hi
just wanted to introduce myself and my kitties.
i am a 47yr old disabled woman living in MooHampshire with my 5 year old black and white kitty Kali and my newly adopted blind, deaf, elderly boy BJ.
BJ came to me from the shelter- he was nearly dead when i got him, very thin and dehydrated. i took him to my vet and found out that he has diabetes (it is what caused him to go blind- the vet said he probably had diabetes for many years which went untreated)
BJ needed subQ fluids which i administered at home, and then the job was to clear up his infected teeth and get his diabetes under control and fatten him up
he has gained several pounds, is needing less insulin and his teeth do not bother him as much as before, although he will still need some work on them.
Being blind as many of you may know, is not a real tragedy for a cat, in fact many cats are blind and people-including their owners- may not even notice.
Being blind and deaf is a bit of a challenge but BJ handles it just fine.
the only sad thing about him is that due to his age, he can not jump or run and he walks very slowly. it is almost painful to watch a creature who can be so graceful, move so so slowly!
he makes up for it though, by assuming the most adorable poses while he is sleeping!
and because smelling things is one of his biggest joys, i take him outside so he can sniff all the different scents outdoors, he just loves that!
Yes, my poor 5 yr old girl feels a bit left out sometimes, but i have been spending more and more time with her so she does not get too jealous.
she sees that BJ gets needles and blood tests several times a day and i think she is glad it is him and not her!!!
i have had other cats, but this is enough for now- if i get started on my Sara, i will never shut up!!
so glad to be here, looking forward to meeting you all!
just wanted to introduce myself and my kitties.
i am a 47yr old disabled woman living in MooHampshire with my 5 year old black and white kitty Kali and my newly adopted blind, deaf, elderly boy BJ.
BJ came to me from the shelter- he was nearly dead when i got him, very thin and dehydrated. i took him to my vet and found out that he has diabetes (it is what caused him to go blind- the vet said he probably had diabetes for many years which went untreated)
BJ needed subQ fluids which i administered at home, and then the job was to clear up his infected teeth and get his diabetes under control and fatten him up
he has gained several pounds, is needing less insulin and his teeth do not bother him as much as before, although he will still need some work on them.
Being blind as many of you may know, is not a real tragedy for a cat, in fact many cats are blind and people-including their owners- may not even notice.
Being blind and deaf is a bit of a challenge but BJ handles it just fine.
the only sad thing about him is that due to his age, he can not jump or run and he walks very slowly. it is almost painful to watch a creature who can be so graceful, move so so slowly!
he makes up for it though, by assuming the most adorable poses while he is sleeping!
and because smelling things is one of his biggest joys, i take him outside so he can sniff all the different scents outdoors, he just loves that!
Yes, my poor 5 yr old girl feels a bit left out sometimes, but i have been spending more and more time with her so she does not get too jealous.
she sees that BJ gets needles and blood tests several times a day and i think she is glad it is him and not her!!!
i have had other cats, but this is enough for now- if i get started on my Sara, i will never shut up!!
so glad to be here, looking forward to meeting you all!