OT: First Vacation

[Doodles & Karen]

Just letting you all know DH & I are taking a 5 day vacation to NJ starting tomorrow. It's the first time since Doodles dx in 2015. I do lurk daily and try to help when needed in L&L but letting you all know I won't be around for the next week or so. Can't believe it's just shy of 6 months since my baby Doodles went to the bridge so he could rest and play with his L&L friends. It's still a struggle without him but we manage. FD, HCM, & CHF has made me nuts with constant worry and cat-home-syndrome so this trip is not going to be easy. Luckily I do have a friend coming to stay with Leo & Moo.

Leo is 6.5 months old weighing in at 9.9lbs! The little man has severe juvenile gingivitis/ consistent with stomatitis. He had a deep cleaning at the dental specialist last week, a few teeth shaved down and recheck next month. His jaw bone line is way below where it should be and looks like he'll need most of his teeth extracted in 3-6 months depending on the next check up. I've been brushing his teeth twice a day and he's pretty good about it. There's a chance his immune system will fight off Stomatitis but keeping a close eye for now.

Moo still hisses at him on a regular but he loves her. No fighting luckily, Leo chases her and they do sit together on good days. He is a super sweet kitten.

Be good to your beans kitties...eat your fuds and surf. Always vines and prayers for everyone.

 

[Judy and Boomer]

Hope you have a good vacation Karen!
Are you staying with your in-laws?

 

[Doodles & Karen]

Are you staying with your in-laws

A few nights at a hotel, then with the in-laws. I'll need a vacation from this vacation LOL.

 

[LizzieInTexas]

Enjoy your vacation. Thanks for the update on Moo and Leo. I hope the teeth issue with Leo will resolve.

 

[Beenie (GA)]

A few nights at a hotel, then with the in-laws. I'll need a vacation from this vacation LOL.

Ah yes the much needed vacation after a vacation.
Enjoy yourself!!

 

[Carol & Murphy (GA)]

Have a wonderful, well deserved vacation and get out and enjoy the world again, Karen.
Leo is adorable (love the name) - I really hope his mouth issues get worked out. I am hearing about so many kitties with bad stomatitis lately -

 

[Kris & Teasel]

Lovely kitties! I'm sorry your little man has that nasty mouth issue at such a young age. Let's hope he outgrows it. Have a good vacation!

 

[Amy&TrixieCat]

Coming back to the home state, are ya?? If you need to escape the in-laws and want to drink cheap wine, feel free to give me a buzz!!

I can totally relate to the anxiety...I'm still loaded with it, too, and the idea of leaving the three remaining kitties for even a long day is a struggle.

Safe travels, and try to enjoy yourself. It's great that someone is staying with the babies while you're gone!

 

[Beth 73]

 

[DebG]

A few nights at a hotel, then with the in-laws. I'll need a vacation from this vacation LOL.

All I can do is smile and laugh!!!!

Karen you two enjoy every minute of your vacation! Remember how long it took ya to get to go

Leo is so darn adorable and poor Moo will some day warm up to roommate so sorry to hear about his health issues already but he has the BEST bean ever to take care of him

 

[CassAndGordy(GA)]

Enjoy your vacation!!!!

Poor little Leo and his teeth. Hopefully his mouth decides to work a little better soon so he can keep his teeth.

 

[Olive & Paula]

Enjoy a much deserved vacation. Leo is getting sooooo big. Nice to hear they are warming up to each other now. Ok understand the anxiety of leaving the house. I still panic when I hit the 2 hr time of when I left the house.

Relax and enjoy yourselves.

 

[Shoeskitty-GA]

Hope that you have a wonderful vacation! You and DH definitely deserve it!!! Moo and Leo will be okay!

 

[Red & Rover (GA)]

Have a great time.

 

[carfurby (GA)]

I hope you have a great vacation. I hope Leo's teeth issues resolve themselves.

 

[Karen & Lily]

Karen enjoy and try to relax on vacation. And remember from one Jersey girl to another-what happens in Jersey stays in Jersey! Leo and Moo are two cutie pies! I hope Leo gets better soon! Have fun!

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Wonderful news that you are taking a vaca. I like Amy's offer and I will extend the same offer also! 5 days isn't long but if you need refuge .....

 

[suki & crystal (GA)]

Enjoy your much needed vacation Karen. Prayers for Leo that his mouth problems get better soon.

 

[Doodles & Karen]

Thanks everyone. Only those here in L&L understand the anxiety of leaving your cats Also appreciate the prayers for little Leo. Luckily he seems to deal with it pretty good and we'll be taking care of it. Also learned and bought good pet insurance

 

[jayla-n-Drevon]

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Leo and Moo will be OK. You go and enjoy your vacation and try not to worry (too much!). Love the pictures.

Hugs and scritches,

 

[Mandarin'sMom]

Also learned and bought good pet insurance

Pet insurance was one of the investments I ever made! They paid for the vast majority of all of Lenny's expensive procedures, including the MRI and his disc surgery.

I am just so impressed that you are able to brush Leo's teeth. I don't think any of my cats would let me do that.

Have a great vacation and try to not worry about the kits.

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

 

[Gussie's mom (GA)]

My civvie Jett was diagnosed with stomatitis at 3 months. They also said plan to remove all his teeth..he's now 8 + and still has a full set of teeth...
Hope you enjoy every minute of your vacation...

 

[Meridith and Zeke]

Thanks everyone. Only those here in L&L understand the anxiety of leaving your cats

I haven't even gotten to the point to think it is even possible lol.

Have a great time on Vacation!

 

[tiffmaxee]

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Also learned and bought good pet insurance

Yeah, I learned that lesson, too, after paying for a new building at UCDavis!

I'm so glad you and DH are getting away! I understand the anxiety. I felt it after Harvey crossed, and there were no kitties at home to worry about.

Sending vines for that cutie's mouth. I think Moo likes him, but has a reputation to uphold, so can't show it.

 

[Squalliesmom]

Karen, I hope you have a wonderful, much-deserved vacation! Try not to worry about the kitties, they will be fine with the sitter.

Wow, Leo is huge for just over six months! He's going to be a big boy. I hope his dental issues resolve themselves. Moo might come around eventually, I think she just wants to make sure Leo knows his place in the household hierarchy, lol.

Relax and have fun!

 

[Peg and Toby]

Hope you and DH have a wonderful time on vacation. So sorry to hear Leo has trouble with his teeth. Must say you have a couple of good looking kitties. Willy seems to be doing fine with his Mega colon so far managing it with miralax.