Thursday, July 17, 2014

Oreo Cookie

It's been a good week so far. I am feeling more relaxed than I have in a very long time. I have a plan or two in the works, one of which involves a getaway in August with my sister Priscilla. I also have a plan with Rachel that involves a local waterway and a couple of kayaks. And, in September a trip that includes and airplane ride or two. So exciting!

So anyway, back to Oreo... I took the skinny old boy to the vet yesterday. I was relieved to have him see the "old fashioned male veterinarian" who was tactfully truthful and didn't treat my cat like he was an ailing child instead of a pet. (see my past rant here) The hard truth is that Oreo is an old cat. He is in pretty good shape for 15 and still happy. He is
 likely suffering from gradual kidney failure but is not in any pain or distress. We could run blood tests to verify this fact, but whatever the tests show, there is little to nothing that can be done and no point in spending extra money when that will not change the prognosis. So, I thanked the kind vet and took my irritated to be at the vet cat home again. I have peace of mind and something to tell those who are concerned about my cat's lack of bulk and muscle tone. He can still enjoy his bit of milk each morning, his drink out of the fish bowl whenever he chooses, and there is no need to change his diet. He can even keep up with hunting if he so chooses. All he needs from me is love and I think I can do that.

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  1. I totally agree, Martha..
    Our Taffy was 21...skinny as a rail....lost her faculties...
    We finally had her put to sleep...
    Vets are SO darn expensive...
    Oreo looks just fine to me...
    Happy to be with you!
    Have you tried the cat milk?
    Taffy loved it...at Walmart...maybe try that!
    Missing Hannah?
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. This guy isn't ready for the big sleep yet (hate when we have to do that!), but we probably should start to prepare ourselves for him being old, even though I like to avoid the vet as much as possible. Never tried the cat milk.
      Yes, I miss that girl! Today (Friday) is her birthday.
      :0)

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    2. Really?
      Miss V is tomorrow!
      Birthday hugs all around!

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    3. Aw, Happy Birthday to Miss V too!
      Yes, hugs all around.
      :0)

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  2. I'm glad you're planning some vacation time. Everyone needs that once in a while. Looking forward to kayaking with you on Monday. :)

    Also, I'm glad you're little Oreo isn't suffering too much. He always seems happy, and he has proven that he can still catch chipmunks...poor little Chippy. ;)

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    1. I was glad to hear the vet say he wouldn't be in pain. He really does seem quite content, unless I pop him in a cat carrier.
      :0)

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  3. Oreo looks so much like a cat we had years ago named Bonander. (Bo for short)...When we started getting grandkids...too many were allergic to cats, so we had to find homes for them.
    I know you missing Hannah!

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    1. Can't imagine not having a cat or two around. It's been a long time since we were without.
      Yes, I do miss her. She'll be home soon though.
      :0)

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  4. I hope one day I get to meet Oreo, he's my favorite!

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