Linda and Bear Man
Member Since 2009
Last family update: http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37691&p=397477#p397477
Yesterday marked the six month anniversary of Bear Man's passing. When he left us on Oct 8, it was a beautiful sunny and warm day, and he was able to enjoy the autumn breeze coming through the window. I know he is in a place filled with sun and fresh breezes and chirping birds. Sometimes I watch his garden video (linked in my signature) that shows him as I picture him now. Sadly, he he has been welcoming too many of his friends to the bridge in the last weeks and months. My heart goes out to all of those who have lost their beloved kitties.
In other family news, 18 year old Miss Emily has just regained her ability to jump up on the sofa. Maybe she is just so old that she forgot she couldn't do it ! Her renal values are stable, and on her last b/w, everything except her urea and creatinine were in the normal range. She does have bad teeth, and needs a dental. Although she has always done well with anesthesia in the past, I am extremely reluctant to put her under, even with the extra precautions they would use to protect her kidneys. I am dragging my feet on this one :shock:
Teddy is doing well, and is keeping busy. He successfully managed the kitchen renovation, and currently works full time as a caregiver to Miss Emily while I am at tbp. I am pretty sure he sneaks out at night to the parties, because I caught him with a bit of mustard on his whiskers and picking some hot dog out of his teeth @-)
Pinkerton successfully underwent a dental and recovered with no problems. He is gaining a bit of weight, which is probably not a good thing for a three legged kitty. He was at the vet just a couple of days ago to recheck the teeth, and he went into full hiss, growl, and snarl mode at the sight of another kitty in the waiting room. I guess his feline aggression issues aren't easing up at all.
That's all of the news from lurker central. Hope everyone has a great weekend. the weather is supposed to warm up here (finally!) and they are saying that the last time it was this warm was ... Oct 8 :sad:
Yesterday marked the six month anniversary of Bear Man's passing. When he left us on Oct 8, it was a beautiful sunny and warm day, and he was able to enjoy the autumn breeze coming through the window. I know he is in a place filled with sun and fresh breezes and chirping birds. Sometimes I watch his garden video (linked in my signature) that shows him as I picture him now. Sadly, he he has been welcoming too many of his friends to the bridge in the last weeks and months. My heart goes out to all of those who have lost their beloved kitties.
In other family news, 18 year old Miss Emily has just regained her ability to jump up on the sofa. Maybe she is just so old that she forgot she couldn't do it ! Her renal values are stable, and on her last b/w, everything except her urea and creatinine were in the normal range. She does have bad teeth, and needs a dental. Although she has always done well with anesthesia in the past, I am extremely reluctant to put her under, even with the extra precautions they would use to protect her kidneys. I am dragging my feet on this one :shock:
Teddy is doing well, and is keeping busy. He successfully managed the kitchen renovation, and currently works full time as a caregiver to Miss Emily while I am at tbp. I am pretty sure he sneaks out at night to the parties, because I caught him with a bit of mustard on his whiskers and picking some hot dog out of his teeth @-)
Pinkerton successfully underwent a dental and recovered with no problems. He is gaining a bit of weight, which is probably not a good thing for a three legged kitty. He was at the vet just a couple of days ago to recheck the teeth, and he went into full hiss, growl, and snarl mode at the sight of another kitty in the waiting room. I guess his feline aggression issues aren't easing up at all.
That's all of the news from lurker central. Hope everyone has a great weekend. the weather is supposed to warm up here (finally!) and they are saying that the last time it was this warm was ... Oct 8 :sad:
I can so understand why you are reluctant to do the dental on Miss Em. I would too. I have a 17 year old that we did one on last summer - worried all day about her. She did OK, but wow on the seniors.... always a worry. Good to hear that Pinkerton is being Pinkerton. 
