Home again home again

[susandennis]

The vets office was busy! But it's always such a nice place and really we didn't have to wait that long. Initially, the vet said that I misunderstood the retesting situation. Then she read the history and said that that I was given misleading info. Either way, The Smalls is not going to not have feline leukemia. He's got it - plain and simple.

And this bout of intestinal distress did not concern her much at all. I have pills and special food and The Smalls got a shot which pretty much pissed him off. (It's the same one Biggie's gotten twice. It stings, apparently, and is right out of the fridge so also cold.)

No kibble for xx days? Just this special food that is ok for both of them and, happily, they both seem to like it a lot. The Smalls, especially, likes it which is really good since the vet wants him to have 3 cans a day.

Biggie was enormously excited to have us home. The Smalls pouted for about an hour. Now they are wrestling on the kitchen counter.

The vet also said that Biggie needs to come back and be retested to ensure The Smalls hasn't passed the virus on to him. And, if he's still leukemia free, then he gets a vaccine.

I think the vet's office just plain fucked up. Two months ago, when Biggie tested negative they should have given him the vaccine then. But, whatever. It is what it is now and we go forward. So it's Biggie's turn tomorrow. And I need to somehow get a poop sample from The Smalls to take with me.

In other late breaking news, I finally have the crack windshield repair sorted. I never heard from either the guy who parks next to me or heard back from Sherri who parks across the aisle. So last night I wrote up a generic plea and printed it out and planed to leave it on the windshield of one car after another - there are about 3 other good candidates.

But, then, this morning, I got a lovely email from David who parks next to me. He said I was welcome to use the space any week day between 9-5. And he was really nice about it. So I called the low bidder and we're set for Wednesday afternoon. Actually, I got his voice mail but didn't leave a message and he called me. I appreciate that initiative. So all is set.

Comments

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

Of course it's not a surprise,  but still, my heart is broken.  He is the very loveliest. At least I'm comforted to know that although his life may be abbreviated, thanks to you it is joyous.

[susandennis]

Yeah, it is really heart breaking. But, at least, for now, we stand a good chance of getting all better and soon.

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

Yes! I plan to fully appreciate his happiness:).

[manue7a.livejournal.com]

I'm glad they're both home again!
No matter how much time he has left, he's having a blast so far, that's the best that could have happened :)

[meowmensteen]

That's super lame that the vet office messed that up. It's kind of an important detail. Hopefully Biggie didn't miss the train and can get vaccinated. Still, you might have a lot of time with both of them anyway.

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

aw. poor kitty. hugs if you want.

[carriea31.livejournal.com]

What a bummer. I'm sorry to hear he has it, but like everyone else has said, I'm so glad you have him and he is enjoying himself thus far.

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Poor baby. At least, he's having the time of his life, however long it might be.

[annabelle50.livejournal.com]

Aww, I'm so sorry to hear that his leukemia is confirmed :(

[opakele.livejournal.com]

His face says, 'now that we are done with that nonsense!'

[susandennis]

he totally was. hopped in there on his own.

[maju01.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry.

[christalin80.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry, but am happy that he has you. They are both such adorable little guys. *hugs*

[markmc03.livejournal.com]

Such beautiful big eyes. The very word "leukemia" causes shudders, but I am heartened if the vet indicates it is treatable and survivable. It always pains my heart when a furry one is ailing. I just want to wave a wand and make it all go away. Good luck with the treatment.

[susandennis]

My brother reads my journal kind of - more, really reads at it. Not long ago I mentioned, a little out of context, that next up was the test for leukemia. He totally missed that I was talking about my cats. I got a frantic email! :)

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Wow, it will not be good if he had picked it up when he was free of it :0( But it is what it is

[seekerval.livejournal.com]

Oh. Susan, I'm so sorry. Please give your boys an extra pet or two from me. May they continue as happy and adorable as they've been, as long as they may. My fingers are crossed that Biggie is clear of the disease and The Smalls does as well as possible with it all. You too.

[cozycaffe.livejournal.com]

Sucks that the leukemia is confirmed. Hopefully Biggie stays unaffected. *hugs*