Aunty e Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Thought I'd post a wee update on the mad cat land that is my house Cleo is recovering brilliantly from her op, and seems to be a lot happier without that pesky uterus. She's off to have her stitches out on saturday, and be checked over, but I think the vet will be really pleased with her. Macduff is a feisty little so and so, eats like a pig and is huge now. He opened his eyes a few days ago and I hope his ears will pop up soon and then he'll be a 'real' kitten. He seems a little lonely without any siblings, but he has an old beanie baby toy to snuggle up to when mum is having a break. I have about a million piccies on my phone, but will try and get some real ones I can post on the forum. So whilst Cleo's hysterectomy was obviously the best thing for her, and we wouldn't have been comfortable for her to have any more kittens after this disaster, we were a little sad that our plans for baby Maus were at an end. Until we were offered a beautiful little smoke girl that is We brought Safiya home at the weekend and she's settled right in. Nero adores her, Cleo doesn't mind her (really very good reaction from Cleo) and Dilly, Arthur and Evie pretend she doesn't exist (again, good reaction from other cats!). She's exactly like Nero was at that age, but a smoke, and we're really pleased with how the other cats have taken to yet another newcomer. We hope that she will play with Macduff as he gets a bit older, as singleton kittens can be difficult to socialise, and can fail to learn when to keep their claws to themselves (Dilly is a case in point sadly). As I went to bed last night, I had four cats on the covers, one on top of a bookcase and mother and child in a basket at the end of the bed. As my husband has said, many times before, this is absolutely our LAST cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 how lovely! I am very Please post pics soon I think my cat is destined to be a singleton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Sorry no pics yet, we've been a little busy as Safiya developed a case of calicivirus - very scary and upsetting for us and her, and she's still hospitalised. Luckily, Macduff seems to have either not picked it up or be immune, but we're limiting contact with him as with the best will in the world, it's difficult to make sure we're completely free of virus after nursing Safiya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 gosh - never heard of that, so I just googled it and it sounds really serious, thank goodness you (and your vet) spotted it in time. I hope she recovers well, and that the others all prove to be clear of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Finally, Saffy is at home and well again, so I've taken a couple of pics of her, and one of ickle Macduff, who is also doing brilliantly. Sorry they're so big, my photobucket won't let me resize for some reason Here is Nero loving Saffy He's cleaning her, not eating her And here is Macduff, looking mournful as all kittens do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Where do you live? I am coming round to pinch that kitten right now! He is totally adorable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Where do you live? I am coming round to pinch that kitten right now! He is totally adorable Better make room for me Sarah..... he's just so scrummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I have to say that I'm not really a 'cat person' but those pictures were absolutely adorable. I love the way Nero is taking care of Saffy and what a stunning cut Nero is. Very unusual markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Well you know he'll need a new home in four weeks or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 What gorgeous photos of your cats. They all look so lovely. Macduff looks just like my Sophie. If only I didn't have a gigantic woolly monster (Cookie) I could have another kitten. She is such a lummox she would squash a kitten. Poor old Dave often gets trodden on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Oh I want another kitten now, although apparently not allowed one love it when the cats snuggle together like that, that gorgeous kitten will fit in really nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Well you know he'll need a new home in four weeks or so I just don't think my 10-year old tabby would take to having a kitten around, otherwise I'd be sorely tempted! They all look gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 He is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!! What lovely photos of lovely kitties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
