Monday, April 15, 2019

Another Step Forward for the Peach

While Parker was feeling rather good this weekend, Raleigh was not. Fortunately, it was not what I would call a serious problem, though it is undoubtedly annoying.

Peachy’s left eye has for long given him trouble. It continues to run but at a diminished rate and frequency. This weekend, his right eye was red and sore. It was troubling him to the point of him rubbing it often. I have a small vial of drops that I have used for his left eye, and am now applying it to his right. I hope to see some improvement in it over the next few days.

Raleigh is an interesting fellow, and seems never completely cowed by his bodily misfortunes. To illustrate this, I can point to this weekend’s further progress in his socialisation.

I usually play with all the cats at once (though, to be honest, most of them are lazy dogs and don’t exert themselves much). Tucker enjoys a game where by he tries to grab a stick that I thrust toward him underneath the nylon tunnel. (I have to be careful I don’t poke the roly poly in doing so.) He can be quite energetic in this activity. Raleigh has been watching this. Not only will he now try to seize a stick when it shows itself around the corner of the couch, but, finding himself on the side of the nylon tunnel opposite to the stick, Raleigh emulated Tucker and tried to hold the stick as it came and went on his side.

With his intense timidity, Peachy doesn’t always put himself in a position from which such a game can be played. But he now knows it can be fun; he now knows that he can play it. I don’t think this will be the last time he will be going after that stick.

As a bonus, I caught the two boys in such proximity that they had not before allowed themselves to experience. Despite Raleigh’s eye, his time during the play-session, as well as Parker’s appetite and outdoor adventures, all made this a memorable weekend.

14 comments:

  1. It's nice to see Raleigh continuing to improve and now to play! We hope the drops help the other eye; poor fellow, he's been through enough.

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    1. I’m afraid that Raleigh, with his FIV, will have a life-time of inconveniences like this. His humans’ responsibilities will include giving him enough comfort and affection to counter his difficulties.

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  2. Definitely more good news. I hope the drops take care of the right eye. Poor boy!

    Eileen

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  3. Sorry Raleigh is not feeling well. But I'm glad you had a good weekend.

    Debby
    https://rescuesandmore.blogspot.com/

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  4. "The play's the thing/Wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king."
    Oh wait...not play like acting, play like toys and such!
    DOH!
    hehehehe

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    1. Half the time I think they're acting, so it may be appropriate, after all.

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  5. dood....purrhapz ya getted a lash in yur eye....thatz like de werst; ask yur dad how much of a pain in de @$$ it can bee...how everz we hope yur eyez much improoved bye now ~~~~~

    wavez two ewe catfather !! ;) ♥♥

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  6. Google finally let me comment. I had tried to comment on Parker's update but could do so. Technology! All the cats are so fortunate to have you as their human companion.

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  7. It sounds like Tucker and Raleigh may be starting to like each other. Raleigh seems to be imitating Tucker's method of play, similar to the way a younger brother will imitate and learn from his older sibling. But I was sorry to hear Raleigh's eye is giving him problems. Hopefully by now it has improved.

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  8. I hope Raleigh's eye continues to improve. He's starting to get comfortable in your home, isn't he? You are so patient and loving with this guy (in fact all your cats) and hopefully somewhere down the road Tucker or one of the others will be his buddy. Good job Tucker for letting Raleigh lay close to you!

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  9. Those two boys are in my heart and thoughts. Smoochies to them both.

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  10. Awww bless Peachy, do you think he will come out of his shell more - or just stay timid?

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    1. I think he will come out more and more, but very slowly, and only inches current environment. If he went to live somewhere else, it would have to start all over again.

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  11. I hope Raleigh's eye is improving, and also his wanting to play.
    I have been on holiday so it will take me some time to catch up!

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