I'm suspecting that my favorite cat, Cleo, has gone deaf or mostly-deaf. She's 17, hyperthyroid and arthritic (both nicely controlled with meds). I can't wake her by speaking, only by touch, and she doesn't respond to "here kitty" or her name, which she always used to do. But she's active and perky, so that's what counts.
Here she is on my shoulder, supervising my writing. She's a tiny girl, barely 5 lbs.
Here she is on my shoulder, supervising my writing. She's a tiny girl, barely 5 lbs.
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Date: 2010-07-10 01:37 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-10 04:00 pm (UTC)Also, I discovered she loves cat treats, so I'm teaching her tricks, which helps with maintaining muscle mass as well as alertness.
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Date: 2010-07-10 02:35 am (UTC)In your care, Cleo is as loved and as safe as a 17 year old cat can be--I'm certain of that.
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Date: 2010-07-10 04:02 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-07-10 12:28 pm (UTC)no subject
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