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woolymonkey ([personal profile] woolymonkey) wrote2011-05-10 12:44 pm
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back to the vet

When I got back from teaching in Norwich at about 11 last night, it was clear Leicester wasn't well. He wouldn't eat or cuddle and looked like he was trying to spit something out, though I couldn't see anything in his mouth. He's breathing OK, but with some difficulty--it's like he can't breathe and do anything else at the same time. He also has a temperature, so the vet reckons he's picked up an infection from another cat. He's had some shots to help clear it up and instructions to go back on Thursday if he's no better by then.

He's had all his vaccinations, so chances are this is something minor, but it's sad to see him all sorry for himself.

Humbug, meanwhile, has gone Far Away by himself, which just doens't feel right, but I suppose he has to cover Leicester's jobs for him...

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/ 2011-05-10 12:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, poor Leicester. I hope he recovers quickly.

[identity profile] woolymonkey.livejournal.com 2011-05-11 10:29 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. L started eating again in the evening, and seems definitely perkier today, so fingers crossed, he will soon be back to normal.
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[personal profile] lj_stowaway 2011-05-10 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh dear, poor Leicester! I hope the infection clears up fast, for all your sakes. *skritches him*

[identity profile] woolymonkey.livejournal.com 2011-05-11 10:30 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. He's doing a lot better today--almost as bouncy as a normal Humbug, though still pretty quiet for a Leicester.
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[personal profile] lj_stowaway 2011-05-11 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Yay for improvement. Sending good thoughts for it to continue!
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[identity profile] geekmama.livejournal.com 2011-05-10 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm so sad to hear poor Leicester is under the weather. Sending healing vibes, and hugs to all.

[identity profile] woolymonkey.livejournal.com 2011-05-11 10:30 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the vibes. Don't stop yet, please--they're working! :)
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[identity profile] geekmama.livejournal.com 2011-05-11 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
That's good to hear. Will continue emanating.

[identity profile] artaxastra.livejournal.com 2011-05-10 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh poor Leicester! I hope he's better soon!

[identity profile] woolymonkey.livejournal.com 2011-05-11 10:31 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks. He's doing a lot better today. At this rate, he'll soon be back to normal.

[identity profile] smtfhw.livejournal.com 2011-05-10 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Poor thing! I hope he feels better very soon...

[identity profile] woolymonkey.livejournal.com 2011-05-11 10:31 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks. He's eating again and a lot perkier, though still quieter than usual.
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[identity profile] djarum99.livejournal.com 2011-05-10 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Poor Leicester - I do hope he's better, and that Humbug has come Home :-)

[identity profile] woolymonkey.livejournal.com 2011-05-11 10:40 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. Both furry boys came Home very nicely last night, and Leicester evens started eating again, so things are looking up.