Recovery had a bit of a set back

I'm back to sitting on the warm laptop while I recover. Unfortunately, today mom was trying to finish "taxes" and I was in the way. But she understood that I'm feeling poorly and let me recover in peace. Hopefully the IRS will understand. Maybe dad will build another fire tonight?

Bald eagles in Central Texas

While I was recovering at the hospital, dad and mom were driving back from their visit with Dar. On the way they stopped to see the bald eagle nest in Llano, Tx. It is quite unusual to have nesting bald eagles, and this nest had 2 baby eagles! The adult eagles have been nesting in the same area since 2003, but moved to a new tree last year!

I was thrilled when they picked me up and took me home. But, I did not like having to take antibiotics, pain meds, and daily irrigation of the extraction site in my mouth. Mom said that I'm a high maintenance cat. But, she also says that I'm a really nice cat. And Dr. Mendoza thinks so too!

Dar had a little concert...

Dad and mom left me at Dr. Mendoza's place for a few days so they could attend a concert Dar held at his school. It was called a senior recital, and he played some difficult music for 45 minutes! Whew.











While they were all having fun I was having some problems. My stitch on my gum broke open and food packed into the extraction site. Luckily, Dr. Mendoza was on call and saved my life! She noticed that I wasn't eating the way I usually do (like a pig). And she didn't have any help but she managed to irrigate the wound (I will always cooperate for my doctor), gave me antibiotics and pain meds, and I was feeling better right away.

Will you look at all that food!

Today I felt better and was glad I didn't miss seeing the inside of the "fridge". It sure looks like a lot of stuff, but I can't figure out if any of that stuff is really edible! I have a box full of cans of cat food, so I don't know how this figures into my diet.

I did try some yogurt, and once I had some cheese. I guess it depends on how hungry I am. Of course I did like a bite of pork chop, and a nibble of beef stew.

Following doctor's orders

Last night mom and dad let me sleep in bed with them. Mom was worried about the cold weather, and my not staying warm. But, evidently, as small as I am, I hogged the bed and mom woke up with stiff legs. She was afraid of bumping me or forcing me to move, thus causing me pain. So, I guess it's back to Dar's room tonight! Oh well, I tried. I can hardly wait for Dar to come home for spring break!

It hurts to smile

Today I didn't feel quite so chipper, the anesthesia must be wearing off. I have some pain meds, so I should be OK. I don't feel like playing and mom has hidden all of my toys, turned my scratching post on its side so I don't jump or stretch. Doesn't she know that I'm full grown and have some common sense? And anyway, I couldn't jump if I wanted to.







Actually, I did try to jump up on the bed and mom heard me growl at myself for trying such a stupid thing!

My biggest concern is how long will it take for my belly fur to grow back? It is a bit chilly this way.

Recovery after surgery

Mom took me in this morning for surgery, for a tooth extraction and for spaying. Dr. Mendoza did a great job on both, except that once she had opened me up she discovered that I had already been spayed! There was no scar, so she had no choice. And the broken tooth had to be removed...it was a mess... swollen gum... probably affected my attitude too.

When Dr. Mendoza talked to mom she got the address for my blog, and joked that she could hardly wait to read what I had to say about the repeat surgery! I have no complaint though, I really like my doctor!

Tonight is so cold that dad started a fire. I couldn't figure it out, but was amazed at how warm it was. The perfect way to relax after surgery.