the taste of it, though I doubt that that will reconcile him to being force-fed. Otherwise, Tucker is in good condition, with a healthy heart and lungs.
He was a happy cat once he returned home, and ate a good dinner. He had an enjoyable evening, with some play-time, relaxation, a little hissing at the new cat, and then bed. He quickly forgot his trip to the hospital. But then, he doesn’t have a bill for a reminder.
If it makes you feel better, I would have done the same thing! Putting some fears to rest, while expensive, can be priceless when it's time to sleep and you don't have them to cloud your mind anymore. Glad Tucker is well!
ReplyDeleteI feel the financial pain, believe me. But in the end, it IS worth it for peace of mind, and now you know Tucker is fine, that all is well.
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Ouch! I hope he'll enjoy the salmon oil. Whenever I open a can of salmon I always pour off the "juice" for my cats. They really enjoy that.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you got Tucker checked by the vet. I know just how you feel, John, but I would have done the same thing. Peace of mind is priceless, and now you can rest easy knowing that all your concerns have been dealt with. After all, you were just being a great pet parent!
ReplyDeleteWell if the scab was a tumour and you left it your bill would have been way more expensive.
ReplyDeletemiss pops is not a fan if the fish either. I tried to share some of the bacon I cooked last night, but not interested in that either.
It is always best to get your worries checked out. You now have peace of mind knowing it is just a scab and nothing sinister.
ReplyDeleteWe all agree here, we would have done the same thing and smile at the "nothing to see here" report.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to get things checked. Glad he is ok. Thank you for the kind words you left on my blog for the loss of Noel. XO
ReplyDeleteSO glad he is alright there! I have remembered his nose and that place on it So now there is resolution. At least in the form of knowing what it is.
ReplyDeleteSO glad he is alright there! I have remembered his nose and that place on it So now there is resolution. At least in the form of knowing what it is.
ReplyDeleteSo glad it was just a scab..expensive as it was, it was worth the relief in your mind, and glad Tucker is happy back at home!
ReplyDeleteThat is good news. We have had more than a couple $200 tummy aches, $100 sprains, etc., etc. I think they laugh on the way home thinking that I should relax instead of getting in a lather over their sundry issues. Ah well it goes with having a fur family
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