Friday, April 17, 2026

Let's Go Batty!

April 17 is International Bat Appreciation Day!

Bats are vital to our world’s ecosystems and economy, but nearly 200 species are threatened with extinction.



A few amusing cartoons found on social media for you:


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Thank you for the good wishes for my mother, and of course for Henry too!


Henry Update:

The vet's office decided he needed anti-nausea meds: Cerenia.

Turns out, the doxycycline antibiotic can be rough on a kitty's stomach.

A 1/4 of a tab every 24 hours, and I gave him some the minute I was back from the vet's.

Also made a nice slurry of churu goop and canned food, and syringe-fed Henry at dinner time.

😼😼😼

18 comments:

  1. Hope the medicine is the cure to this problem with eating since he has to take the antibiotic. I can't believe yesterday morning I stepped out on the patio with precious, looked up into the sky at 6:15 and saw bats! I was so happy to see them back.

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  2. Such a fun post! πŸ¦‡ Bats really do so much for nature, and it’s great to see them celebrated. I’m glad Henry is getting the right meds and some extra care--hope he feels better soon!

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  3. I hope the Cerenia helps with his appetite. Love the funnies!

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  4. We have bats in and around our garden and love the fact that they eat mosquitoes!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  5. I hope this combination of medicine helps Henry. (I do like the bats....)

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  6. More healing energy hugs and purrerys for Henry ~ Hugs ^_^

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  7. oh Ahn-ree baby, yoo poor fing. we izza gonna purr xtra hardz fur yoo to git better.

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  8. About Henry, sometimes that med works and sometimes it doesn't. If it doesn't help ask for an Rx for Zofran and start him on 1/2 of a 4mg tab 1-2 times a day, whatever the Vet recommends. Purrs and prayers from all of us.

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  9. I am so glad to read that advice to you and Henry from Terry! xox

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  10. I'm rooting for Henry. Emily and Willow send their best feline vibes. I love the cartoons-especially the cat one. Way to go, dimitri!

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  11. we like ta a purr ree she 8 batz frum far a way…like…WAY FAR A WAY ….they bee givin uz de heebeez πŸ™€πŸ™€‼️ mor blezzinz frum R pal st francis two ewe dood πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ¦‹

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  12. Bats are super cool. :) And I'm still pulling for Henry's full recovery. You're an amazing caregiver, my dear.

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  13. Hope the meds have the desired effect and that Henry forgives and forgets.
    Lizzie

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  14. The vet should have recommended a probiotic to go with the antibiotic. I hope the anti nausea helps. I like that last cartoon. :)

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  15. I do pray the Cerenia is helping.

    Bats are so amazing, I love watching them at the bat house at the zoo.

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