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Nuageux’s New Mouth (Hospice Cat Update)

Nuaguex (aka Jojo) is doing better every day.

Emma fluttering around her new friend

Just before Christmas he had 16 (yes, SIXTEEN!) teeth pulled, mostly on the right side of his mouth. We knew that he had stomatitis and some teeth would need to be removed. During a routine dental exam they cleaned the . . . → Read More: Nuageux’s New Mouth (Hospice Cat Update)

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Just My Type (Hospice For Rescued Foster Cats)

I’m thrilled to share that this month I’ve finally reached one of my life goals: fostering Feline Friends cats who are diagnosed with terminal illnesses and who are not in pain. Because they’re unlikely to be adopted, in essence I’ll be providing hospice care to cats who have been rescued off the street and who . . . → Read More: Just My Type (Hospice For Rescued Foster Cats)

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The Last Slipper (Choosing Euthanasia & Planning End-Of-Life Indulgences)

I believe that one of the greatest gifts I can give my companions is a peaceful, dignified, pain-free end to their suffering.

Andy in 2010

This is why I recently called on Dr. Blair Burggren at Peaceful Transitions, our regional in-home euthanasia veterinarian to help my Andy die comfortably at home in my arms. . . . → Read More: The Last Slipper (Choosing Euthanasia & Planning End-Of-Life Indulgences)

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Life’s An Itch (Part 6)

Well (sigh) I’ve put aside this update long enough. I kept waiting thinking I’d have better news for you… But… Alas… Our itchy problem continues to plague us.

Post-dip cuddles

Since we saw Dr. Mundrell (the awesome veterinary dermatologist), we have gone through 10 weekly lime sulfur dips. (I’m learning a lot of tactics to . . . → Read More: Life’s An Itch (Part 6)

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Life’s An Itch (Part 5)

The trip to the veterinary dermatologist to get more help with our itchy problem was AWESOME! The Dr. Mundrell is friendly, warm, respectful, loving, diligent, etc! He was very understanding of Andy’s mistrust of men.

I’m glad we went, even tho it was a long wait, long drive, big bill (although not as big as . . . → Read More: Life’s An Itch (Part 5)

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