Ten Beautiful Things…Part Three
Category: Cats!
Loki Gone Loco!
Kids! Am I right? Loki’s growing up! He had his first birthday in April and he’s really testing the limits. I’m just not sure I have the energy to keep up with a toddler cat!
He had his first debut on ‘NextDoor’ as a “lost” cat. He was still in his own neighborhood but decided to glean some sympathy or some free food, I’m not sure which!
He adores the outdoors and loathes being kept indoors, especially if we’re outside.
Happy #Caturday all!
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When you know you should workout but just can’t motivate yourself!
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Happy #Caturday!!!
Here’s some #Caturday fun from Licorice and Loki. I hope you enjoy their antics as much as we do!
Happy #Caturday y’all!
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Caturday Fun
Cat Spa
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Cozy Snow Daze!
Ten great reasons to stay inside where it’s cozy and warm!
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Pet Safety at Home
After a tumultuous start, Loki’s finally settling in. He had some sort of gastroenteritis that we weren’t sure any of us would survive.
Somehow we all made it through!
Loki Pokey photo by Katherine Slovak
We’re still navigating the co-cat coalition…
News to me was that cats may at times need probiotics. For Loki’s uncontrolled bowel, our veterinarian prescribed a combination of antibiotics, prescription food, and a probiotic regimen which I was only able to administer by mixing it in liquid and using a syringe. It was several weeks of hell!
I was skeptical about all of this at first but ultimately it worked.
The veterinarian thought Loki may have eaten something toxic. All I know is that he was a very sick kitten.
Plants, the veterinarian said, are often the cause. We were referred to the ASPCA website to review a list of toxic plants: https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/17-plants-poisonous-pets
It has been awhile since we have had a kitten roaming the house. It was a little like having a baby again! Everything goes right into his mouth.
We still have no idea if Loki came to us ill, or if he got into something in our home. Regardless, he survived thankfully!
Typically, cats are very neat and easy to cat box train unless there is a serious issue.
Right now he is a bundle of energy, a coiled spring ready to snap! Teenagers!
We are counting our blessings that he is both healthy and happy!
Happy #Caturday all! And Merry Christmas!
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Loki’s Feeling Low
We suffered a major setback when shortly after joining our ranks, Loki showed signs of major dysentery. The veterinarian gave us a plethora of things to try like medication, special food, and probiotics. He’s hanging in there, but it’s been a rough few weeks. I’m hopeful all of this will work.
He’s still playful, and sweet, and has even convinced Licorice that he’s not so bad.
We’re hoping and praying it’s not serious, but it’s hard to know. The vet does not seem entirely sure what’s going on with the little guy which is frustrating.
You would never know he’s suffering by looking at him, right? Hoping for a better week this week!
Happy #Caturday All!
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Loki’s First Week
We adopted a new kitty last week named Loki. He’s about six months old, very sweet, and pretty fearless. He was nervous at first. I think he was missing his family who are moving, and sadly could not bring Loki with them.
Loki brought so many toys, and tunnels and fun things to play with that we hoped Licorice would soon accept his company.
It was pretty tense at first. There was a considerable amount of growling, and hissing, and some paws were thrown.
To make matters worse, Loki just seemed to instinctively know where all of Licorice’s favorite spots were, and he sat in all of them. The nerve!
Then we had a few hopeful close encounters.
After a few days the growling and hissing subsided and gave way to some interesting cat noises, like squeaks and chirps.
As a growing boy, Loki gets very excited about food! He growls when he eats and he likes to eat Licorice’s leftover food.
Luckily, Licorice is not a big eater. But when she catches him at her food dish, she pops Loki with her paw just in case he forgets who’s the boss around here.
Licorice has been the solo queen for several years, ever since her companion, Lily, passed away. As I recall, Lily was not thrilled when we brought Licorice home either but she adapted.
Maybe Licorice remembers this experience, it’s hard to know. Luckily, Loki has decided he’s fine with Licorice being the queen.
I can’t believe it’s been a week already! I wonder what that feels like in cat time?
I think it all comes down sharing a sunbeam, because what’s better than that?
Time will tell, but I believe they are very close to playing together, and becoming best friends.
Happy #Caturday!
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