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[Grumpyoldpersonwithcats]

Continuation of previous threads.

Fingers crossed for poor handsome Matt, have a virtual hug from me too.

Thank you, you lovely people.
He is home, but has to go back tomorrow for a check up.
He will have to be on Royal Canin or Hills special food for the rest of his life. I've cooked him a fish for tonight but I think he's gone upstairs for a nap.

Bless his heart. Safe home and off to bed. Do hope it’s a good night for you and him

He will have to be on Royal Canin or Hills special food for the rest of his life.

Sympathy for the early demise of your bank balance!

Huge hug from me and a very gentle scritch for The Magnificent.

You must both be exhausted. What a horrible ordeal. But you’re home now. 🥰

Dont worry about the £ Paper - royal canin isn’t that expensive and lasts forever.

Sending every good vibe for recovery.

I've watched Matt go to the litter tray twice but not produce anything. Hoping it's just a bit of irritation from the catheter making him feel like he needs to go when he doesn't.
I'm absolutely exhausted after an emotional day and hardly any sleep last night, so early night for us.
Money was tight anyway even before the £700 bill and special diet. I've just been comparing food on Amazon, Zooplus and Pets At Home as I assume it will be slightly cheaper from one of those than from the vet. The biggest challenge will be stopping him from scoffing Socks' food!

Snuggle up you two - get a really good kip
in.

Hoping my photos of Walter will finally upload.

Hi, Walter! Looking dapper, as always.

Ah hi Walter! Looking cosy!

Paper - how is Matt today?

Miss Zara has a bit of diarrhea. No blood, no vomit and perfectly well in herself. I think it might be the new beef liver treats. I did worm her yesterday as she basically managed to eject last months wormer so I probably shouldn't count it. How long do you typically give it before calling vet?

Could be the wormer ilove. I would see what her next couple of poos are like before seeing the vet.

The "ejection" issue is one reason why I use spot on!😁

Yeah we've defaulted to spot on. I only had a pill last month as we were in the process of changing vets. It said palatable on the packet. Lol.

@coastergirl Walter is gorgeous!

WFH today as there was a bit of a security incident at my office yesterday afternoon - cats are VERY confused!

I'm at home during the day. But I keep going on calls on the laptop using the loud speaker (easier than the headset) with a M.A.N., and not immediately leaping to attention the second they wander downstairs. They've gone back upstairs now in a huff!

Just back from the vet. Matt seems a lot better today. He is eating, although not as much as usual, and has been to the litter tray although I haven't actually witnessed him weeing. Vet seemed happy with him though.
I slept like a log last night!

That's a relief about Matt. I've taken to madly cleaning the litter tray at every opportunity to check whether Boycat has used it and if so how much. Harder when he & Girlcat share a tray (by choice)

Sorry if I missed it @Supersimkin2 but did the police get anywhere with the twat in the flat? For some reason I was thinking about Prince and his ordeal earlier.

Yes they did 😎

The Feds took it really seriously and talked to a lot of people. Psycho will get the shock of its life if it so much as gets a parking ticket for the next 7 years.

Can anyone help? I need advice.

I accidentally caught Emerald's tail in a door which I shut, and about an inch and a half of her tail came right off. She squealed and ran to hide immediately. I looked at the bit that had come off and there was blood on it.

I've googled all afternoon and I can't figure out whether or not to take her to the vet's. She has hidden for four hours now - and won't even come out to get Dreamies. DH put a bowl of food near her and she did eat some, though.

I maybe more traumatised than Emerald but I'm worried. I have never known her to hide away for this length of time. It must really have hurt her.

I'd give the vet a call and be prepared to take her in.

Yes - take her to the vet now. The end of her (remaining) tail may need to be cleaned and stitched, and she may need painkillers.
If someone chopped an inch and a half off one of your fingers you'd go straight to a&e. Your cat's tail is no different.

Thank you both. I've just rung the vet and will do whatever they say.

Waiting for the vet to ring me back.

The vet just called back and suggested a dose of Metacam (which we have for our other cat) so I have given it to her (thank God for Lick e Lix).

She said that based on what I told her there was no need to take Emerald in tonight, as long as she is walking (which she is, just not coming close to us at the moment) and not actively bleeding.

I'm glad we had some Metacam in. We'd have had to travel 30 miles to get it if not. (We live very rurally).

Again, thanks for your advice. If she deteriorates I'll call the vet back.

Actually, since the medicine-with-Lick e Lix she has wandered round the room.