Monday, December 23, 2019

...And to All, a Good Night!


Christmas is almost upon us once more. There is no snow here, except hard, crusty lumps in fenced corners, and the temperature is low but hardly unbearable. Nonetheless, all the beasts are snug inside and appear to be enjoying their cosy spots.

Tucker is eating decently, if not voraciously; the Mirtazapine’s effects seem to have caught up to him, and I am feeding him whenever he expresses a wish for it. I expect to be home for five consecutive days (one of them even paid…) starting on Christmas Day, so I will be able to provide him with sustenance at any odd hour. Maybe I can arrest his weight loss. He is even consuming some of the Aventi phosphorus-binder. Large doses of salmon-oil, meanwhile, have improved his coat. I am grateful for any positive developments.

Cammie is a little more frail than she was, and this week is not eating as much as she has, though I don’t think this will be a permanent change. She sleeps most of the time, but what is an old, blind cat to do when winter keeps windows shut and scents and sounds of the outside hidden? The princess loves her heated cat-bed, next to the radiator and her private cup of water.

Josie is eating very well – for the moment. I gave her as a change some Merrick ‘chicken divan’, and she has been emptying tins of it every second or third day. Will this last? Of course not! She’s a cat, after all. But while it does, she will get as much as she can keep down. And in between, she still likes a little variety.

Raleigh continues well, and now allows me to rub his chest, especially after a full meal. Perhaps it’s good for the digestion. He scurries away from me sometimes, yet seeks me out at others. Despite his FIV and stomatitis, he appears comfortable and content; he plays and sleeps and eats without visible complaint, so I am grateful for this, too.

Renn is my healthy one (knock on wood), eating little yet retaining his vigour and strength. I don’t know how he does it.

Neville, the new fellow, has an annoying habit of pooping in front of the litter-box. But I have changed that receptacle, providing his preferred spot with a larger box. We’ll see if this makes a difference. He is as vigorous as Renn, runs about after a successful litter-box visit and continues to talk while he eats, making himself sound as though he is under water. Nevsky is an entertaining fellow – and is beginning to learn to get out of Cammie’s way when he observes her coming.

So you see that, as we in the cosy apartment head toward our latest Christmas, we are doing well, and thankful for it. We wish everyone reading this – and everyone who isn’t – a happy Christmas, with, at the very least, contentment and security. As always, here is the year’s Christmas card. Click on the pictures to enlarge.

Merry Christmas!


16 comments:

  1. God Bless! And ALL the very best for the
    Festive season, to one and all..especially
    you John, your a diamond..love your posts,
    but not the sad ones..HeHe! True! :).
    Hope the new year will turn things around
    a bit for the better..
    AND..Neville..Keep on mumbling..! Bless!x
    🎄 🎅 🎄 🎅 🎄 🎅 🎄 🎅 🎄 🎅 🎄 🎅 🎄

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  2. Merry Christmas, John, to you and your fur family. We hope you'll all have a wonderful holiday. Sending Light and purrs to everyone!

    Kim and Derry

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  3. Merry Christmas to all at the Cosy Apartment, and a happy 2020!

    And the card is lovely.

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  4. Merry Christmas John and all of the furred family. I am so glad to read that everyone seems to be doing well right now. I had meant to mention that the mertazipine had taken a few days to kick in for Admiral as well. Thank you for the Christmas card, I shall put it ion my Christmas card page. Katie's is on her bloggie in the side bar. Have the best of days on your holiday of five days.

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  5. Merry Christmas to all of you. What a full household of much loved
    kitties. Each with their own personality to share. Enjoy some
    time together.

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    1. Commenting on your blog isn't meeting with success, so I will simply write here that I hope you and precious have a most joyous Christmas, and the best of new years.

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  6. Merry Christmas calms and quiet to all of you!

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  7. I so wish I could hug each and every one of your kitties...!
    Merry Christmas!

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  8. Thank you so much for your Christmas wishes, John. Jessica, Danni, Alex, Willow, Joey, Cassi and I wish you and all of your fur-kids a blessed and joyous Christmas and a happy and healthy 2020!

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  9. Merry Christmas 🎄 & Happy New Year 2020 ❤️
    xox

    Puddy boy & Fameowly

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  10. • ★ Merry ★* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ •
    •。★ Christmas 。* 。
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    ˚ ˛ •˛• ˚| ç”°ç”° |é–€| ˚And a Happy New Year
    * Joy to all! ♫•*¨* Peace on Earth ♪♫•*¨*

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    1. A merry Christmas to you, too, Willie, and to all those who share your life.

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  11. Merry Christmas John, and to the crew as well! I hope your time off work is peaceful and restful too.

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  12. Merry Christmas John to you and all your sweet little family. I am sure you will have them gathered around you.

    Julie and Poppy q

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