It's been awhile.

I've been busy lately, so I've not had a lot of time to post.  Not much is going on anyway.  The heat has officially hit and Dock (despite her thinning coat) is feeling the effects of the 30C temps.  Her appetite is down a bit, but that is normal for my girl when she is warm.  She is having little sporadic episodes of oddness.  Nothing like she's had in the past, but something I, as her momma, notice.  I am also one of those pet owners that will concentrate on a symptom so intensely, that I second guess whether I'm seeing it or not.  I swear I've seen short burst of tremors, but nothing for sure.  It may just be my eyes playing with my brain.

Forget eating....

Dock's appetite appears to be the next obstacle at this point.   I would put Mace's food down first, then Dock would follow me into her room to eat so Mace wouldn't bother her.  Now, when I put down Mace's food, she sits there and looks at his bowl, and even tries to hop in to take some.  I have had to entice her, or even pick her up to take her in for her breakfast.  Maybe it's because I have to shove a pill and 2 liquids down her mouth every morning that she's not too happy about following me.  But once she gets her meds, she usually eats a few mouthfuls nicely, but can leave any where from 1/3 to 3/4 of her breakfast.  I put the food away, and will reheat it later.  This is not always possible though.  So for now, I will continue to feed the Diva how ever she will eat and will watch her weight.  The vet may believe that the meningioma may be affecting her hunger center, so instead of eating what she needs to for the day, the hunger is gone, so she thinks she is done.  Oh well, we'll see where we go from here.  I've been thinking for a while that we won't have too much longer with her, but she's a stubborn one.  She'll kick around for a while yet I'm sure.

Sunshine Kitties

Things are plunking along here in Ontario.  Spring has hit, and today is beautiful and sunny.  Mace has his spot in the window, soaking up the rays, and having numerous admirers as people walk past the house.  It's not everyday that you see a sphynx cat sunbathing.  Dock on the other hand is lounging on the couch in her ray of sun.  She was being extremely lovable and was demanding numerous pats from both hubby and me.  She spent part of her day as well at another open window, listening to the birds and watching them flit about.

I was a bit worried this morning when I came down to feed them at 6:30am.  Usually Dock is up and ready to greet me as I walk down the stairs.  This morning she was not up and about, so I thought maybe she was downstairs using the litter box.  I wandered down, and did not see her.  Looking around again, I obviously had missed her sitting in my computer chair.  I think she must have been sleeping there.  So far today though, she is her usual odd ball self, and no other behaviour changes.  So I'll let her enjoy the day, and not worry about her (for now)

Same old same old

Nothing much has changed over last week or so.  Just a quick check over at the vet today to see how things are and to weigh the Dock girl.  I noticed an oddity in her spine, a strange dip that appears to occur at a specific vertebra, so we'll see if that's anything or not.  Got to get some more food too.  Dock loves the food she's on now, and typically eats it all, but we've seen her going to Mace's bowl a few times lookin for left overs.   Mace is a hoover and will never leave food (unless he's sick).  So a weight check is likely a good idea.  If Dock wants to get fat, then I'll let her (a bit, as too much is not good for her already arthritic joints)