June 9, 2018

WORLD’S BEST VET & CATURDAY ART

Sawyer’s Vet Visit Part II

I am going to show you some art my mom made, featuring me, but first, I want to let you know the results of yesterday’s blood work and why we have the best vet ever.

My phenobarbital level is 38. The therapeutic level can be as high as 45. Unfortunately a level over 30 can cause toxicity. I had my liver and kidney function checked as well. Both are normal. So for now, I am okay at my current level of medication. I don’t have to see Dr. Neel again for three months as long as I don’t have more than one seizure per month. Should I need more medication in the future, I will be switched to another drug or have another drug added to the phenobarbital.

In the past I have had a seizure after seeing Dr. Neel at the office (Vinton Veterinary Hospital) as well as when she was here for our annual round-up. Dr. Neel thinks those seizures are caused by stress. Super good news is that I did not have a seizure last night. So what was different?

If you read yesterday’s post then you know I remained very calm yesterday. When Dr. Neel took me to the back of the hospital for my blood work, we left the exam room with me totally wrapped in a fleecy blanket and my head covered. When we got to the back, Dr. Neel laid down on the table with me and cradled me in her arms keeping my head covered. She had one of the techs draw my blood and do my pawticure as she held me and changed our positions as needed. I did growl but did not try to claw or bite anyone.

If that doesn’t make Dr. Neel the world’s best vet, I don’t know what would. Now you know why I remained calm all the way home and didn’t seize. Dr. Neel said she thinks I am learning that they are not out to kill me when I visit.

I will continue to ask for purrs, prayers and POTP that I remain calm and seizure free. I am so appreciative of the support everyone has given me. Thank you.

Caturday Art

Mom created the art from a photo she took of me three days ago on the catio. First she added the HDR effect in Picasa. Then she used the Brushism effect from Painnt and tweaked the colors. She added the pink flowers around the corners with piZap and the green border with Picasa. I really like how my eyes look. What do you think?

Here’s the original photo. I am entering the arty one Mom created in Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty’s Caturday Art blog hop. If you’d like to join in or just view some other cool creations, click on Athena’s badge.

Sunday Selfie Reminder

Here’s your early warning to start planning your selfie for tomorrow. Discussion continues among Kitties Blue as to which of us will be here as your host. It will be our 200th Sunday Selfie post. You won’t want to miss that one.

Thanks for coming by to see our art and hear about my vet visit.

Purrs and paw-pats, Sawyer

p.s. If you are not a follower of “It’s a Wonderpurr Life,” why not? You must see the posts by Adorapurr (Dori) from yesterday. Dori performed in concert and introduced a new song. The link is to our favorite song, “Purple Underpants.” From there, you can find links to her other four songs.

YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.