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10:51 AM - 03/10/2009

The topic: Skippy update

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Well, Skippy is slowly coming around.  This past weekend I pulled the towel out, so there’s no privacy.  I figure he will assimilate better if he can see what’s going on.  I pull the blanket and towels down at night because I don’t want the other cats bugging him (and, okay, I have to say it) or spraying on the crate and getting pee inside. 

Pulling out the privacy towel was a good idea.  Since then he’s sleeping better and much more restful.  Seeing that there wasn’t anything to fear I’m sure has helped his progress.

He’s letting me pet him, will even lower his head so I can get behind his ears.  He’s more alert than he was. 

I did start him on amoxicillan last Saturday because I felt that if he had any sort of infection going on, this would help him recuperate more quickly.  And fortunately, he likes the Pill Pockets, so pilling is not an issue.

For the first time this morning, I saw him drinking water.  Yesterday, he was eating the dry food.  This is all good.  The first three or four days, all I knew that he was ingesting was the wet food I fed all the cats at night.  So, it would appear his appetite is picking up.

So, here are some pictures I’ve taken, starting last Thursday, when he first came home.

Thursday:

I have the crate completely covered because he was coming out of the sedation and was trying to get out.  The darkness and quiet helps him to calm down.


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Saturday: He's still not feeling well. He's in pain and I'm sure is confused about what he's doing here.


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This morning: He's a lot more relaxed. I took the second two pictures with the gate open. Didn't phase him in the least, he wanted to sleep.


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I’m glad to see him sleeping. It’s my guess that he’s recuperating from whatever was going on before he happened into our yard, the time spent in our yard, fleeing from both Jackie and me.  The only difference was I didn’t want to kick his ass, I wanted to be his friend.  I think he knows that now. 

Jackie doesn’t seem to care about him one way or the other, now that he’s in the house. 

Skippy does show a little more interest when the gate it open, looking out behind me.  I’m sure before too long, he’ll want out.  And that’s just fine with me. But as long as he’s not showing agitation at being cooped up, I figure that will give him more time to heal to stay safe and not be stressed by the others trying to check him out.



Bless his heart.  He looks much more relaxed now.  God only knows what he’d been through before you guys trapped him.

Posted by Lisa @ Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 11:46:49 AM


He looks as if he’s going to be a big ole sweetie once he’s feeling better.  He doesn’t seem to be at all worried about you opening the door so that’s nice knowing he’s more trusting.

Posted by Norah @ Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 12:57:44 PM


What a dollbaby.

Did the vet say how old he is?

I love it that you tossed a mousie in with him.

Posted by Naf @ Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 7:17:06 PM

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