We have had an expensive week in our house. We took the cat to the vet on Sunday as she has been off her food and we were worried. They thought her ears were infected and that it was affecting her mouth/jaw, making it painful to eat. So they wanted to do a CT and examine her under anaesthetic to make sure, which we agreed to. They sent a swab off too. The CT showed nothing seriously wrong, they gave us some antibiotic drops for her ears and a painkiller. They were fantastic with her and I’m so grateful we live close to a 24 hour vet, however we came away £1700 poorer! She’s insured, thankfully and we’ve made the claim so waiting to hear. Puss seems to be getting better though the painkiller made her sick so we’ve stopped that. She’s eating better now and seems to have forgiven us bar the ear drops. The vet have followed up by phone, they are sending the CT to a cat specialist, though they think it’s ok, and may keep her on the ABs for another week or two. They will ring again on Saturday. So we’ve been worried, she’s like a child to us, so timid, sweet and gentle. We were thankful Mr Duchess had the ready money saved, you never know what you need, though the insurance lady thought there would be no difficulty.
My Mum, who is eighty and lives up North is keeping well and enjoying her Iceland orders which I’ve been doing online for her. She’s been contacted by the cleaning agency she normally uses who have said they’d be able to start coming to clean for her again. Even though they promise to use gloves, masks etc, I’ve advised her not to have them for the moment. They bring their own materials and hoover and I don’t know how many clients they have. I’m sorry for it and Mum’s disappointed not to have them, but she can do a bit herself.
Blessed peace of a day off in the morning, will try to get all shipshape before two night shifts. I’d like to do a bit of cooking and baking too.
I’d like to add my best wishes for a negative result, Em and hope you and yours stay well.