Minuet will be going to the doctor tomorrow. The left side of her face is swollen, so much so that it is nearly shutting her eye.
When I came home about ten to three this afternoon, her face looked normal. I am certain of that because the change was startlingly noticeable when I came into the library to sit with her at about five o’clock. Previous to that, I had given her and the other beasts dinner, and there was nothing unusual about her appearance. She ate her meal well, but when she ate a little more later, I observed that she had made an unaccustomed mess.
I hope there is nothing that is seriously wrong with her teeth, as a nineteen year old wouldn’t be able to stand the anaesthetic necessary for surgery. It may be an abscess that requires only anti-biotic. Min does not seem to be in pain but, of course, cats can hide their discomfort very effectively. This situation worries me, and I hope all will be pronounced well by the veterinary. Unfortunately, I was not able to make an appointment with her regular doctor, and the unfamiliar vet is another concern.
I would be grateful for any kind thoughts for my very-oldster. She has become rather special to me in the few months she has been here.
Poor Min! I'll be anxious to hear what the vet finds tomorrow. Hopefully it's something that can be easily treated. Meanwhile, paws and fingers crossed. Good luck tomorrow, Min!
ReplyDeleteThat is strange how quickly the side of her face swelled, although it's a good sign that she still wanted to eat. Prayers go out that the vet visit goes well and it's nothing serious. I think I speak for all your readers when I say that Min has become rather special to us, too.
ReplyDeleteSending good thoughts for Min, and hoping the vet can find what the cause is. Hopefully it is something that can be cleared up with antibiotics.
ReplyDeleteUndine is right. I am sure she has become a special little lady to all who follow your blog.
Many purrs for your sweet little one, may all be well.
ReplyDeleteWe hope your little pensioner lady is feeling better soon. Please give her a little pat from us.
ReplyDeleteI certainly will pray for Minuet has she get her to the doctor today. I certainly hope it's something that more easily treated then tooth extraction. Good luck to you both.
ReplyDeleteShe didn't get bitten by an insect of some sort, did she? Could that even cause the facial swelling? We're sending our purrs and purrayers to her, hoping it's something easy/minor. ♥
ReplyDeleteSending purrs and positive vibes that it is nothing serious an easily fixed. Not sure what could have caused that.
ReplyDeletePurrs, Julie and the mum
Oh no! Poor Min. We are most definitely ramping up the purrs here that this is something that is not serious, and that the vet visit will go smoothly.
ReplyDeletePurrs and prayers for Min!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, prayers from all of us. Been there, done that, it's usually not good but we pray it's something easy to fix.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending positive and healing purrs to Madame, and await news on her condition after the vet visit.
ReplyDeleteAh! Bless!xxx
ReplyDeletepoor baby, purrrrrzzzzzz
ReplyDeleteSending purrayers and Power of the Paw to sweet Minuet. It's possible that a bad tooth may just fall out with a littleprobing, avoiding any need for anesthetic (it's happened to one of my older boys)
ReplyDeleteI I will be praying for your sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteOh, my.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of pawyers and POTP.
And we so hope the vet will have a good solution and answer to her issue...we hope its nothing too awful.
Oh no! Dear Minuet I hope it is a minor inconvenience and that the Vet is able to help with some medication. Purr purr purr.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry I am late. She has my love and my prayers.
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