Chez Ollie - Free head boops for everyone

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I wouldn’t be happy about that either @SpookyScarySkeletons.

Like we said, @NotMyCat, you have two cats.

So glad DS is ok, Coaster.
Love that photo of Ivy being comforted by big sis.
And adorable photo of Paws making himself at home. Very brave of you to let him sleep on your pillow after he brought...er...unwanted guests in the other day!

@Papergirl1968

So glad DS is ok, Coaster. Love that photo of Ivy being comforted by big sis. And adorable photo of Paws making himself at home. Very brave of you to let him sleep on your pillow after he brought...er...unwanted guests in the other day!

I didn't so much let him as he clambered on the bed and plonked himself there

Paws ❤️ and Hedwig ❤️

Paws would like to show off his giant paws and toe beans

What big feet you have Grandma...

#notmypet

I think I broke it (yes I did give him tummy rubs)

Awww his tummy! Bless him.

He is such a sweetie.

Paws scores with ultimate sweetness - again. Trust you both slept well.

Ah - some glorious Paws photos .

Finally managed to speak to the vet. He is leaning towards food allergies rather than infection as she did perk up with the steroids. Her bum is still leaking like crazy though and we have coined the phrase "watch out for Ivy Arse Juice!".

DH is off to pick up some anti inflammatories tomorrow (tablet giving will be fun!) and they are hoping for cytology results on Monday.

Does anyone have any recommendations for hypoallergenic food? I'm on zooplus now but there are so many options.

Most vet tablets can be crushed or the capsules opened. If you check the leaflet you might not have to pill her.

@Fluffycloudland77

Most vet tablets can be crushed or the capsules opened. If you check the leaflet you might not have to pill her.

I was thinking of crushing, adding to something like kitten milk and using one of the calpol syringes from when the kids were young.

It's so hard though because the best position is sitting her on the table and holding her tight, but because I can't stand now I'm trying to do it either sat on the floor or on my knee on the sofa.

How about those cat soups or the yoghurt things in tubes? Lik e lix or something?

Yes she does like the lik-e-lix or "cat yoghurt" as I call them!

DH is nipping down to the vets in the morning to
Pick her meds up then calling at the big pet shop up our street for cat milk and cat yoghurt!

I just hope it makes her more comfortable. She has just been laid in my arms like a baby for the last 20 mins. Cannot feel my arm but she is happy so 🤷🏼‍♀️

My neighbour’s got omnicrom. Nurse Lana going in tomorrow. She’s nearly CEV & all she’s got is a mild cold, which bodes well.

Capns been snoring in bed all day. Nice for him. Last night he stroked me to sleep, plumy tail rhythmically patting my face, grunty purr in sync to send me off. Most restful.

Presumably I don't have to remind nurse Lana to wear a mask & preferably gloves as well when she visits?

I don't know whether it's the local tracing partnership being pants, or an increase in positive PCR tests, but around triple the usual number of test & trace door knocks have been fobbed off on us in the last 3 days. There is no WAY me and one team mate can get through the 15 that arrived yesterday, spread all over a district around 370 square km, when we still have left overs from the last batch. Oh, and do our day jobs as well!

Excuse the rant, was supposed to be my weekend off but had to swap a day to a) represent at lights switch on in a town, and b) do bloody door knocks.

Cats very confused, was up at 6 & just taking a break from doing pre-door knock admin

I’d wear glasses too Lana, eyes are portals of infection. I’m back to glasses with face mask.

I look like a muppet character.

I'd go a full face shield and a proper mask and hand washing.

The virus plays Russian Roulette.

In completely different news (and I hope nobody objects to me displaying a bit of non-cat parental pride), DS1 went for audition at the Royal College of Music yesterday for a postgrad two year course and was offered a place on the spot.
I suppose one day he may consider getting a full time job
To balance this post, Basil was out last night,.
He came in this morning, jumped on the bed and happily shared with us the fact that he is rather damp

Congrats Grumpy DS1!

Well done Basil!

Parental pride is A Good Thing, even for non-cats.

Knowing how floofy your cats are Grumpy, I can see that Basil being damp would involve quite a lot of water!

That's fantastic news @Grumpyoldpersonwithcats huge well done to your DS!

The lil-e-lix worked to get Ivy's tablets down. I crushed the pill up with two spoons then mixed it into a teaspoon of the cat yoghurt. She went crazy for it!

That’s wonderful news @Grumpyoldpersonwithcats. I don’t think any of us appreciated just how musical Mrs Grumpy is.