My poor little girl (she's ok) - 3 pics added post 38

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thanks so much everyone. Well....now that I've had one day with diapers and one night without....we won't be going another night without - what a mess! I don't know what she does or how she does it, but her feet and back legs must get wet, and they smell poopy, but the only poop is a hard little nugget in the box so it's not like she has diarrhea or anything, but then she tracks it all over, including next to my head which is the only place on the bed that is not covered by the shower curtain.

Took her only a second to get used to the diaper again this morning, but now I have to give her a bath because her back legs are filthy and stinky. But once that's done, she should be good to go for quite a while.....hopefully.

We had some good snuggles last night though, which are more precious than anything.

[Barbara]

Poor Peanut girl- that diaper thing sounds complicated. I read it very interested because for Filou a moment may come where we want to know all about diapers and even shower curtains (although I would prefer changing poopy diapers in which I as well have no experience to sleeping under a hot shower curtain- and that in AZ)

Hoping that you have many chances to snuggle together

[wolflady]

...We had some good snuggles last night though, which are more precious than anything.

You are right. Kitty snuggles are the best, especially when they're with someone as sweet as dear Peanut.

I'm glad the diaper is working, and I agree...are there any diapers with fashionable prints? *snicker*

**hugs**

[Lizzie]

Thanks so much everyone. Well....now that I've had one day with diapers and one night without....we won't be going another night without - what a mess! I don't know what she does or how she does it, but her feet and back legs must get wet, and they smell poopy, but the only poop is a hard little nugget in the box so it's not like she has diarrhea or anything, but then she tracks it all over, including next to my head which is the only place on the bed that is not covered by the shower curtain.

Took her only a second to get used to the diaper again this morning, but now I have to give her a bath because her back legs are filthy and stinky. But once that's done, she should be good to go for quite a while.....hopefully.

We had some good snuggles last night though, which are more precious than anything.

I don't know if she is doing what Ginger does, but I sometimes find that where my cat has pooped on newspaper (normal looking poops) there is also a wide circle of stained fluid around the solids. I don't know if this poopy fluid comes before the main event or after. I've put it down to Ginger's gastro-intestinal system simply getting very old and so not functioning normally. It was the poopy fluid that came out of the sides of the diaper on Ginger I guess because the pad doesn't absorb this type of fluid as well as urine.

I love those good snuggles too, even though Ginger is now rather bony and light. You know that you are doing the right thing when they still enjoy the snuggling.

[AbbyMom]

My little girl isn't getting any younger or any healthier and I'm just trying to make her as comfortable as possible for as long as possible - and still keep my own sanity in the process.

What a good meowmie you are... So many times we hear "I'd do anything for my kitty/dog." But then when it comes right down to it, "anything" doesn't include inconvenience or additional expenses.

Lucky Peanut when she got her furrever home.

[kimlovescats]

Awww, gentle hugs to sweet Peanut and to mommy for being so good to her!

[orangemm]

What she said!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Peanut snuggling with her daddy last night.


Taking a nap today. She's so sweet when she's sleeping.


She woke up, stretched and said forget it mom, no more pics, k?


Still have to get some when she's awake and walking around.

Added benefit I hadn't counted on is that since she's in the litter box a lot less, there is way less litter tracked everywhere. I can deal with that!

[Bengalz]

OMG Peanut is such a little princess - always everso gracious (and elegant) Wonder if the diapers come in PINK!

Lots of hugs for that baby girl

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Oh Peanut, you are so precious. I am sorry you must wear diapers, but from the sounds of it... You really have it made. I have to go so bad sometimes, and can't get to the facilities, and I tell you, what I wouldn't give to be able to *squat* anywhere lol

You look beautiful NO MATTER WHAT! And you have a very special meowmie that loves you ALOT!

I think it is great that you do this for her. That takes lots of love, and even more commitment!

*hugs* Kt and kitties

[CultureJunky]

Peanut is such a precious little girl. The way she handles herself with so much dignity and is so well behaved is so wonderful. She is so lucky to have a patient mum like you too.

[cyber-sibes]

I slept under a shower curtain so she could sleep on top of me

Remember those little cartoons "Love is...?" Well, this sure would be a dandy one! LOL! I'm glad the diapers are working out. When my old kitty started peeing everywhere, we gave him his own couch in his own house (my studio - separate from the house). It was wicker, so I washed it down & tossed the cushions after he passed on. So you're on the road again? Sounds delightful!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

'Morning everyone and thanks again for all the wonderful comments. Peanut is such a trooper, just takes everything in stride. She is sitting on my lap right now, wrapped in towels.....after a dreaded bath! Her last night without a diaper was kind of a disaster and she smelled poopy. Since everything else in the motorhome is now clean and pee free again, I couldn't stand having my little girl all smelly, so first thing this morning, in the sink with her! Needless to say she was NOT happy, but at least she won't smell anymore.

Last night was the first night with a diaper and what a relief to wake up to a pee free motorhome, and a little girl begging for food like she hadn't seen food in days! So, life is back to normal. Well....it will be as soon as she dries off completely. I don't want to put the diaper back on until she's completely dry, so in the meantime we're snuggling and keeping a close eye on her.

She is just the best little trooper, takes everything in stride and still just wants snuggles and food. How could I not spoil such a sweety?

[Dorothy39]

It takes Plenty of Love and Devotion in order to see Pictures of One Contented and Dignified Cat~

Peanut is Beautiful, Diaper and All~

[Logan]

You are such a wonderful mom, Debbie. It makes me happy that you take Peanuts issues so seriously and are working so hard to make her senior years pleasant for both of you. That little girl is important to me. I know you know why. I miss my little old lady a whole lot, and my husband is not interested in even considering a second cat for us, right now. If we have a few months without extremely high vet bills, perhaps he will reconsider. I keep reminding him that 2006 is overwith and done and I'm just sure that 2007 is going to be better. I would hate to see a statement from Dr. R's office on the amount we paid to him in 2006 and late 2005. And he give us such good breaks on our bills! I think Butter needs a friend, but Scott disagrees! LOL!!

Give the sweet little lady a gentle kiss from me, please. And tell her I love her.

Logan and Butter