Thursday, August 13, 2009

My Cat is OK

Well, he is for today. For those in the know, OK likes to steal fish. And about two weeks ago, he did steal one, and ate it raw, the whole thing, bones and all. I was thinking his sickness was his usual "raw squid, parasites" thing; when I see he is not well, and a fever starts in, I usually give him antibiotics, and within a few days he is back to his happy, thieving self. But he didn't start getting better. In fact, he stopped eating after about two days, and after five he stopped drinking water. On the morning of the seventh day (no, he didn't rest) he couldn't even pee, so we went to the vet, which none of us enjoy. Turns out he had a fishbone stuck in his mouth, next to a front "fang"-- and from what I gather it wasn't the only one. So they had to knock him out to remove it, and then gave him an IV for three days because he was so dehydrated. He still really likes fresh fish. And I wanted to give him fresh fish to help him recuperate, but this is the rainy season, and this week has been pretty blustery weather. The fishing boats haven't been able to go out, and fish has been in short supply. However, God did bless two days ago. Mr. N's student gave Mr N a LONG squid--at least a foot long--and N, like us, is pretty weary of eating "Pla Muek", so OK and Little reap the benefit, and have enjoyed it for three days. However, this am, it's all gone, but, the weather was good last night, and I know folks were out fishing!

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