Oliver and Mr. B's Big Adventure

[tatsxxx11]

I was sitting her at the computer, gazing over at my dozing Oliver, snuggled on the electric blanket, and thought I'd share his, and his brother's big day!

Today was Oliver's turn to get packed into the port-a-prison and visit Dr. Paul. Mr. B went along for the ride, as he's been a bit wheezy lately. (He has asthma and a heart condition ) Well, the visit went well, I'm happy to say!! They are both SUCH loves and don't so much as raise a whisker or paw, no matter what Dr. Paul does to them! He calls them the Gumby Cats!! Seems Mr. B needs to cut back on the vittles a bit more to reduce any strain on his cardio-vasc. system, and was given a 1/2 dose of steroids for his breathing.

Though both are strictly indoor kitties, that scampster Oliver never gives up trying to prance out the door with his doggie sisters!! He just adores them, and thinks he's part of their pack! And SNEAKY!!!!!!!!! No matter how well I think I've scoped out the area, as I open the porch door to "let out the dogs," there he is between my legs! Once or twice, in a flash, he pranced right out, but didn't go but a foot or two! So, in an abundance of caution, Dr. Paul suggested we get him vaccinated for feline leukemia and have him microchipped JUST IN CASE!! Poor baby. The doc. said he might be sleepy from the vaccinations. Well, he hasn't moved from my bed for 7 hours now! And they had to shave his beautiful, fluffy fur to chip him. Such trauma!! He was so distressed....Would Olivia still love the shaven Oliver? After all, she does refer to him as her "knight in furry armor!!" What a brave little boy!

Meanwhile, Mr. B is patroling the counter, looking at me with that "I'm starving" stare and pleading meoooooooow! Glad to report too, that he's breathing a lot easier now! Well, that's our day! How I love my boys!!!

[lynnestankard]

It's all go isn't it Sandra - being the Mummy of furbabies!

Oh brave boy Oliver - I'll bet Olivia will be so proud - and of course all the beautiful fur will grown back - won't it Spencer? - Errr .....Spencer? Then she'll adore him even more.

Glad Mr. B's breathing is easier - he'll be able to miaooooowwwwww - even longer now - won't he!!!

Lynne

PS Anyone heard how Spencer's doing - fur wise??!!

[Pam]

Sandra it sounds like you and the boys had a nice outing today. I hope it was nice and sunny like it was here. I am so glad to hear that Mr. B is breathing better. Good thing he has a "nurse mommy" to look after him. It sounds like his appetite is still intact. Trevor says he can relate!

Oh Oliver, I bet you are just trying to escape out the door to make your way to your lovely Olivia. I think it might be safer, little one, to confine your amorous adventures to the written page......er....screen for now. Maybe someday you and Olivia will meet, furry face to furry face, but for now she must remain your fantasy kitty.

[Logan]

What good boys they are, Sandra!

Oliver is a mild mannered Butter....just wants to be where the "big" kids are!!

I'm glad Mr. B is better.....the D-I-E-T word is almost as bad as a cuss word around here.....thank goodness the cats haven't got that problem. In fact, my only worry is that Mimi is too thin!! Butter is a heavyweight, but only muscle, no fat on him. He's far too active to ever have an ounce of fat!! LOL!!!

Lilly sends her sympathy to Mr. B. But it is best....too bad they can't understand that!!

[tatsxxx11]

My Oliver still isn't feeling himself. He's still sleeping! Got up this morning but wouldn't eat. Finally drank a little water and is back sleeping on my bed. I'm sad and worried that he was too traumatized by the microchipping (that needle gauge is large!!!) and that the feline leuk. vac. really knocked him for a loop. (He never even whinced!) Mommy's sorry my little OlliePitsterMan.... (As for the nickname....don't ask!) I know he'll be fine; still, if you have the time, just a few little teeny weeny well wishes for Oliver, please.

[lynnestankard]

Oh poor Oliver - I do feel sorry for you poor lickle furbaby!!

He'll feel better soon - Sandra - whenever Bagel has her shots she's very sleepy for two days - I leave her to snooze and honestly two days later - she's up and about!!

A warm bed and some water nearby - I bet he's looping the loop by Monday

Lots of nose kisses and tummy rubs winging their way over the miles to lickle Oliver xxxx

Lynne

[tatsxxx11]

Thanks Lynne! He's still poopy and not eating yet. I called the vet and they said it's not uncommon for them to sleep for 24hrs. following this vac. He drank water, so that's good! Should he vomit, they said to call tonight, anytime, but felt he should be fine tomorrow! Your kind words were very appreciated!! Love to you and Bagel!!

[Gio]

Sandra, how is Oliver doing? By the way you can have all the well wishes that you want, even huge ones

[tatsxxx11]

Ahhhhhhh, thanks Gio! Oliver finally WOKE UP late Sunday!!!!!! He really had me frantic there for bit! Now, he's happily herding his canine sisters around the house, eating with abandon and having "crazy kitty hour" every night!! They shaved a BIG area of his fuzzy fur coat when they micro-chipped him~ His skin is so soft and warm! Mom kisses his boo-boo every day! What a nut case I am!! Thank you so much for your concern, sweet Gio! I think about you and your family so often!! Oliver and Mr. B send their love as well!

[wolflady]

Awww, Oliver...so glad to hear that you're up and about after your excursion to visit the white coat!!! Both a shot AND a microchipping...no wonder he was a little bit down for the count Poor guy, but he's tough!!! I'm so happy to hear that he is feeling better.
Mr. B....bless his little cat heart!!! I can relate to the cutting down on vittles for both Marius and Scooter!!! Give them both lots of head butts and scritches for me!!!

[LoudLou]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
.... What a nut case I am!!

... No more than the rest of us, so you are in good company!

Glad that Oliver is feeling much better. Lots of loves and headbumpies to Mr. B, too.... we all know its no fun when we have to cut back on those snackies..

[tatsxxx11]

The Olive Pitster Man is sitting on my lap, playind editor! He would like to thank you all for being such extra special pals! Love and purrrrrs and sweet licks from Oliver and Mr. B!

[lynnestankard]

Oh goody Sandra - so pleased Oliver is up and about being his old self Nut case - what nut case?
So please give him and Mr B great sloppy nose kisses from across the miles xxxxxx

Lynne

[AmberLee]

My furry delight,

Mommy just told me you were at the White Coats and had an 'owwie'. How I wish I were there to cuddle you and make it better with a little slurpy lick. I had the same chippie thing last summer. Didn't think my fur would ever grow back, but it's been fine for months -- when you see my picture, does the clippie spot even show? Mommy says it doesn't (but can human REALLY tell?) We now have one more thing in common, my treasured snugglebunny! How romantic!!!

I've been so frantic nursing Mommy recently, climbing into her arms and purring her coughies away... I've been begging for stories of how my darling Oliver is. I had no idea you were having a health crisis, too, my precious! So glad that you are back to your nimble, athletic self again. Mommy has new pictures of me, looking adorable. We must find a way to get them posted -- I like this as a way to feel even closer to you, beloved.

Your devoted Jewel-iette,
Livvy

P.S. Mommy's started calling me her 'Lovely, Lively Livvy'. What do you think of that, you handsome furry delight? (You are STILL my knight in furry armor, silly!)

[AmberLee]

Oliver,

Are you all the way better yet, my furry delight? You've worried your Jewel-iette!

Dreaming of my Romeo!
Livvy