Don't Stray

April 4 is a day dedicated to increasing awareness of stray animals (pets who have been abandoned or lost, as opposed to domestic species born in the wild who are referred to as “feral” or "community" animals), and their neglect, abuse, malnourishment and suffering.

Get your pawed family member microchipped, and keep the online information up to date.

For Caturday, I artified Henry with Prisma, filter Surf.

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

Henry Update:

He's eating, both canned cat food and churus.

We've successfully pilled (appetite enhancer), squirted (Gabapentin, to mellow him), and eye dropped (conjunctivitis eradicator).

The cone is removed, yet 'My Little Antenna Dish' will remain as a nickname.

Henry looks like he's hungover after a night on the town.

He eating, and he allows handling too.

❤️ Henry! ❤️

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#GoodAllDay

April 3rd is GoodAllDay, a global movement to honor Jane Goodall’s legacy. 

Jane spent her life proving that every individual makes a difference, and that small acts—especially when multiplied—can change the world.

Learn more at The Jane Goodall Institute here.

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It's Formerly Feral Friday.

We chose to no longer wait to see our regular vet at the scheduled Friday morning, and on Thursday evening went to Advanced Animal Emergency.

I'd been able to scoop up Henry and stuff him into his carrier in a minute (!)

Other than being skittish, Henry allowed being weighed, his heart listened to, and his gums were pink.

Then he was whisked away for a blood draw.

The veterinarian reported:

1. Suspected upper respiratory infection, per blood work

2. Conjunctivitis in right eye

3. Some dental disease

He received a Covenia antibiotic shot, good for 14 days.

Tobramycin opthalmic solution drops in right eye every 8 hours for a week.

Gabapentin anti-anxiety liquid by mouth every 8-12 hours for 10 days.

1/2 of a Cyproheptaine appetite stimulant pill by mouth every 12 hours for 3 days.   

He's wearing a cone, which makes it easier to administer medications for me, but he's not a fan.

Will settle my nerves before I move from blogger mode into my nursing role.

Was also given instructions on syringe-feeding Henry, should we get to that point.

His weight remains just under 10 lbs/4.5 kg.

My first emergency vet visit, and while it took a few hours, the staff was wonderful to Henry and me.

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Pleased

 So many items to be thankful for!

-Our 2025 income taxes are done, with refunds incoming.

-The Cat Car's tail lights/rear lights are in working order now.

-Have completed 103 books and audiobooks so far this year, yet zero household chores done; I'm retired, taking my time with getting busy! 😹

-Attended a yoga class recently, and really enjoyed myself despite not being able to complete all of the moves.

-Managed to wear my inflatable T-Rex costume for the first time in years: what a hoot! My sign read: "Freedom, Honesty, Decency" at the March 28 No Kings Rally.  Received a lot of laughter and car horn beeps from passersby, which was my aim.

Photo from 2021.

-So very, very thankful for all of you and your loving comments for Henry, and encouragement for us has meant a great deal.

His litter box habits remain good; food intake levels remain lower than we'd like.

He sleeps with me at night, and will admit to getting less sleep than normal, as I snuggle with him as much as possible.

Both eyes are weepy, but only the right one seems to want to close.

Will report on what the veterinarian says, after Friday morning's appointment.

Thank you!

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