Impovements for Tempo

Things have improved for Tempo. The stage of her heat cycle that brought on her constant crying and activity has passed. It lasted only a day and a half, unless she had started it when she arrived at the Cosy Apartment. In any case, it’s done with for now.

More serious was her refusal to eat. A heat cycle will be uncomfortable but it can be endured. I had only a few days to have her eat before there was a danger of fatty-liver disease. Unfortunately, refusing to eat is not uncommon for cats coming into new environments. Everything else will appear normal; all their stress is funnelled into not eating. For two days, Tempo declined everything I offered her, which included numerous kinds of cat-food and even Temptation treats. Then I tried human food, specifically, bits of turkey from a meat-pie. These she ate. I fed her limited amounts, as she had already thrown up due to an empty stomach, but the limited amount was too much for her and she brought it up. But smaller portions stayed down. Then, I offered tinned chicken sandwich meat, as it was close in consistency to Fancy Feast pate. This too she ate. And last night, she consumed some cat-food. I will now feed her as much as she likes, in order to put some weight on her.

Tempo’s behaviour is changing, too. She had been chasing Brazil, but this morning, I saw Brazil chasing her. And when she pursued him, the running was more of a loping trot than a dash for safety. I think maybe - maybe - they were playing. On the other hand, Indigo ran her out of the library and into the sitting room with the intention of giving her a good whapping. Well, Tempo may have made one friend, at least.

Tomorrow, she goes to the veterinary hospital for her vaccinations and a general examination. I think she’ll go feeling better than she has since she’s arrived in her new foster-home.