Fred the aimless wanderer had a trip to vet with the ancient Samantha on thursday. He went to be microchipped. Sam has cystitis (we hope). Because I wanted Sam diagnosed, I insisted upon seeing the best vet at the practise: Martin Bate, who only works part-time now (hope he's not retiring
) He thought that the likelihood is that Sam has cystitis, but she's going back on wednesday to check she's improved just incase it's something more serious like kidney failure, hyperthyroidism, or cancer
She had an injection of antibiotics, steroids (I think he said they were non anti inflammatory in case she has kidney failure) and MORPHINE
She was happy after that. She doesn't like me putting antibiotics down her throat but the little butter stole all the cheese I was using to hide the pills in! Going out for more later - much easier than getting scratched. She's slowly improving and showing me by doing big wees round the bedroom
She let me know she was ill by doing little drops round the bedroom, so I suppose she thinks that worked.......!!!!!
I'm allowing Victoria out now, even though she won't let me put her collar on. She's chipped and I know she'll come home. Fred is still grounded until he either lets me put the collar on or seems more bonded.
Just thought I'd update.
