Rommel develops another new ailment…
Our cat, Rommel, has had a rather checkered past when it comes to his own health. He entered our house as a basically healthy twelve week old kitten nearly twelve…
The cats, dogs and horses that share our lives
Pussy pictures…
I have a couple of kitten pictures of Iris and Bilbo that show how a fourteen year old and (at the time) a 14 week old kitten can co-exist. This…
Nimbus to be “it”ified tomorrow…
Our kittens are growing up...Nimbus goes tomorrow to have his "bits" removed. It's a comparatively minor operation for the male cats, with very little risk. It's also essential if…
Iris sick…
On Thursday Iris woke up with a limp. She was favouring her right front paw, and was acting somewhat depressed. We took her to our friendly vet, Doctor Michelle, who…
More kitten photos- Nimbus
Nimbus has been with us for over a month now, and has been doing a great job doing what kittens do. It seemed like a good time about four or…
Meet our new kitten
We weren't going to adopt another cat. You know we are in trouble when my post starts off "We weren't going to adopt another...". And once again, it's Irene who…
An extra month…
I mentioned a couple of posts ago how our cat Susu had fought back from a serious illness. A few days ago, she took a turn for the worse and…
Sadie is gone…
Our dog Sadie has been suffering increasingly from debilitating pain in her right front shoulder during the past few months. We've had her on several increasingly strong arthritis medications with…
Survivor
Susu, one of our cats, has been very ill the last few weeks. It started with sneezing and runny eyes, and progressed to her curled in a corner and refusing…
Cat chases black bear up a tree
Cats are creatures that usually have egos that extend significantly beyond their usually diminutive size. But they are also generally equipped with a strong sense of self-preservation that comes from…