The “Kittens” turn six today. They are no longer kittens and not the youngest of Kitties Blue, but that’s what we dubbed them when they first joined our household. You know them as sisters, Fiona and Giulietta.
Last year I forgot Fiona and Giulietta’s birthday, but I wasn’t going to let that happen this year. For all I know, with Fiona’s CKD, this could be her very last birthday. If the kittens had a cake with candles, I would ask if I could blow them out. That would give me the opportunity to make a wish and ask God to give Fiona many more years with us.
They received their gift a couple of weeks ago: a fountain for the second floor. Unfortunately the water makes lots of noise falling from the top to the bottom. To date, I have only seen Lisbeth and Lily Olivia using it.
Before I give the update on Fiona’s recent vet visit, I need to show off two beautiful cards they received. The first is from dear friend, Sammy (onespoiledcat) and the second from Toby, Bobbie Sue and Simon (Doggie and Kitty Caperz).
Fiona and Giulietta say, “thank you.” The cards are beautiful and the sentiments appreciated.
Fiona’s Vet Visit Update
Tuesday was Fiona’s recheck at the vet. She gained back the two ounces she had lost at the previous visit. She weighs seven pounds and four ounces. Her BUN had jumped up on her last visit but has come down again. It’s at 97, which is not the lowest it has been but close. Unfortunately her phosphorus is back on the rise, so she has started back on the Maalox. Some of you have mentioned prosperous binders, which is what Maalox is. Our vet, Dr. Neel, based on her experience, research and collaboration with other veterinarians, believes Maalox works as well as any prescription medicines. Fiona hates it, and I cannot blame her. Her dad and I are not too fond of having it spread all over our clothing, hair and every surface in the kitchen. But we’ll do whatever it takes to give her the best quality of life we can.
Here are a couple of photos from Tuesday. A third one can be seen on Instagram.
Now, please join us and these sweet sisters for nip and Hello Kitty Cake (from Mau’s Cat Scout Bake Shop) and cocktails.
Happy Birthday, Giulietta and Fiona. Sorry we are a little late, but I can see the Pawty is still running 😉 We purray for many more years to come for Fiona too and send Healing Pawkisses her way. Now let’s dance and celebrate 🙂 <3 <3
A Happy Birthday to the sisters! You are a wonderful person, caring for Fiona. I have had a CKD cat, and know the roller coaster ride they send us on. Our Willow cat is now in the vicinity of 20 (we’re not really sure of her age), and we have started her on Kidney Support Gold drops from Pet Wellbeing, as she is showing signs of kidney failure. That seems to be helping. She is not at the point of needing daily fluids yet, and would be a difficult patient. We were lucky old Mr. Austin cat was very obliging. We lost him a few months shy of 20 years old from CKD.
A belated happy special day wish for you lovely girls. Fiona, I and TKS continue sending you our most healing purrs.
Happy Belated Gotcha Day, Fiona and Giulietta. We are sorry we did not visit yesterday, but it was “one of those weeks,” and mom and dad fell asleep early. Purring and praying for a great year, and many many more to come. Love you!
Such lovely cards for such lovely kitties! We’re sorry we missed the special day and do hope it was wonderful! Love and extra purrs for sweet Fiona from Deb and the Zee/Zoey kitties
Sorry I missed your pawty! Happy Bleated Birthday! Those are lovely cards.
Fiona and Giulietta, I am so sorry I didn’t get a birthday wish to you yesterday. My internet has been acting up, and I couldn’t get your birthday wish to go through. I seem to be back on the same page as technology now, though, so hopefully better late than never…I hope your birthday was just purrfect, girls! I hope you enjoyed lots of extra treats, nip, and snuggles.
And I’m glad to hear that your BUN is back down, Fiona, and that your weight is doing better. I’m sorry you have to go back on Maalox, but it’s to make you feel better! Purrs to all!
Happy happy birthday sweeties!! xoxo
Happy, happy birthday, Fiona and Giulietta! I hope you have many more together. Thanks for the nip.
Happy Birthday Giulietta!
Happy Birthday Fiona!
We are so happy with you, concats on your sixth birthday!
What fun that you threw us all a pawrty! Wheeeeeee!
We asked meowmy to help us make you a card, too:
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(Just copy that URL and then you can see/post /save it anywhere.)
We hope you will enjoy a great year!
And Fiona take your meds, OK??
Glad you are doing some better:)
MIAOW!
That link is to your card!
Purrs
We wish you both a very Happy Birthday. Have a wonderful day and dear Fiona we are sending purrs and prayers that you are with your loving family for a long time to come!
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Timmy, Dad and Family
Happy birthday, beautiful girls. Purrs that you celebrate many more together. {{{HUGS}}}
Happy birthday to you two beautiful girls! We hope you both have many more birthdays to celebrate together. The cards are lovely.
Happy Birthday, Fiona and Giulietta! We hope you both are having a fun-filled day!
(pee ess…we wonder since Fiona hates the Maalox so much that it wouldn’t be worth trying another phosphorus binder medication…or do they all taste about the same?)
Happy Birthday,Fiona and Giulietta! I will keep purring for Fiona. That pile of nip looks very enticing.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FRIENDS!!! May your special day be filled with love and cuddles and treats and, of course, lots & lots of nip.
Purrs,
Seville
Happy Birthday to two beautiful sisters. May you have many more birthdays ladies. Mom got us a pagoda fountain for Christmas and if the water level is not high enough the water dropping down makes a lot of noise. Unfortunately when the water level is high, Kali throws the water all over the dining room. MOL
Shoko
Happy Birthday and we hope you both have many, many more!!!
The Florida Furkids with special love and smoochies to Mau from Allie
Happy Birthday beautiful girls ! We wish you a wonderful day ! Purrs
Happy Birthday from all of us beautiful girls!!! We hope all is better and that yucky stuff helps sweet Fiona!
Happy Meowday bootyful girlys. We hope yous day is purrfect. Sounds like some good news and some bad from da VET. We know all too well how dat goes. Da phosphorous binder we mentioned isn’t a purrscription, but it also has no taste so it’s accepted by kitty very well so dat it can do it’s work. Ifin you’re innerested let us know and mommy will get you da order link. Have a pawsum day.
Luv ya’
Dezi
Wishing you a very happy birthday with lots of special blessings!!! We hope you both have many more birthdays no matter what the doctor person says. : )
Happy Birthday to you beautiful sisfurs! We’re sending wishes for many more birthdays for both of you! Fiona, we are still sending you purrs!
Happy Birthday Fiona and Giulietta! We hope the Maalox helps you, Fiona.
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Happy birthday girls! I hope you have many more together!!!
Happy 6th Birthday to you beautiful sisters!
Happy Birthday to you two beautiful girls. Here’s to many more!
Happy Birthday to two gorgeous kitties! Young at heart, always!
Happy birthday to two beautiful girls! Much love! XOXO
Happy Purrday Giulietta and Fiona. Fiona, we are sending you lots and lots of healing purrs today and every day and we hopes you have many happy years with your family. Your vet visit sounds as if it went well.
Happy Birthday to 2 beautiful girls! I pray for Fiona daily and I hope she has many more birthdays with you. I wonder if a different phosphorous binder would taste better? Great party- Mau is the best baker. XO Those cards are great too, you have very talented friends.
Happy Birthday to mew both!!! XOX
Happy Birthday Fiona and Giulieta! Enjoy your day!
Happy birthday to Fiona and Giulietta. Thinking of you, Fiona. Keep fighting.
Happy happy birthday girls! And we wish you both have many many more!!
Happy birthday Fiona and Giulietta. Hope you get plenty of treats today.
Happy Birthday Ladies! Thanks for the health update too Fiona – your Mom, Dad, and your vet are working hard to keep you feeling as perky as possible and I think they are doing a bang-up job. We ALL hope you just keep on going like the energizer bunny. You look good! We send you prayers and POTP every single day. Meanwhile, enjoy your birthday and thanks for the delish cake and Hello Kitty-tini! Yum!
Love, Sammy
We wish Fiona and Giulietta a very happy birthday.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Happy birthday, girls! I purr all the time for Fiona – my human says she wishes she had known about Maalox when Sparkle was alive.
We are praying for the best for Fiona! Can you mix the maalox with wet food? Does she like people tuna? What if you froze into ice cubes – that is if she likes ice cubes or ice cream. I’m sure you’ve tried everything but I know you’ll keep her as healthy as you can. We love her and you!
Happy 6th Birthday to my beautiful Ladycat Furriends Fiona & Giulietta! I hope your Birthday is just as special as the both of you, sending many cuddles and kisses your way and many purrs to sweet Fiona. (So happy for the encouraging Vet update!)
xoxo Clooney
Happy birthday y’all!
Happy happy birfday kitties!