Update on Cupid

First I want to thank all those who have remembered little Cupid in their prayers and who care about his progress.  It warms my heart to know that there are people who do care.

Until his visit to the vet on Friday, he never had left the house in his entire life  As one of the Puttikins, he had been allowed on the deck wearing a harness but that actually frightened him last summer, although he had been quite happy the previous year to explore the few feet of timbers that comprise the deck.

In any case, I was prepared for utter terror at the vet, and his eyes were as big as saucers and he hurled forth a couple of unearthly howls before he decided to 'go with the flow' as it were.  Unfortunately, we were surrounded by DOGS.  Not a cat in sight or in hearing distance.

I liked the vet immediately.  I explained the entire Puttikins situation and the fact that I have no regular form of transportation and very little money.  She told me that, if any infection were indicated, she would give the medications to me immediately rather than making me return after all the tests were completed.

Poor Cupid has a rather severe urinary tract infection with crystals in his urine that make things extremely painful for him.  Furthermore, the urine is very concentrated which is one reason for the terrible stench.

She gave me antibiotics and painkillers as well as giving him all the usual injections we had been able to avoid throughout his life so far on the basis that he NEVER was exposed to any Cats apart from his own Clan members.

He has an appointment to be neutered on Wednesday.  When she rang with all the test results on Saturday, we discussed the situation.  Ideally, it would be better if he could be entirely recovered from the infection before any procedure were to take place but I need to be here for him and that won't be possible later.  So unless he takes a turn for the worse, he will be going to the vet again early Wednesday morning.

In all honesty, part of the problem appears to be those pesky 'balls' because he still is leaving puddles all over the floor in the Putti room although he will use the box when he is allowed to be alone in the kitchen.  The kitchen is not MY space in this house, so he is on sufferance temporarily up there.  One mishap, however, and that would end.  We are not dealing with a real cat lover and there is only so much sympathy that will be extended even to a Putti who is ill

So please keep Cupid in your prayers.  He disdains the chicken broth that the vet suggested I give him and eats only a tiny amount of the gourmet cat food I bought to entice him.  He wants his beloved Goodlife dry food but he mustn't have it at this point in time.  He needs liquids, liquids and more liquids to help pass those painful crystals.  So far, he does not appear to comprehend the need and is being quite stubborn.  He does appear to feel much better after the pain medications kick in!  He actually plays with his toys for a bit and becomes very affectionate...

Will continue to update this site.  Thank you again, dear fellow feline fanciers and friends for your prayers and thoughts.  I am utterly exhausted, so please forgive lack of emails.  I haven't had a decent night of sleep or any rest for days,  I cannot sit without pain ever, so sitting in the kitchen with Cupid for long periods of time has not helped me, although it is important for him.