Tue 11 Mar 2008
Bad News and Good News on Tummy Tuesday
My sister Sandy in Michigan writes, “Mouchie, our stray kittie of 3 years died on the morning of my birthday [March 8]. Sad day. We had tried hard to catch her but no luck… I could “touch” her lightly but not pet or hold her. We ran out of time. Hope she is on the rainbow bridge.”
Here at home, Kelly probably has Irritable Bowel Disease, so we’ve been looking for that always-elusive product: Good healthy food that he’ll eat willingly. Over the weekend, we offered him Instinct lamb, and — yee-hah! — he loves it *and* he keeps it down. (Besides that, no more skid marks on the carpeting.) It would be nice if it cost less — it goes for about 4 times more than Friskies — but that’s not going to get in the way of keeping Kelly’s belly happy.
Finally, speaking of tummies on Tuesday, it’s Caitie who shows off her furry tummy this week. The litterbox news is still good, as our Calico Diva has for now abandoned her long-standing habit of peeing on the basement floor. All it took was adding a thin layer of Nature’s Miracle litter to the bottom of all 5 boxes before covering it with the usual unscented scoopable clay litter.
Of course, it feels good to have found a solution, but what’s more, now we can emphasize her many good qualities. She’s a smart, beautiful survivor, and it felt like I was always writing about her few flaws. After all, she was just being a little finicky, and if she weren’t finicky, well, she wouldn’t be a Good Cat, now would she?
In addition, I hope you’ll agree with me that this Good Cat, shown here on the driveway stretching out to her full length, has a fine tummy for showing off on this Tummy Tuesday:
Daisy said,
Tue 11 Mar 2008 at 10:34
Hooray to finding a solution to Caitie’s litterbox issues! That is great news.
I am sorry to learn the sad news about Mouchie.
Sophia said,
Tue 11 Mar 2008 at 14:23
Oh that Instint stuff is sooooo tasty!
David said,
Tue 11 Mar 2008 at 16:40
Poor kitty, but Mouchie is on the Rainbow Bridge and holdable. We’re sure.
That’s very good news about finding the right food that’ll keep Kelly’s tummy settled. Very good news on finding the correct litter mix for Caitie.
Mickey said,
Tue 11 Mar 2008 at 20:09
First, I am very sorry about Mouchie.
Second, Yay for Kelly!!!!! Woot!
Third, Caitie is so pretty and I’m happy she is happy about the litterbox
Goldie and Shade said,
Wed 12 Mar 2008 at 5:58
We are very sorry to hear about Mouchie. She’s safe now.
Glad to hear it is good news for the Kelly belly and Caitie is feeling litter positive.
Cheysuli said,
Wed 12 Mar 2008 at 12:44
We are very sorry to hear about Mouchie.
Caitie I am glad tht you have good news about your litter and that is a lovely tummy!
Coll said,
Fri 14 Mar 2008 at 9:44
That is one very cute soft-looking tummy. Wish I could reach in and give it a rub. Its hard to resist those sweet tummies.
So sorry about Mouchie. She is now in a better place where she knows neither fear nor hunger. Bless your sister for caring for her.