PB, some yum e yums and a LWT

[Ollivander84]

I started a new thread as we hit 1k

Dreamies eaten. The sodding vet was closed for training so I had to call somewhere in Croydon. I'll have to get the pet ambulance if anything untoward happens, but it's looking ok at the mo.

He's all right if we're together, he wants to sit with me. I am all right if we're together, always.

Do you think I am better off waking him up every now and then through the night in case he falls into a very deep sleep again and carks? The pills were for hyperthyroid so they will slow all his body activities down.

I would. Trust that to be the one time he takes it willingly.

I would, also.

Thanks, sisters of the soul.

I know, it's the first time ever he's taken them as easily as that - down in one. It's only because I am Keeper of Lost Pills - spat/projectiled/hidden/destroyed, acc personal choice - that I screwed up. Got tally wrong early this am before coffee while being hassled for treats. Lesson in there for all of us.

Settling down with a box set, bar of Sainsbury's Value chocolate (v moreish) and packet of ham.

He's had two enormous meals and treats and now he's mewing for ham.

The pills are famous for removing the appetite.

I was sick with worry.

Good for him. You feeling better now?

I found a leftover gin-in-a-tin in the fridge. In short, yes. Mr C wants me to go to bed but I'm holding out.

I really do admire Mr C - he is getting on (16 at least), lived rough for years after an abused kittenhood, has two serious chronic illnesses and has now overdosed on very strong drugs.

He is mewing for ham. Again.

Glad he is ok, they're awful for making us worry
O is snoozing on the runner I knitted for the footstool

Should he have ham? (I'm thinking about his kidney and liver function, especially if he's just had too much of a drug.) I'm sure he'll try it on and the ham might make him feel better - but do you have owt else to give him?

You're right C I will move onto chews. He's only had a bit, I've taken to chopping it up quite small and locking the packet in the microwave.

Little O is giving you the big eyes look.

Both still alive here. Me knackered, Mr C fully rested and perky after a large breakfast.

My manager has just described trying to manage us as "like herding feral bloody cats"
he's definitely never met Ginge

OK. It's a commercial. Still worth knowing about, though.

Cheeky monkey, your manager. Mine have been disrespectful and disobedient on occasion too. Dumb animals, really.

VT emailed round family hysterically and immediately :)

Ollies rules of howling

3am. Peaceful, food there, bed, warm. Must shout "owwwww weeeee" constantly

Want to come in from the pouring rain at 7pm? Sit outside silently blinking at the door telling human telepathically that you want to come in

How do you respond to the 03.00 tirade?

He gets shut in the living room

Good job too. They can overdo it and cert 18 soundtrack all night long definitely ain't sweet.

Overdo it isn't the word
Owwwwww. Eeeeee. Owwwww. Right next to my ear

Ah. But what do you actually say.

It depends. The odd howl I ignore. The ones where he hasn't shut up, I have gone full nuclear with voice that stuns half a ton of horse into silence. He runs off, is silent for 5 minutes and then starts again

As for the actual words it's very much along "Ollie! STFU NOW ENOUGH HOWLING"

It's tricky to Be Calm But Firm when you are knackered, if not half asleep, and pissed off.

Ever tried letting your feelings show? That would do the trick.Go for it, I would. Bawl back and shut him out wordlessly. Wordless works quite well IMHE.

As Cozie reminded me once (actually more than once) We are Women, We Are Strong. What do you think C?

I would try talking to him. (It often works with loud animals.) You need to say A LOT - basically, shut him down with quantity.