Topic: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED! (Read 39422 times)

Shirley · « **Reply #70 on:** January 08, 2011, 09:45:00 AM »

What a stunning boy!

Sounds like he loves you already-he must be SO grateful to be out of a pen!!

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #69 on:** January 08, 2011, 09:10:01 AM »

How was our boy's first night Mark?

Mark · « **Reply #68 on:** January 08, 2011, 00:27:01 AM »

I know some cats have them removed for medical reasons - ie if they are prone to blockages. Obviously you can only check so much without it being weird

- we never did see any protrusion of any kind

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #67 on:** January 08, 2011, 00:15:41 AM »

Quote from: Mark on January 08, 2011, 00:10:21 AM

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on January 07, 2011, 22:49:28 PM
Netuering removes the testes of the scrotum not the 'pink lipstick'

I am very well aware of that but thanks

However, there was never any sign of any with Clapton

Aaah, but you said "we are certain that Clapton didn't have one". That will be where the confusion has come about

On a similar note as an innocent 10 year old my childhood cat exposed his pink lipstick while having a wash down below, I screamed out to my Mum that Benji was bleeding from his bottom

Mark · « **Reply #66 on:** January 08, 2011, 00:10:21 AM »

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on January 07, 2011, 22:49:28 PM

Netuering removes the testes of the scrotum not the 'pink lipstick'

I am very well aware of that but thanks

However, there was never any sign of any

with Clapton

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #65 on:** January 07, 2011, 23:31:44 PM »

Quote from: Mark on January 07, 2011, 18:54:49 PM

Although he is black everywhere else, the backs of his back legs are sort of tabby - I have never seen that before. You can see it in the bottom pic of the 2nd lot - it looks like the light in the photo but it is colouring. The vet classed him as a "Fluffy Moggy"

Together with fluffy tail, the differently coloured long fur underneath is reason I think Groucho looks so much like him. He is jet black on top but various shades of dark and light brown underneath. If and when he learns to display his tummy, I'll take a pic. It's glorious though

I can't believe I'm typing this but Billy Whiz sometimes shows his PL when he's happy

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #64 on:** January 07, 2011, 22:54:45 PM »

Mark - he is gorgeous and has got himself well and truly settled at your home

Quote from: Mark on January 07, 2011, 22:44:38 PM

One thing I need to find out is when he was neutered. He rolled onto his back to show me his belly, then washed his bottom and the pink lipstick came out - we are certain that clapton didn't have one

Also, before that, I was sure I smelt Tom when I picked him up from the vet

My Sam is 15 and gives his pink lipstick a wash especially if he has a dirty bottom - he was neutered at 6 months

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #63 on:** January 07, 2011, 22:49:28 PM »

Quote from: Mark on January 07, 2011, 22:44:38 PM

One thing I need to find out is when he was neutered. He rolled onto his back to show me his belly, then washed his bottom and the pink lipstick came out - we are certain that clapton didn't have one

Also, before that, I was sure I smelt Tom when I picked him up from the vet

Are you being serious?

If I am interpreting 'pink lipstick' correctly then Clapton MUST have had one. Netuering removes the testes of the scrotum not the 'pink lipstick'

maryas · « **Reply #62 on:** January 07, 2011, 22:49:12 PM »

Mark, Smudge's PL used to come out when I tickled his belly for too long

and he was done before I got him.

Mary

Mark · « **Reply #61 on:** January 07, 2011, 22:44:38 PM »

One thing I need to find out is when he was neutered. He rolled onto his back to show me his belly, then washed his bottom and the pink lipstick came out

- we are certain that clapton didn't have one

Also, before that, I was sure I smelt Tom when I picked him up from the vet

ChrisB · « **Reply #60 on:** January 07, 2011, 22:12:19 PM »

He's gorgeous

and obviously already settling in well - one very lucky boy.

Fire Fox · « **Reply #59 on:** January 07, 2011, 21:11:32 PM »

Quote from: Mark on January 07, 2011, 20:57:09 PM

It won't harm to price up thyroid op and radiation method

I imagine your home to be full of love and laughter, as you obviously both have a great sense of humour and are as soft as butter.

Mark · « **Reply #58 on:** January 07, 2011, 20:57:09 PM »

Quote from: Fire Fox on January 07, 2011, 20:10:04 PM

You are so never giving Lazarus up

It won't harm to price up thyroid op and radiation method

PS - The latest thing is he snuggled in the gap between my arm and body and went to sleep using my arm as a prop

Then he moved around a bit and went to sleep again with his front legs spread along my arms

Crappy image from my crappy phone.

Fire Fox · « **Reply #57 on:** January 07, 2011, 20:10:04 PM »

You are so never giving Lazarus up (who is hunky and whose name suits him

). Wonder how long it will take him to charm Alice ...

The diarrhoea story might be true, when I trained in hospital pharmacy the geriatrics wards had to deal with a lot of older folks with constipation presenting as (and in some cases having been treated as) diarrhoea as it was basically leaking around the sides of the blockage.

I don't recall this being described as megacolon, but of course I wasn't seeing the patients' notes just their prescriptions and it was twenty years ago.

JenGeorgieBob · « **Reply #56 on:** January 07, 2011, 19:33:26 PM »

Awwww...he has fallen on his paws with you! He looks a real handsome gent. He will enjoy being utterly spoilt by you no doubt

hOrZa · « **Reply #55 on:** January 07, 2011, 19:11:09 PM »

This is great and he sounds really happy too

imagine how much would have been lost if he'd been pts

Dawn F · « **Reply #54 on:** January 07, 2011, 18:57:31 PM »

he is lovely, great tail!

tab · « **Reply #53 on:** January 07, 2011, 18:57:21 PM »

Mark · « **Reply #52 on:** January 07, 2011, 18:54:49 PM »

Quote from: Zenith (Liz) on January 07, 2011, 17:24:24 PM

He looks lovely Mark

Maybe when he's more relaxed you could trim the long hair around his back legs to help solve the messy bum situation

Good idea but I will see how he goes poo-wise first.

Although he is black everywhere else, the backs of his back legs are sort of tabby - I have never seen that before. You can see it in the bottom pic of the 2nd lot - it looks like the light in the photo but it is colouring.

The vet classed him as a "Fluffy Moggy"

pappilon · « **Reply #51 on:** January 07, 2011, 18:51:37 PM »

Aww he is just gorgeous

Liz · « **Reply #50 on:** January 07, 2011, 18:50:18 PM »

Mark he is lovely something about those black boys and girls

Mark · « **Reply #49 on:** January 07, 2011, 18:42:55 PM »

He has a low growly miaow like he is chattering

nickynoo93 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 07, 2011, 18:40:16 PM »

Gorgeous, and what a lovely 'quirk.'

Mark · « **Reply #47 on:** January 07, 2011, 18:34:43 PM »

Quote from: Rosella moggy on January 07, 2011, 17:55:01 PM

Is his sore bot from internal exam? Poor boy.

I think it must be

Anyway, I sent OH a photo and this is the reply.

'Lazarus is lovely - I think we need to keep him'

He has a funny little quirk. I was lying on the bed and called him. He hopped up and was head butting me. Each time I stroked his head, he stroked my arm in return

He follows me around like a lost lamb.

And btw - I gave him a pouch of Felix senior and he ate the whole lot!

Sharon said it is probably as much as he had eaten in the previous week put together.

I got a bit confused at the vets. They prescribed Peridale but I also picked up another fibre + probiotic supplement.

He has 2.5mg Felimazole twice a day.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #46 on:** January 07, 2011, 18:24:51 PM »

to your new family Lazarus

Oops, sorry 'foster' family

A lovely boy and no doubt we'll hear more about him as he settles in

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #45 on:** January 07, 2011, 17:55:01 PM »

Is his sore bot from internal exam?

Poor boy.

He is soooooooooooo gorgoeus. He is spitting image of an older Groucho.

I cannot compliment him any higher than that

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #44 on:** January 07, 2011, 17:24:24 PM »

He looks lovely Mark

Maybe when he's more relaxed you could trim the long hair around his back legs to help solve the messy bum situation - it means he wont get distressed if youre trying to brush dried in poop from his fur

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #43 on:** January 07, 2011, 16:49:27 PM »

Sounds like he's settling in already

maryas · « **Reply #42 on:** January 07, 2011, 16:46:10 PM »

Aaw Mark - he loves you already

He looks lovely.

Mary

Liz · « **Reply #41 on:** January 07, 2011, 16:32:28 PM »

Black and gorgeous

and I am sure he will thrive under you wonderful care Mark

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #40 on:** January 07, 2011, 16:11:19 PM »

He sounds like he really happy to have arrived with you and hope is problems gradually easy so he can sit down when he wants

Mark · « **Reply #39 on:** January 07, 2011, 15:58:38 PM »

He has a sore bot. He is sitting down without touching hisbum on the ground (probably a good thing as it looks none too clean right now

)

Janeyk · « **Reply #38 on:** January 07, 2011, 15:54:44 PM »

awww Mark, he's gorgeous (and black

)

he's a sounds and looks just adorable!

Mark · « **Reply #37 on:** January 07, 2011, 15:47:21 PM »

Mark · « **Reply #36 on:** January 07, 2011, 15:44:53 PM »

Just a quick one as the boy is waiting for me

He hasn't stopped purring and head-butting since he got here

He goes to the bottom of the attic stairs. As soon as I call him, he comes running.

A few pics but I am going back up to settle him in.

It is my old, slow camera and he won't keep still - better pics to follow

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #35 on:** January 07, 2011, 10:07:03 AM »

Well? How'd he get on at vets? Is he well enough to come to you today? Have you got him yet?

Impatient? Moi?

TESS · « **Reply #34 on:** January 06, 2011, 22:53:27 PM »

I have a disabled kitten cat with bowel problems due to her mobility problems, she is on daily lactulose but i also give her tablets called Cistapride. They are very difficult to obtain and quite expensive but work by increasing muscle contractions in the bowel. Another option is a total colectomy but i think this is rather a drastic measure and probably not recommended. I have tried pumpkin, bark elm, asparagus and the granules added to food prescribed by the Vet and none of them worked for my cat. I would be very interested to hear of any other remedies and if you have any success with Miralax.
Good Luck with Lazarus.
x.

Mark · « **Reply #33 on:** January 06, 2011, 22:08:33 PM »

Thanks - I will obviously try what the vet recommends initially and try other things if no effect. I have been googling and have seen that some people use Miralax in place of lactulose as it is odourless and tasteless - has to be ordered from America though.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #32 on:** January 06, 2011, 19:54:22 PM »

Pedro indeed is mega colon, lactulose was used but then vet changed him to granules to add to food, sorry having memory problems at minute due to medication,but will look up name for you when I get a minute. The secret is to make sure bowels are opened daily to avoid colon filling in wrong place.

Kirst · « **Reply #31 on:** January 06, 2011, 18:40:47 PM »

Was Teresa'a Pedro Megecoln?? She may be able to help!

Lucky Lazarus , he has landed on his paws with you and Dennis xxx

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