Why My 11th Birthday Sucked, By Diamond Doggie

Not the Birthday Hat I had in Mind...

Hey kitties. Diamond Doggie here. Two and a half weeks ago I went outside for my morning inspection of the yard and saw an introoder in my territory. I ran to chase the introoder and popped my knee. Ouch! That bought me a trip to the vet. Guess what I did? I tore my doggie ACL. Which means that I bought myself a longer trip to Columbus Ohio to a place called MedVet. They took pictures of my leg - not only did I tear my ACL, but I had a Luxating Patella! Mommy had a consultation with a doggie orthopedic surgeon - Dr. Kennedy. He's a very nice guy, but look what he did to me! I'm a mess! I have a big boo-boo on my leg and I have to wear the cone of shame so I don't mess with my boo-boo. I hate it!
I had my surgery on April 25th. I got to come home the next day. I have to do exercises and take all sorts of medicine. I turned 11 years old on May the 1st. I spent my birthday at the shelter with Auntie Megan (she works there and took me to work with her), That's because the 'rents had the nerve to go on vacation! She took very good care of me, but it wasn't much of a birthday.
The 'rents have been home since last Friday and tomorrow I go back to my regular vet for a check up. I also managed to get a fluid sac on my boo-boo, so that's slowed down my recovery. AND I got bopped in the eye by some kitty around the time of my popped knee and have a prolapsed eye.
The only good thing is that I get a lot of treats when I have to take my medicines and Daddy has slept downstairs with me every night.
I could use some good vibes - this has been a no good, very bad birthday.
OH - and the 'rents say that I have a new name - "New Fence". They say that's my new name because that's what it cost for me to have my surgery. Funny, real funny. Sigh...

Diamond Has A Boo Boo

Mommy, can we please get out of here?

Last Thursday Diamond was caught doing a lot of licking on his left front leg. So much, in fact, that he had licked some fur right off of his leg. He was also favoring the leg. This bought him a trip to the Vet on Friday. Diamond does not go to the same Vet that we do, he sees Dr. Babbit. Diamond does not mind going to the Vet until he remembers that's where he gets his claws clipped. Lemme' tell you kitties, Diamond does not like to get his claws clipped. Ever. At all. He gets pretty stressed and wants to climb on Mommy's lap. Good times kitties, good times...
Anyway, Diamond was examined and they checked his bones - nothing wrong there. Then Dr. Babbit did a skin culture and found out that Diamond has an infection in his Boo Boo. She thinks that's what is causing Diamond to lick and favor his leg. She thinks a bug might have bit him. So now Diamond is on antibiotics and has to have goop spread on his Boo Boo. Dr. Babbit says it may take a few weeks or more before we see progress. Diamond does not mind taking his pills, but is not fond of the goop. Three times a day Daddy has to put it on his leg. Daddy is not fond of doing this because Diamond does not like it.
But you know what the worst part was? He still had to get his nails clipped! Talk about insult to injury!

Nekkid!

So, a few months ago Mommy got Rudy and me new collars from FelineFido. He got bumblebees and I got peace signs. This weekend Mommy noticed that mine looked rather, um, well-used. She looked closer and I had pretty much destroyed it with my clawrz - my back ones. It was itching me and I also got a few little boo-boos for my trouble. She thinks I am a delicate flower and the material did not agree with me.

Now I am nekkid and Mommy is looking for a collar that is gentle and safe. She's leaning toward hemp. Do any of you wise kitties or kitty parents have any suggestions?

Little Stories From The Past - Diamond

Hi - Parker's Mommy here, When we adopted Diamond we did not know that he had a Luxating Patella. We learned a lot about it after we found out poor Diamond had one.

He starting showing symptoms early in 2004 (he was almost 2 years old). When we would walk Diamond he would go lame in his right leg. After a visit to the VET and X-rays, we took him to Mission Med Vet to have a consultation. It was clear from the X-ray that Diamond had to have surgery. So that's what we did. Diamond was less than thrilled. We worried that he would be a bad patient, but that wasn't the case. Diamond was a very good patient and his recovery time was fast! We gave him pain patches and he loved to take his medicine because they were wrapped in treats! We also learned that it's probably a good idea to have pet insurance when you adopt because surgeries are very expensive!
Diamonds fur grew back in no time, but we did call him "turkey leg" for a little while. He didn't like that very much. We even got him his own bear to sleep with because he had to sleep in a crate for 2 weeks after the surgery to keep him from walking around at night. Daddy had to carry him outside to use the bathroom because the doctor said he could not use the steps.

I'm happy to say that Diamond has never had any problems with his leg since the surgery. And we are very, very grateful about that!

We Have A New Neighbor!

Powder: Kitties, this awful! We have a new neighbor. He has moved in with the cute little sticky bean next door. I have always liked the little sticky bean (from afar!) But now, I just don't know...she's... SOB...gone to the dogs!

Meet BooBoo.
See how happy she is?

BooBoo is a little puppy. Not much bigger than Powder!

And he likes to visit on our porch! What's next? Our food? Our toys? Our 'rents?!?

Oh, the horror - They actually held him and loved all over him.

This is unacceptable...

Tattle Tail Tuesday - My BooBoo Report

Hi everykitty! It's time to show you my BooBoo. But first, here's my other end!

I like being silly! I was playing with tree bark in the above photo - it's a fun toy! Mommy says I am very easy to amuse. I think that's a compliment, right?
In this photo I may have been under the influence of 'nip.

See my BooBoo? It's been very slow to heal.

That's 'cause I scratched it off a few times...

It's really looking much better, but I am probably going to have a little scar. Mommy says she's very grateful that there was never an infection. I'll be happy when she quits cleaning it all of the time! And while Rudy is at the groomers tomorrow, I'm going to lick all of his toys 'till they are wet and take a nap in his favorite spot! Life is good kitties, life is good.

Big Smoochies,

Easy Like Sunday - Awards

I know I've been a little shy about showing you how my BooBoo is doing.

But this week, I am going to show you!

Just not today!

Instead, I'm going to show you an award that was given to me last week! I'm very honored that Camie's Kitties and Grrreta thought of me - what a great award!

Here is the meaning and rules of this award:"This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

We pass this along to everyone, all of our blogging friends are charming!

Saturday was a beautiful day in O Hi O. Mommy still has a cold, but Daddy decided it was time to start a tomato patch. So while Mommy let us out on our deck and kept her eye on us and sneezed and wiped her Rudolph-the-Red-Nosed-Reindeer nose, Daddy dug up his patch in preparation for the tomatoes that he has started in the house. We saw our squirrel friends Tick and Tock watching Daddy with great interest. I hope for their sake that they don't think he's planting tomatoes for them!

The Rudy Report

Hiya' kitties, Rudy Tootie Fresh and Fruity here...

Newsflash -it's cold and snowy here in O Hi O! Big shockeroonie, right? I have been staying warm by furring up the new furniture.
There's been a rumor around here for a few weeks that I am going to have to go to the groomers and get the mats out of my butt. I remember last year when that happened. It was not a lot of fun. At least the groomer is a nice lady. More on this to follow...
Mommy and Daddy slow cooked BBQ ribs yesterday. We got a little (sauceless) taste and Mmm Mmm good!
I have not been being mean to Parker - but she had the nerve to challenge me to stare down on Friday! Daddy broke it up before it got physical - and between you and me, I think she's planning some kind of revenge for the Boo-boo I gave her. Do you think I should be worried about this?

It's Sunday...

...and I am feeling blue. Miss Peach found out that Normie, a sweet little kitty that would visit us, left for the Bridge. Normie and his family did not blog, but they would visit and leave such nice comments. I send gentle purrs and prayers to them. I know Normie is going to be a wonderful angel at the Bridge, and when it is my turn, I look forward to meeting him.

My Boo-boo is still healing, but it is taking a long time because sometimes I scratch it and it has to start to heal all over again. It is in a bad place to heal. Mommy keeps it clean and there is no infection. But she still worries and worries about it.
Eric and Flynn and The Creek Cats were so sweet to pass this lovely award along to me. Thank-you so much, you kitties make my day too! I would like to pass it on to Sunny, Honey P. Sunshine and Cory. All of these kitties make my day!

Cat's Eye was so kind to think of me and give me the Love Ya' award, thanks boys! I'm passing this one on to every kitty cause I love all of you!

Be sweet to everyone today kitties, even if it's cold and snowy outside and sad things happen, remember that love is all we need!

Wordless Wednesday - Hiding The BooBoo

Mancat Monday - The Rudy Report

Hiya' kitties, It's me, the Rudester, with the Rudy report.
I have had some time to think about the whap that I gave Parker. Her booboo is getting better, but it still isn't very pretty. I really don't know what made me do it. But I do know this, whapping does not get you treats or cuddles or anything good. I've learned that it may be better to be a lover and not a fighter - I have asked Parker for her forgiveness and she has accepted. We may never be snuggle buddies, but we can live in peace. So that's my report - I am going to try and be nice to my siblings.
Now Mommy, may I have a treat?

Tattle Tail Tuesday - My BooBoo v.2

Take a gander, but it ain't pretty.

It's fine, not infected, just unattractive!
Rudy is soooooo in for it!

(Hey kitties, it isn't only me that's having a rough health patch, Mommy is having surgery today to see if she has something wrong with her insides. Chances are very good that they will not find anything bad, but I know her and Daddy are a little anxious. I'd like to ask that you purr and pray that there is not a single thing wrong with her and that she is back home tonight. I don't think I will be able to post for a few days, she's gonna' have to focus on getting over the surgery. I'm gonna miss you guys, but I promise, I will be back as soon as I can - smoochies to all of you, now I have to go and hang with Mommy, she's needing serious kitty mojo!)

Awards Day

Puff has found that the top of the recliner is a very comfy spot to nap.

She's sort of claimed it as her "spot" in the living room.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz................

Me and my boo-boo don't get to nap up there, she's a bit of a hog about it. Sigh...

But I have good news!

My good and oh so sweet pal Mickey, my great friend Hansel, cutie pies Milo and Alphie and my buddies Shadow, Molly, Trooder and Jake passed this Friends (Love Ya') Award to me!

LOVE YA "award winner... These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers.

Three Country Cats were so kind to pass this great award on to me!
"This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

If you are reading this I tag you! And You! And You!

Thanks to all of my good friends for thinking of me. It makes me very happy! Tomorrow I am going to let you see how my boo-boo is healing. It isn't very pretty and I am kind of sad that my smoochable face is still, well, all boo-boo-ie. And that orange, mat-ridden, rat-brother of mine has still not said he is sorry for doing it.

"What? Why should I? She's just a big whiney-cat!?!"

The Wild Life...

...in O Hi O. The birds and Tick and Tock (and a dozen or so of their squirrely pals) continue to enjoy the birdy buffet. These photos were taken earlier this week.

But something wonderful happened yesterday! The temperature started to climb and a lot of our snow is disappearing! Mommy says that hope springs eternal and that maybe we are finished with the sub-zero weather for the season.

So in the spirit of hope, Mommy and Daddy bought this and some catnip seeds.
If the snow melts and the temperature starts to climb, time outside on our deck can't be too far off! WooHoo!

So, in other news, my boo-boo is healing, but I still look like someone clawed me in the kisser. I might show you some photos later this week. There is no infection and it does not hurt. I've also been given some sweet awards and I need to tell you about those! Stay safe and warm and well kitties - and I hope you have a special Valentine to be sweet to. As many of you know I have a twisted relationship with this rogue Tabby. Maybe I'll make him a little somethin'...who knows...

Tattle Tail Tuesday - My BooBoo

So kitties, picture it, Friday night, all of us were chillaxin' in the living room enjoying the company of the 'rents and watching the fireplace and the T.V. Snacks and treats had been liberal. The feather wand and the Cat Dancer and the fake mousies had been out and properly played with. All was well in our little corner of O Hi O. Or so I thought...
Then, out of nowhere - that orange menace Rudy strolled over to me and gave me a swat on my cheek! For no reason! I was stunned and just sat there staring at him in disbelief! Mommy was near us and had the evil squirt bottle close at hand in case we decided to start sharpening our claws on the new furniture (we've been very, very good and have not scratched it...yet...). She got Rudy full on in the puss and he ran away like the little ginger scoundrel that he is. She scooped me up before I knew it and inspected my booboo. Then she cleaned it! I protested and ran and hid. Later that evening I appeared for therapeutic Temptation treats, hugs and smooches and Rudy got none! Ha! I am happy to report that I am fine, but my face is temporarily marred. I anticipate a full recovery.

Front view of my booboo.

Side view.

A view of the perp who remains unapologetic and full of mats.

Mommy says we should all forgive and forget. I say that revenge is a dish that is best served cold. And served it shall be...

Mancat Monday

This is Puff, the drama queen on the morning of Rudy's toofie cleaning. She is letting everyone know that the food and water bowls are missing and that she is starving. And thirsty. And near fainting away from all of it. Moments later she was eating like a little calico hog on steroids and Rudy was in a PTU on his way to the VET. Who got the better deal I ask?

Here is our mancat on the deck yesterday sucking up all the sympathy in a three county area.
Here is the place that got shaved for the I.V.
I can't even begin to tell you how many treats that gets him.