Mowgli update, please!!!

[catcrazylady]

This little guy has really gotten to me. It brings back so many memories of mine when they first came in. I remember the wonderful feeling when they began to trust me. Mowgli is so cute and Lacey is doing such a great job!
How are things today???

[Lacey]

Things are doing great! He's letting me hold him for a bit now. Earlier he was all curled up on his back like a baby while I held him and it was so precious!

He's also gassy as all get out and giving me lots of icky poo pancakes (as posted in the Cat Health section). If I don't get a call from the white coats in another half hour, I'm just going to pack him up and take him in - most likely for antibiotics and hopefully not for any flagel.

[catcrazylady]

Awwwe! Poor little guy is doing so good and then the tummy goes bad! Did you change his food? He wasn't having any problems before was he?
Curled up on his back while you held him???? this little guy is yours now!!! What a sweetie! I'm telling you he is going to be a dream boy and you are going to be so glad you did this! I can't wait!!! How do you think Zelda will do when he is free?

[kimlovescats]

Yucky poo on the runny poop..... could very well be that dad burn Coccidia! :rolleyes: But Lacey, you are doing such a wonderful job with him ...gosh, he's ALREADY lying in your arms!!!:eek: :D

[Lacey]

I've just been feeding him Kitten Chow - augmented by Chicken and Cheese flavored Whisker Lickin's every now and then. It might just be from eating too much, though. The bag recommends 1/2 - 3/4 of a cup daily, and he's been getting around about 1 cup daily. I've tried letting him fast a bit this morning to see if it would work itself out of his system, and he's only gone once (and that sample is all baggied up), but he's still being a gassy boy. I'm sitting about 5 ft. away and I can still smell it. :eek:

Once he's free, I thing Zelda will ignore him for a while - maybe hiss and swat a bit when he gets too close. I'm not sure, though. Right now she's stretched out right in front of his cage and is being a good girl. But I think that's because she wants at the little nibbles of Kitten Chow that Mowgli's dropped onto the floor of his cage. She's such a piggy sometimes!

[catcrazylady]

It doesn't sound like the food to me. I think right now it's good that you have cut him back some but in my experience it takes a while for ferals to figure out that they have a permenant food supply. Plus he is young and will eat a lot anyway. I don't think you have done anything wrong at all and it sounds like it could be the dreaded coccidia! He will be fine once he gets some meds and maybe a diet for a while. Sometimes it can be a booger to get rid of!
Other than that it sure sounds great! Maybe Zelda likes him more than she is willing to admit! They will have to work out the pecking order and I'm quit sure Zelda will immediately let him know that she is boss! Once that is all worked out I think they may become friends! Orange boys somehow have a way of making that happen!
Keep us posted on his belly.

[Lacey]

Well, I've given the vet's office plenty of time to call back, seeing as I first called them to ask about this little tummy problem over an hour ago. So I'm just going to pack Mowgli into the carrier, snag his sample, and head off to see if they can squeeze me in. If they give meds for Mowgli, hopefully it'll be something that I can put in his food and he'll scarf right down (like his drontal tablet after the first vet trip). I don't think he's quite ready to be pilled just yet.

[catcrazylady]

Good luck and keep us posted!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Lacey
Once he's free, I thing Zelda will ignore him for a while - maybe hiss and swat a bit when he gets too close.

I had to smile at this because Mowgli is still a kitten so I don't know if Zelda will be able to ignore him. Especially since you say he seems to be enamored with him. :D

Sorry to hear about his tummy problems. Hopefully it's just an upset tummy and not the dreaded Coccidia. I know Luna has been fighting that for quite awhile now and it keeps coming back. I really have no idea what it is, but it sounds nasty and not fun. :(

Good luck little Mowgli! :)

[Lacey]

The vet thinks it might just be a reaction to the dewormer he had on Saturday. And now we've got 5 days worth of flagyl to go through! Luckily they tried Mowgli's first dose out with a pill pocket and he scarfed that right down, so I think pilling him will be fairly easy.

And he was very well-behaved this time! No one tried to handle him, though. He didn't meow his little lungs out and he only hissed at one of the assistants - the one who apparently suggested getting him neutered while they had him knocked out on that first visit of his. Mowgli saved all his meowing for the trip home, and even stopped that when we pulled up to the apartment. I guess he was impatient to get back here.

[Lacey]

After we got in, the little booger-head decided he felt like playing. So I snagged my camera and he began attacking the camera string. Yes, he's out of the cage here, but I sit right in front of it and block him off from getting anywhere.

http://img41.photobucket.com/albums/v127/lacey5480/mowgli_011.jpg

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[CatMama78]

Kissies to Mowgli. Good job at the vet, cutie pie. You've come so far in only a few days. We are all so proud.

[sirrahbed]

Look at that cute pink nose! I want to kiss it! Will you do that for me Lacey?:D Then some ear scritches too, please.:)

[catcrazylady]

Just my opinion here but I think once you get his belly straightened out he might be ready to be lose in your office for a trial run! You know whats best because you are with him but I bet even if he hides he will come out to play. He seems to enjoy playing with you. I'm sure you don't want him free until the bowels are under control but from what I'm seeing I think he is ready. Remember...you know best Lacey because you are there!:D :D http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so glad it was nothing serious. :D He is just such a cutie orangie.

Now that we've finally gotten pics of Fister again, I believe Mowgli is going to be the spittin' image of Fister.

Here's Fister
http://img67.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/Fister/Timeforapieceofham16.jpg

Here's Mowgli
http://img41.photobucket.com/albums/v127/lacey5480/mowgli_012.jpg

Look at the color and all the stripies, and the mask on their faces, along with the tabby M on their foreheads. He could be Fister's younger brother....or son for that matter. :eek: ;) :D

[QueenScoopalot]

I made it here too late to mention Pill Pockets...but lucky for you both the vet carries them! My kitties are clueless they;re being medicated with them. They'd eat the whole bag if they could! Mowgli looks so at ease compared to day #1! He trusts you fully if he lets you give him tummy rubs! BIG sign of ultimate trust! Hope the poopy pew guts are remedied fast. Give him a kiss for me too!:) On the cheek!

[Lacey]

Sirrahbed, nose kissies and ear scritchies delivered! And Mowgli only has one thing to say about 'em! "Puuuuuurrrrrrr!"

Actually, CCL, Mowgli's already had a little trial run. When we were playing, he got by me by zooming beneath the cage door. I let him explore for a few minutes and then started waving a string around - which he instantly wanted to play with, and was able to lure him back into the cage. I'm just a little worried that once he is allowed to roam the office, he'll forget what the litterbox is for, especially since on the first day I had him here, he had decided that the tub was the litterbox (a mess which I almost ended up stepping in). :rolleyes:

OMG! Mowgli does look like Fister's "Mini Me"! How cute! :eek: :D

I get the feeling those pill pockets are going to be a life-saver! If anyone remembers the drooly face pic of Zelda, well, Mowgli's taking the same stuff that gave her the drooly face. I was thrilled when he scarfed down the pill pocket with no troubles! Though when it comes time to give Mowgli his next dose, I'll definitely be holding off for a few hours. If I gave him the next pill right at 12 hours after this afternoon's dose, Mowgli would be getting medicated at 3 am. I think we'll just hold off until 6.

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Lacey
Sirrahbed, nose kissies and ear scritchies delivered! And Mowgli only has one thing to say about 'em! "Puuuuuurrrrrrr!"

:D I got to kiss and scritch sweet orange Mowgli ...and he purred!!!!!
http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/heartbeat.gifI am in love!http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/heartbeat.gif

[catcrazylady]

I'm so glad things are still going good Lacey! I think once you get the belly issues straightened out the litter box won't be a problem. I would, however, give him another one when you let him loose. The reason I say this is because he may not want to go back to the cage for fear of being locked up again. Then again he may think that is his house and he may enjoy relaxing in there with the door open. It's hard to say but I would give him two options. I don't think it will be a problem if you do it that way.
I know you have acutally posted quit a few pictures of the little guy but if I ask real nicely can we have some more? You better hurry before sirrabed starts that darn whining!!!
http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
WAAAA!!!!!! We NEED Mowgli!!!!! http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/sad-smiley-041.gif

[sirrahbed]

Pardon me Lacey, but may we please have some recent pictures of that darling Mowgli? (if it isn't too much trouble, that is)http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/angel-smiley-008.gif

[catcrazylady]

HOW DO YOU DO THAT????!!!! I swear you work for the FBI or CIA! If you don't you should!

Lacey I've been framed by that crazy woman! I really did ask nicely!!!!!

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
OK, I admit it! I AM crazy! Just look at my screen name http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/angryfire.gif <insert maniacal laughter here> Sirrahbed is an ANGEL!!

[sirrahbed]

Oh my - looks like CCL is having one of her *moments* again. :rolleyes: Shame - so very sad. CCL, dear please tale care of yourself!;)

Again - Lacey - might we have those Mowgli pictures soon? Perhaps they would help to cheer up poor CCL?

[catcrazylady]

I swear Debbie YOU ARE NOT RIGHT!!!!
Good grief Lacey, hurry with some pictures to distract her!!
:D :D http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

[Lacey]

As soon as photobucket stops being a pain, I'll get some new Mowgli pics up! ^_^

Careful, Sirrahbed... That halo is starting to look a tad bit tarnished. Better get out the polish for it!

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Lacey
Careful, Sirrahbed... That halo is starting to look a tad bit tarnished. Better get out the polish for it!
UH OH busted :o

[Lacey]

Here you go! More Mowgli!

http://img41.photobucket.com/albums/v127/lacey5480/mowgli_015.jpg

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[Lacey]

Heh! Mowgli just lost a couple of cuteness points. The little guy was wandering around the office when he strolled to the corner, squatted, and left me a nice little damp pee spot. So much for hoping that he'd remember what the litterbox is for. And I think he knew he did bad, because he got all hissy. Then when I came back with stuff to clean up the spot he ran back into his cage.

[catcrazylady]

He is so cute!!!!! Thank you so much for the pictures!!! What a doll! I would love to just kiss the tar out of that sweet face!
:D :D

Ok, he had a setback with the litter box. He just doesnt' have this living inside stuff figured out yet. Plus he just got nuetered and his male hormones are still active even though he is young. He was probably marking territory but that will get better as time goes on. Maybe the next time he is out you could put a litter box where he peed.
So he is still a little hissy huh? Time and doing things slowly will cure that!

We love you Mowgli!!! You keep on being a good boy and no more of that peeing outside the box stuff!!

[Lacey]

Okee dokee, Auntie CCL! I'll try to be a good boy from now on. It was just an acci.... acci... a little oopsy! I just had to go and Meowmie was right by my cage where she normally sits. But don't worry. I'll do better. I'm a good boy!

[sirrahbed]

awww...such cute pictures of sweet little Mowgli!!:D I love that lil fella!!! Thanks Meowmie!!!

[catcrazylady]

Did you see that Sirrahbed!!! I'm an Aunt to the adorable Mowgli!!! HeeHee! I'm so happy! :D :D http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

I know you will do better little one. Accidents and oopsies do happen! I just love you little one!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/smile.gif

[sirrahbed]

http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/sad-smiley-021.gifhttp://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/sad-smiley-021.gifOh Lacey! Can't I be Auntie Sirrahbed??? I love Mowgli too! I gave him nose kissies and he purred - and scritches!! http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/sad-smiley-021.gif I want to be an Auntie too WAAAAAA WAAAAAA WAAAAAA http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/sad-smiley-043.gif

[catcrazylady]

OH NO! Here she goes again! I thought you were going to start behaving?!

Lacey I know your fairly new but I'm sure you have already figured out that Sirrahbed is our RESIDENT BRAT!!!

[Lacey]

Hold on, Sirrahbed! Let me drag the fluffball over here and ask him.

....

Well, Mowgli?

Course you're Auntie Sirrahbed! You give such nice nose kissies and scritchies! Purr purr! I wanna be just like you when I grow up, Auntie Sirrahbed! I'm even practicing! WAAAAAAAH! See? Pretty good, huh?

[jazzcat]

Originally posted by Lacey
http://img41.photobucket.com/albums/v127/lacey5480/mowgli_017.jpg
Okay, I'm in love. Look at that face and look how that worried and frightened look has just disappeared!!!!

I live the closest to you so I want to be an Aunt too!!!

[Lacey]

Okee! You can be Auntie Jazzy! Yay! I gots three aunties! I'mma have a big family!

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Lacey

Course you're Auntie Sirrahbed!
Yeah!!! I am an auntie:D :D
Ok CCL I will be good nowhttp://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v170/sirrahbed/angel-smiley-021.gif
Here Mowgli... *SMOOCH* ...now ear scritches too!
Now be a good boy today and try to aim for the kitty box, OK?:)