Ripley On The Bed

I brought Ripley up to the vet to see how he was progressing after he was put on medication for a bald patch he’d scratched on his neck that I discovered about 2 weeks ago.

The antibiotic tablets weren’t a success. They’re large for cat and he had to get two per day. By day 6, he was vomiting up the tablet given at night.…

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Ripley reclining in his hammock

The health disaster that are my two cats continues. There’s not a month that goes by that I don’t have to bring one of them to the vet for some complaint. Last month it was Mocha, yesterday it was Ripley.

What Problem This Time?

I’d noticed some scabs under Ripley’s fur, on the left side of his neck on Friday.…

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There Is No Such Thing As An Ordinary Pet Cat

If you’re a pet cat person, you’ll know the above headline is absolutely true. Every one is unique in looks, temperament and personality. I’ve been fortunate enough in life to become acquainted with several cats (some of whom have deigned to live with me) who have ranged in personality from the timid to the insane and the cool aloof superior to the schizophrenic slasher.…

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