January 7, 2005
Simba's eating more
But he's only eating the soft food, and that only in fits and starts. His general demeanor is better, though, and he seems to have more energy. He's wanted to go outside for short jaunts a few times today, which is a good sign. The vet said that's okay, as long as he comes back for his medicine. Simba rarely spends more than 20 minutes outside at a time anyway.
The infection (or whatever it is - still waiting to hear back from the vet) has done a number on his face, but the black scabbing seems to be getting better. But he still doesn't look all that great.
On the plus side, Simba's keeping himself groomed and his coat is looking a lot better. The day I took him to the vet it looked downright ashen. I don't ever really recall seeing a cat's coat turn pale, but it did and it was all the scarier for it. But anyway, a good deal of the shine has come back, if on a thinner frame.
So, I need to express some sincere thanks to everyone that's shown their concern and expressed their support, whether as online comments, in private email, or as an instant message. It's nice to know that Simba has friends out there that care for him.
Rest assured, he's getting the best care I can give him. I've kept my baseboard heater on low in my bedroom so it's always toasty, and when I'm online during the day, playing music or listening to NPR, that's where he is, dozing on my big warm lion blanket. The baseboard heater really cranks out the heat and Simba digs the coziness.
I'll keep everybody posted as necessary and as I get more information from the vet.
The infection (or whatever it is - still waiting to hear back from the vet) has done a number on his face, but the black scabbing seems to be getting better. But he still doesn't look all that great.
On the plus side, Simba's keeping himself groomed and his coat is looking a lot better. The day I took him to the vet it looked downright ashen. I don't ever really recall seeing a cat's coat turn pale, but it did and it was all the scarier for it. But anyway, a good deal of the shine has come back, if on a thinner frame.
So, I need to express some sincere thanks to everyone that's shown their concern and expressed their support, whether as online comments, in private email, or as an instant message. It's nice to know that Simba has friends out there that care for him.
Rest assured, he's getting the best care I can give him. I've kept my baseboard heater on low in my bedroom so it's always toasty, and when I'm online during the day, playing music or listening to NPR, that's where he is, dozing on my big warm lion blanket. The baseboard heater really cranks out the heat and Simba digs the coziness.
I'll keep everybody posted as necessary and as I get more information from the vet.
