Velvet Verbosity

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Sick Sick Sick

July 16th, 2008 | Category: 100 Words

Hi Internet, it’s nice to know you’re still here when I’m not.  Sunday night I came down with a head cold, and simultaneously my cat got sick too!  She is an indoor cat who lately has decided to try to be an outdoor kitty, and she’s quick as a fox and as slippery as a shadow so she keeps getting outside.  I’m worried that she’s picked up something strange that her body has no defense for.  I was going to take her to the vet today, but NO, she got out again last night.  We’re waiting for her return.

I’ll be posting the 100 words from last week when I get off work today.  Just wanted to check in as I have a penchant for disappearing.

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6 Comments so far

  1. lceel July 16th, 2008 5:49 pm

    Nobody here but us chickens!

  2. Renee Daniels July 16th, 2008 6:31 pm

    Yuck yuck yuck. Feel better soon! Take care of yourself. We’ll be here.

  3. Velvet Verbosity July 16th, 2008 8:41 pm

    I am feeling better, thanks. Just trying to catch up on work and house stuff. Will be back tonight with a posting.

  4. Allison (aka AngelGal) July 17th, 2008 2:22 am

    Just waiting patiently. I know how it is to feel like crud off and on, and not always be able to get to the computer to do ANYTHING. So I’m not allowed to hold it against anyone!

  5. the Wandering Author July 17th, 2008 4:14 am

    I’m glad to read you’re feeling better.

    I don’t want to upset you, but noticeable respiratory illness in cats is often a fairly serious matter. If you can catch her, she probably should see a vet right away. (I’m assuming you have only one cat - if you have more, you should at least call your vet about them even if they’re not showing symptoms. Explain the situation, ask the vet to check their records to see what shots they’ve had and let you know if they ought to be seen.) And please post to let us know if she’s okay.

    (The “airlock principle” might help you keep her indoors: don’t open a door to the outside until another door is closed - with her on the other side of it. It can be a real pain with a determined cat, but they tend to give up trying as hard after a while, when they figure out they aren’t getting anywhere, and in my opinion, it beats finding your cat by the side of the road. If she really wants to explore, you could try getting a harness and leash, and taking her for walks. It is not like walking a dog, but the four cats I have now all go out - supervised - on leashes, and my last cat did as well.)

  6. the Wandering Author July 17th, 2008 4:16 am

    Sorry; I forgot to add one point, in case you decide to try a harness and leash. First, get the “Roman harness” kind. Second, experiment with fitting it on her, inside, until you figure out what she can wriggle free from. It will be tighter than you’d think…

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