Hey all,
I stumbled upon this forum while searching about feeding tubes for cats and hepatic lipidosis. Our cat Penny developed hepatic lipidosis after she refused to eat new food for her bladder. Because our vet told us to continue (‘A hungry cat will eat eventually’ -> Welp… not our Penny), all went downhill... She has a feeding tube since almost two weeks now. Luckily, she’s doing well. She really started eating on her own again since last night. There’s light at the end of the tunnel. We’ve been through hell the past few weeks.
I noticed this seemed like a nice community. I like sharing stories, pictures, worries, questions,… about our sweet little Penny, and love to read other people’s experiences. Did I mention I love cat pictures too?
We adopted Penny from a shelter in October 2016, when she was 1,5 years old. It was love at first sight. She felt at home as soon as she entered our house. I had some problems getting used to her the first three months. I have Asperger’s, so new stuff and changes are difficult for me. I also never had a pet before, so everything was very new to me (in combination with our new house). She quickly found a way deep into my heart, though. I can’t imagine my life without her. She’s my ray of light in dark times. She makes our house a home.
Penny’s very attached to us, but mostly to my boyfriend. She follows him everywhere. She doesn’t really meow but chirps all the time. She loves to bring us little balls (from her blanket), her favourite toys. Since day one she loves lying on her back. She does that A LOT. As proven by the lipidosis, she’s a very picky eater, but she loves soup (the only human food that she finds interesting). Penny has her own little bed next to our bed, and after some cuddles right before we go to sleep, she jumps into hers. One thing Penny doesn’t like, are other cats. And dogs. That’s the reason why the shelter only wanted to place her somewhere where she’s the only cat. We call her ‘the floof’ sometimes, because she’s just one adorable bunch of fluff. My favourite pet name for her is ‘Pennycake’. We brush her two times a week, and she absolutely LOVES it.
I think that’s everything I have to say regarding Penny. I myself, am a 29 year old woman from Belgium. I work as a screenwriter for a children’s television production company. I have Asperger’s, so I often have trouble expressing myself correctly. If you see me writing something and don’t exactly understand what I mean, feel free to tell me I’m not quite clear. Most of the times, I really take my time to make sure that what I’m saying is as understandable as possible. But yeah, sometimes my head and thoughts can get really messy, and it shows in my writing.
Some pictures of Penny:
(I'll stop at 3)
Many greets,
Lotte
I stumbled upon this forum while searching about feeding tubes for cats and hepatic lipidosis. Our cat Penny developed hepatic lipidosis after she refused to eat new food for her bladder. Because our vet told us to continue (‘A hungry cat will eat eventually’ -> Welp… not our Penny), all went downhill... She has a feeding tube since almost two weeks now. Luckily, she’s doing well. She really started eating on her own again since last night. There’s light at the end of the tunnel. We’ve been through hell the past few weeks.
I noticed this seemed like a nice community. I like sharing stories, pictures, worries, questions,… about our sweet little Penny, and love to read other people’s experiences. Did I mention I love cat pictures too?
We adopted Penny from a shelter in October 2016, when she was 1,5 years old. It was love at first sight. She felt at home as soon as she entered our house. I had some problems getting used to her the first three months. I have Asperger’s, so new stuff and changes are difficult for me. I also never had a pet before, so everything was very new to me (in combination with our new house). She quickly found a way deep into my heart, though. I can’t imagine my life without her. She’s my ray of light in dark times. She makes our house a home.
Penny’s very attached to us, but mostly to my boyfriend. She follows him everywhere. She doesn’t really meow but chirps all the time. She loves to bring us little balls (from her blanket), her favourite toys. Since day one she loves lying on her back. She does that A LOT. As proven by the lipidosis, she’s a very picky eater, but she loves soup (the only human food that she finds interesting). Penny has her own little bed next to our bed, and after some cuddles right before we go to sleep, she jumps into hers. One thing Penny doesn’t like, are other cats. And dogs. That’s the reason why the shelter only wanted to place her somewhere where she’s the only cat. We call her ‘the floof’ sometimes, because she’s just one adorable bunch of fluff. My favourite pet name for her is ‘Pennycake’. We brush her two times a week, and she absolutely LOVES it.
I think that’s everything I have to say regarding Penny. I myself, am a 29 year old woman from Belgium. I work as a screenwriter for a children’s television production company. I have Asperger’s, so I often have trouble expressing myself correctly. If you see me writing something and don’t exactly understand what I mean, feel free to tell me I’m not quite clear. Most of the times, I really take my time to make sure that what I’m saying is as understandable as possible. But yeah, sometimes my head and thoughts can get really messy, and it shows in my writing.
Some pictures of Penny:
(I'll stop at 3)
Many greets,
Lotte
Your last sentence reminded me of this thread! 
Your above statement says everything about Penny and you. I'm glad the two of you found one another. 
She is absolutely gorgeous but then I guess I don't have to tell you that. 
Sorry it was Penny's illness that brought you here, but glad you found us, as you'll find lots of members who are willing to offer helpful suggestions and/or support to other "cat parents".
