I usually run with a theme. The week just gone has been difficult. Summer has finally arrived and my MS is thriving. Much more importantly both kittens are in trouble again and we have spent much of the week with the vet. Odie has yet another respiratory infection and diarrhea. Batty is in more serious trouble. We noticed he was limping badly and had trouble getting onto things. Multiple xrays and tests later the ugly truth was revealed. He has luxating patellas. Essentially his knees dislocate. His hips are not good either and he has a weak rear hock. We were given anti inflammatories and painkillers for him (combined in the one dose in liquid form). And of course the medication disagreed with him. More negotiations with the vet. We have a week to try and get the condition under control - after which it will mean a trip to a specialist vet. Poor Batty. Poor, poor Batty. He is mostly a happy chap though and demands pats and continues to purr loudly. He also still insists on climbing into laps, onto the chairs and onto the bed, despite it being more difficult. The vet thinks his problems are congenital, and has suggested the same is true of Odie's recurrent infections.
That chair is a favoured spot for both of them - they can look out the window at the birds and keep an eye on what is happening in the room.
Most of you are well aware that I am a beauty addict. Even on difficult days/weeks I find it.
I hope you find beauty, fun and health in your week.
