Thank you for your "panic mode" stories. I can relate to every one of them, especially the shampoo in the eyes one since I went through that recently and wondered if I'd have to rush to the emergency vet. And the blockage fears, I know that well. After my Artful Dodger blocked many years ago, I rushed him to the vet several times when he was perfectly fine. I adored Dodger and was convinced it would come back again, though it never did.

Last night, Thumper was feeling so much back to normal that I put the meds away and let him out. He hasn't been in the upstairs area for several months, ever since I saw him spraying up a bookcase and wall. I keep telling him that staying upstairs is entirely up to him. No spray and stay. Last night I remembered why it had been difficult to sleep when Thumper used to live upstairs. He likes to sleep with his face facing yours and about 6 inches away. I do hope he behaves since I have a special fondness for this cat, he's quite the character.