Samantha has had a lump removed

**Randi** · 01-18-2011, 08:19 AM

Oh Samantha, isn't it good to get that cone off, and you're last pill is tomorrow - after one more nights sleep.

Then you can eat normally again - you definitely deserve some extra treats for going through this!

Fister and I send purrs and kisses.

**Barbara** · 01-18-2011, 10:04 AM

Oh Samantha, you look so small and poorly with that dreadful cone- it will be wonderful once it comes off. I hope there is still a little German liver sausage for cats available to feed you. And I hope the lump will be gone as well. I remember Orion had a little lump after his rabies shot- I began to be worried but it went away all of its own.

**phesina** · 01-18-2011, 11:13 AM

Oh, poor baby, looking so unhappy with the lampshade.. aren't you glad to be done with that?! And after tomorrow, no more nasty things stuck down your throat! We bet your appetite picks up soon.

**Cataholic** · 01-18-2011, 05:56 PM

Oh, Samantha! I am glad to know the cone is gone. Does your mommy know that sometimes heating a bit of wet food to just barely warm can help increase the food intake? Otherwise, tell her you want only your most fave things! Get totally better!

**krazyaboutkatz** · 01-19-2011, 12:53 AM

I'm so glad to hear that she's cone free again.

Now hopefully her appetite will return so she'll gain her weight back.

I know that sometimes the antibiotics will also cause cats to lose their appetites.

**Killearn Kitties** · 01-22-2011, 02:38 PM

I don't think Samantha knows that her course of antibiotics is finished. She hides from us in the morning, hoping that we will forget to give her a tablet.

I really was not worried about her loss of weight. I thought the vet was being a little over-zealous there, but Jessica is due for a weight check in a week anyway, so it really is not any problem to take Samantha too. As far as I can tell, the lump between her shoulder blades has gone.

Samantha is still not very active, but it is still cold here and they are not moving much at all, preferring to spend time curled up in fleecy blankets. Most days they are still lying around under radiators.

Roll on Spring!