Just got back from the vet's. Puddy was her usual "I'll rip your head off and smile while I'm doing it" self. Puddy is a good cat insofar as never messing in the house, leaving the other cats alone, etc. But she detests being handled. By anyone. Including me. That makes for a fun time at the vet's. They've written on her chart in big bold red letters "NOT PEOPLE FRIENDLY". It took 3 of us to hold her down just to have the vet look in her eyes, check her teeth, listen to her heart and feel for lumps. In her defense, she was feral and born w/birth defects, one of which is a hind leg that, in the beginning, stuck out to the side like a wing. It later strengthened somewhat so that it hangs down now but it doesn't reach the floor. And she has spiny growths on her tail and spine, so ya gotta know how to pet her. When she wants affection, she'll let ya know. And when she's done wanting affection, she'll let you know that, too. By biting your hand. Charming, huh? Anyhow....

My vet is treating her w/amoxicillin for infection and amitryptilene for pain. If she shows no improvement or gets worse, she'll have to be sedated for blood and urine samples. Puddy doesn't hold a grudge, though. She already hopped up onto my desk as I sent email, just watching. (Probably waiting for the right moment to strike. )

I had to reschedule Yoda for next Monday to be spayed. Can't be in 2 places at once. All my cats need to get jobs pronto!

Blessings,
M