Monday, May 2, 2022

A New Routine...

 This was Lukas's second day as the almost full time inhabitant of our only bathroom. Things are improving, however. I was so concerned that I called a friend who is a retired vet to ask and she said that every cat responds differently to an enema and that it can be as long as forty-eight hours before things normalize and the cat can once again have the run of the house and that I should let his vet know. on Monday. For his part, Lukas is cooperative and has even allowed me the honor of sitting on my lap, a first in our time together. He purred and licked my hand, obviously glad of company.

I caught him sleeping curled up in the clean litter box and fashioned him a makeshift bed from a cardboard box, towels and his most loved blanket into which I left two favored catnip toys. To my delight and I hope his comfort, he is using it, Though he doesn't care to have his nether regions inspected and wiped, he wiggles a bit but offers no meows of offense. So far, the bathroom hasn't required another mop and he was calm when placed in his carrier while I used and cleaned the bathroom early afternoon. He has taken all meds without a fuss and left me to sporadic sleep.

I am hoping for an easier week and more rest and wish you all the same. Thanks for your kind words of support.






10 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Thank you for the update. I am thrilled for you both. And hope for both of you that he can soon have the run of the house again.

The bike shed said...

Oh, how our animals come to affect our lives - though largely for the better I sense. Jane worries over every little cough that Oscar has - I less so but would be devastated if here to be hurt in any way. Take care

Poppy Q said...

I am glad that your boy seems better and hope his Isolation period is over soon.
Julie and poppyq

Boud said...

I'm glad you're both coping well. Hoping for the best.

Anonymous said...

Lovely news. I am so happy for both of you. And I hope that he has the run of the house again!

Ms. Moon said...

I so hope that he continues to improve.

37paddington said...

Poor Lucas. I hope he feels better soon.

Wilma said...

Hope that you are both soon back to your previous routine! I bet you are both exhausted.

Steve Reed said...

I'm glad that he seems to be doing better.

DUTA said...

Well, that's good news - Lucas is cooperative and his health is improving. May it continue that way!