She's looking up to snuff, meeping every inch of her home territory this evening after a hearty evening meal.
When a veterinarian calls your baby girl an older cat it kills your soul. What do they know? According to some site we googled today, our own little ones, at 9 1/2 in kitty years, are about as old in human years as we are at 61. Obviously, we ain't buyin'.
You're only as old as you feel?
Oh, yes, and don't forget to check out Modulator's Friday Ark, where youth springs eternal.
Update: Vet just called. He asked us to come in a half hour early tomorrow so we can do a new x-ray . . . He was encouraged at our report of how much better Tiny seems after taking the antibiotic.
Update II: Next morning, Saturday, she seems even better . . . came over and walked all over us abed to say it was time for breakfast. Outside now.
Morris is about 10 years old and he is still young at heart. He is a playful cat.
Posted by: Martin Lindeskog | December 30, 2005 at 08:51 PM
Our kitty, Grace, is more than 18 years old. You would never guess! (read Grace's story here: http://www.corsinet.com/garden/animals_grace.html )
Posted by: Julie | December 30, 2005 at 11:09 PM
Brendan is 16 and in great shape. I'll write some about the diet around here today. Let us know what the vet says about Tiny, please.
Posted by: zuleme | December 31, 2005 at 07:49 AM
I'm so happy to hear Tiny is feeling a bit more like herself. Definitely keep us updated. You can't get any better care than at Angell. (I also don't consider nine to be an old age for a cat - middle aged, maybe).
Posted by: plum | December 31, 2005 at 09:53 AM
I agree. Protected cats live at least twelve years and likely more. Our Spooky died the youngest (at seventeen!) and would probably lived longer if she would just have let us take her to the vet. No way, no how, no Mama. And we couldn't put her through it. The more amenable critters were all well over eighteen.
New year's blessing to you all. And a special prayer to St. Francis for Tiny's full recovery.
Posted by: pb | December 31, 2005 at 11:02 AM
This is encouraging news about Tiny. Please keep us updated about her.
And Tiny's just hitting her stride..9 1/2 years is peak time. She's not getting older, she's just hitting the zone.
Posted by: Tara | December 31, 2005 at 11:12 AM
Sending you good thoughts and vibes from NYC. Mister Gato is still just a lad, but our two Chow Chows are getting rather elderly, so we know all about the panicked trips to the vet and the accompanying worries. It sounds like Tiny is going to be just fine!
Posted by: enrevanche | December 31, 2005 at 01:05 PM
Most kitties I have known over the years have lived to be 18-22 years old. This puts Tiny about half way there... not old at all in that case! I'm so glad the antibiotics seem to be doing the trick!
Posted by: Teresa | December 31, 2005 at 02:23 PM
I'm glad I read the update first - Tiny is a sweetie.
And 9.5 yrs old is nothing - I was gifted with my beloved Ziggy when he was approx age 11, and while just passed away this Fall I still had the pleasure of his company for an unforgettable 5 years - and he was a kitten at heart right up to the end, romping about like a delightful nutcase until the last 3-4 months.
So God willing you'll have Tiny for many more years - the thing is to make every day count (and I haven't seen anyone who seems to practice that philosophy better than yourself).
Posted by: Scott | January 02, 2006 at 01:28 PM
I have a cat that licks all the time. He pulls out his fur,to the point of being bloody, so he look very patchy. Is there anything I can do to help him?
We tried different types of food and the vet doesn't seem to know. I've had him for about three years and he came to me as a stray. He had a full coat at that time and no problems. He is declawed (front only)and neutered. If anyone out there can give me a possible solution I would be very happy to try it.
Thanks,
Ron
Posted by: Ron | February 21, 2006 at 08:31 PM