I'm downing a big mug of chamomile tea. *as she deflates air from her lungs*
I was back to the vet again today; this time with
Lily.She was rubbing her ear over the weekend and not eating like usual. It was discovered she has a yeast infection in her right ear. When I weighed her in she was down a pound since last year. That is equal to 10 pounds for a person. I had a different vet today, not my regular Dr. Anne, but she was fabulous. I really like her. She was gentle, thorough, honest & spoke in lay terms. (don't give me all that medical jargon). She referred to her as a frail, old lady
(what? she's only 17) which was a kick in the stomach, but I must face the fact that not all my cats will make it to their 20's. She said she has a heart murmur (yikes! first I've heard of that). I'll be taking her in for a medical after her ear clears up to see where she is at with her thyroid & such and then enjoy whatever time we have together.
The vet loved Lily. Everyone does. I rescued her in
2003 from a hidious situation (I won't go into it) and she has been the most appreciative cat ever since. If cats can be '
kind' that is how I would describe this beautiful feline.
We have a strong bond and have since the day I brought her home and she loves her
Mr. Ed.
She has had a good life with us. I just hope it is for a few more years that we have the privilege of her company.
Lily will be on ear medication for 10 days (Surolan) and then we'll take it from there. Her weight loss is a worry but she is eating, drinking & living her normal life. Oh, how fast 10 years have gone.
I'll leave you with a smile..
Now that's tired.hugs, Deb
