Biggie, Biggie, Biggie

[susandennis]

Last night, about 10ish I put the little nasal dilators in my nose and went to sleep. About 1:30 am I woke up and my nose was empty. I looked all around the bed and found



Yes, that is a smaller version of what he ate less than two weeks ago that had to be surgically removed. I could not find the other half. I turned out the lights and worried. While I worried, Biggie and The Smalls had a major fight on the bed. For a good 15 minutes. Then they started chasing each other through out house, jumping on the bed, running across me and off the other side. Over and over again. It was a good hour before I got back to sleep.

I could remove every single thing from this house and Biggie would find something illegal to eat. I know he has, in the past, rubber ear buds and other stuff that has not required surgery. So all I can do is hope that this is one of those situations.

This morning, he's eating fine and running around like a mad man. He's already had a session with the automatic laser toy, a stint up in the cat tree and now he's on my lap draped across my arm. IF I see no signs of a problem by noon, I'm declaring victory... until next time which will probably be tomorrow.

The first sign, last time, that there was trouble was his throwing up, which he has not done today and his refusing treats which he has not done today. So... I'm hopeful.

Meanwhile I may well need a bit of day sleeping later. The Smalls is already back in bed getting a head start.

In other news... I'm giving some thought to going outside. A walk around the block. Maybe. Two weeks ago tomorrow was my last swim. Right now, the close order is set until next Thursday. I'm assuming they will be adding two weeks and then another two weeks and then another... I sure do miss it. Every once in a while, on Instagram, I stumble over a picture of a family around their pool. What a wonder it would be now to have your own pool for laps.

Also, today was my first baseball ticket. I would, right now, be getting ready to head over to brunch at the ball park and then a wonderful afternoon of baseball. Probably they would lose and definitely I would not care. I really do wonder if we will see any baseball this year at all.

I finished a good book the other night and now am having a bit of a time finding a new one. Audio book. The first one I tried had something like 7 narrators. I want the book read to me, I'm not interested in listening to a play. The next one was read by the author. No. Just no. Write another book. Leave the narration to the pros, please. One of today's tasks is to find a new book. With a back up option.

And now, look who found Stickie. I had hidden it under the couch after the last surgery. But, now it's found...



I think I'll go get a shower and then see what happens next.

Comments

[siglinde99.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed you find the missing part without vet intervention!

[restoman.livejournal.com]

I hope Biggie doesn't need more surgery!

I will cross my fingers too.

Do the cats pull the nasal dilators out of your nose while you are sleeping?

[susandennis]

great question and I have no idea. but, i'm done using them from now on so I guess we'll never know :)

[carriea31.livejournal.com]

Biggie. Seriously. Get a grip. STOP EATING CRAP!!!!!

[terri gordon (from livejournal.com)]

It sounds like he has pica. A condition in which both people and animals eat things that are not food. I honestly don’t know what can be done besides what you are doing and putting away anything that might be harmful, which as you are aware is nearly impossible. Maybe there are suggestions on google that can help.
I too would be on edge if my cat did that.
Sending positive thoughts that all is well with Biggie.

[meowmensteen]

What a frickin' stinker! Did he take it right off of your face, or do you think it fell off?

[christalin80.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed for Biggie.

Biggie, you have got to stop eating everything in sight. *hugs*

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

I totally forgot to comment on your last post that I looked up 'Long Bright River' and learned it's set in Philly so of course it's now on my 'want to read' list on Goodreads. Keep 'em coming! :)

Good luck with Biggie. Continuing the pica comment above, maybe Biggie needs some sort of supplement for something he's lacking in his diet? Who knows. Again, good luck.

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to see from the later post that Biggie seems OK - phew! Presumably they just fell out but I can't shake the image of him hooking a claw around that little hook thing and ever so stealthily sliding it out. Mum is currently trying this kind of thing as she has terrible trouble sleeping because of it (unrelated to the COPD - her nasal passages just seem to collapse lying down). Can I ask what brand your ones are and how you found them other than the Biggie factor? It's been difficult sourcing them here, and it's expensive as well just to try them on a whim, so recommendations are helpful.

[susandennis]

Amazon. Our Amazon has a huge variety of different kinds and different prices.

These are the ones I was using.

They are small and light weight so if I can send some to you, it would be ZERO trouble. Just say the word. And, send address :)

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! I know she's currently trialling some SleepRight ones, but I've sent the details to her as a potential alternative. I like the sound of these ones as they're durable whereas the SleepRight ones are only supposed to last 28 days. If she's keen I'll definitely be in touch:).

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

I have never known a cat like him :0(