Fister going for his annual and a teeth cleaning

[ChrisH]

Randi, I am so glad it all went well. And what a great picture of your handsome boy!

p.s. I had heard of that plaque off stuff and meant to get some for Ebby and Bob, now I have that recommendation from the vet assistant (thanks) I will give it a try.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Greetings to Fister from New Jersey! I LOVE the new pic and am so glad the check up went so well.

How were they when you arrived at work?

[Randi]

Karen and Chris, I'll certainly let you know how the Plaque off works. Lets hope it doesn't taste of ANYTHING! I'll sprinkle it on wet food, he gets a bit of that every few days.

Actually, the picture above was taken 3 days ago, here are a few from yesterday. On the first, he decided to go from under the bed to under the cupboard, but somehow didn't quite make it all the way.



This one is the position he chose after I had put him in the chair... I suppose he says: Just leave me alone!!



Sara, making a fuss about me coming 1,5 hour late at work, didn't really seem important after all, and no one mentioned anything. Anyway, I made it in time to answer the phone calls from 10-11.30. However, I was rather disappointed that it was mentioned at all, and it didn't make the vet visit any easier. I chose friday because I have the weekend to care extra for Fister, and my vet and the girl I borrowed the bicycle from is going on vacation in week 30+31. Plus, at work they said it would get busier next week.

[Bengalz]

Randi,

There is a saying: "You're no one until you've been ignored by a Cat!" Seeing your pictures of Fister makes me believe that YOU are one special SOMEONE!!

I'm my opinion, that is some pretty special body language - wouldn't you think?

Betty

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, Fister what did your mommy do to you?

Sorry I missed this or prayers would have been flying from me. Looks like you made it in fine style anyway.

Just remember your mommy loves you and wants you to stay healthy AND you won't have to go back until next year!!!

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh dear, I don't think the poor boy was happy when you brought him back, Randi!
Please give him a huge squeeze from me.

[Sus]

Well, I guess we did have quite an exiting day yesterday! Mostly you, of course! I think Fister did great and it was fantastic that you didn't have to sedate him before his trip! He was such a good boy!

I'm snatching some pics for my private collection just so that you know...!

Love,
Sus and Bella!

[smokey the elder]

Sounds like Fister was a VERY good boy! I love the pic of him in the chair. "Lemme be. I'm hung over and need to sleep it off!"

[Pam]

*If I can't see you, you aren't really there. If you are, though, would you please go away?*

[jazzcat]

I'm so glad everything went okay but that last picture is too much. Poor Fister, it will be okay.

I think he is saying "find a happy place...".

[Randi]

Strange.... we went through this ordeal friday, he perked up before midnight and was fine all day yesterday, but today, he has been under the bed, not eating, not drinking. He came out around 5 o'clock this afternoon. I gave him some crunchies and we cuddled for a while. Now, he's back under the cupboard.

During the night, he made a nice big puddle in is box, but no poop yet.

Well, I suppose it's because of the vaccination etc. Hopefully he'll feel better soon! He'll probably get very active just when I go to sleep tonight and rearrange the sand in the box for half an hour.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

He'll probably get very active just when I go to sleep tonight and rearrange the sand in the box for half an hour.

So true, Randi.

I'm glad everything went so well, but I sure hope the temporary setback is just a temporary setback. Poor Fister, you were such a good boy for your meowmy! I sure hope you're fully recovered real soon!

[Barbara]

I think that is an especially cute picture of Fister- maybe because he was just a little tired

The vet may have taken the blood for the tests while Fister was anesthesized because he was afraid whether he could keep his arm in the other case. Plus it saves the animal some stress. We had Filou's and Tigris' bloodwork always done when they had a tooth cleaning.

I am curious to hear how the Plaque off works. Royal Canin sensitive is a favorite here too

[ChrisH]

I bought some powder called “Plaque off”, it’s supposed to prevent plaque on his teeth. You sprinkle half a tea spoonfull on his food every day. The vets assistant uses it on her cat and says it’s good. Well see!

Randi, there is a thread in Dog Health which reminded me to ask, what is your verdict on Plaque off?

My verdict is pretty good, Bob's teeth and breath are very much better for using it.

[Randi]

....what is your verdict on Plaque off?

Barbara and Chris, it's dificult to say, since Fister hardly gets any wet food - but when he does, I sprinkle a little on and he eats it.

However, it's bloody difficult to get a look in his mouth!!