Alright, by now, most everyone should know that a cat that had either run away or been dropped off in my neighborhood invited himself into the lives of my roommate and I last week. Theodore, or Theo, as my roommate has named him, was underweight and had fleas, but seemed well enough. However, at this vet appointment last weekend, they discovered he had coccidia. Thankfully, all other testing came back negative and he was able to receive his vaccinations and be scheduled for his neuter. The big day is tomorrow and, while I know he'll be perfectly fine, I am just asking for some snippity-snip vibes that Theo makes it through the surgery without a hitch.
And, now, for the update part. Theo is doing wonderfully! He is being confined down in my roommate's portion of the house (as she has decided to keep him) and is loving living in the lap of luxury. It's obvious he was neglected in his prior home based on some behaviors he has, but he certainly has come out of his shell since being here -- and it's been only a week! I am helping my roommate cover all of his initial vet costs (including his neuter) and helped her purchase some necessities. Even though she has other kitties, since Theodore has to be confined for so long, she needed a lot of duplicate items. His coccidiosis is improving. He will have a repeat fecal done tomorrow, but it's apparent that he is doing better since being on the medication. He's eating very well and has definitely put on some much needed weight this week. And, finally, after two baths and some additional wiping down, his white fur is no longer as grey as his tabby markings (I'm exaggerating, but his fur was quite dingy)! And, he's a very handsome little fellow. He is as also as sweet as can be. He loves to rub all over his humans and purr, purr, purr. He is just a lover! And, he takes his meds like a champ too. But, now that he's feeling better, we're beginning to see some of his rambunctious nature come out. But, that's okay -- my roommate is in love and I think Theo adores her just as much or more! He's a terrific kitty.
Theo is really thriving here and I know I couldn't be happier. He has a long road ahead as he still needs to recover from the coccidia (and may require a second round of medication) and will also have his neuter to get over. But, he's doing well in most every way and, most of all, I think he's happy. He will have another vet visit next week, but first we need to get through tomorrow. My roommate's nervous as they've grown quite attached, but I do know he'll be okay. I love my vet and have never had a problem. So, I certainly don't anticipate any issues for tomorrow. It's been incredibly rewarding to have taken Theodore in and it's even more of a gift to see him grow into the cat he is meant to be.
Ooh, one last thing! Theo got his first taste of the fresh catnip a friend of ours cuts and bags for us. And, he loved it! It was hysterical to watch him writhe, flip, and flail all about. We put some dried nip on his new toys as well and her went bonkers for them. I often forget he's still a kitten (he's about 10-11 months old), but seeing him today just made me smile. How couldn't it have?
And, now, for the update part. Theo is doing wonderfully! He is being confined down in my roommate's portion of the house (as she has decided to keep him) and is loving living in the lap of luxury. It's obvious he was neglected in his prior home based on some behaviors he has, but he certainly has come out of his shell since being here -- and it's been only a week! I am helping my roommate cover all of his initial vet costs (including his neuter) and helped her purchase some necessities. Even though she has other kitties, since Theodore has to be confined for so long, she needed a lot of duplicate items. His coccidiosis is improving. He will have a repeat fecal done tomorrow, but it's apparent that he is doing better since being on the medication. He's eating very well and has definitely put on some much needed weight this week. And, finally, after two baths and some additional wiping down, his white fur is no longer as grey as his tabby markings (I'm exaggerating, but his fur was quite dingy)! And, he's a very handsome little fellow. He is as also as sweet as can be. He loves to rub all over his humans and purr, purr, purr. He is just a lover! And, he takes his meds like a champ too. But, now that he's feeling better, we're beginning to see some of his rambunctious nature come out. But, that's okay -- my roommate is in love and I think Theo adores her just as much or more! He's a terrific kitty.
Theo is really thriving here and I know I couldn't be happier. He has a long road ahead as he still needs to recover from the coccidia (and may require a second round of medication) and will also have his neuter to get over. But, he's doing well in most every way and, most of all, I think he's happy. He will have another vet visit next week, but first we need to get through tomorrow. My roommate's nervous as they've grown quite attached, but I do know he'll be okay. I love my vet and have never had a problem. So, I certainly don't anticipate any issues for tomorrow. It's been incredibly rewarding to have taken Theodore in and it's even more of a gift to see him grow into the cat he is meant to be.
Ooh, one last thing! Theo got his first taste of the fresh catnip a friend of ours cuts and bags for us. And, he loved it! It was hysterical to watch him writhe, flip, and flail all about. We put some dried nip on his new toys as well and her went bonkers for them. I often forget he's still a kitten (he's about 10-11 months old), but seeing him today just made me smile. How couldn't it have?