Mancat Monday

The mancats-in-training will be going this week to take another important step in growing up...they will be neutered on Thursday!

They are not worried in the least and are just enjoying their carefree days! 

Harrison and Flynn enjoy hanging out with Tanner.  They are getting so big!  They were at the vet last week for their final shots and the vet thinks they are closer to 18 weeks for Flynn and 16 weeks for Harrison. 

Flynn is a big boy and weighs almost 7 pounds!  Harrison is a wee thing and is still in the 4-pound range, but close to 5.

Here is a shot of all 7!  Catnip brings the family together.

Flynn and Tanner...they both love their catnip treats.  Harrison still isn't sure what to do with it.

Here is a quick video showing the after effects of the catnip.  Flynn is high as a kite and Harrison still has his piece :)

Here is the YouTube link.

Tanner Tuesday

Tanner has big news to share today...it has been TWO YEARS since he was diagnosed with Renal Lymphoma!

Tanner continues to do well, with minor setbacks here and there.  He definitely feels better and is recovering from his pancreatitis.  He gained weight again this week, so his thyroid levels should be back in the normal range.  We will test him in a couple of weeks to make sure. 

This is a proud moment for Tanner and he wanted to look his best!  I am so glad to still have him around and having good quality.  He is a fighter and continues to beat the odds when things are thrown his way.

Here is a quick selfie of me and my favorite orange boy!

This video shows Tanner taking his pills at night...I believe he is getting 4 on this video.  It fluctuates nightly because he doesn't take everything every day.  We are not in our regular spot, so we both look slightly awkward trying to get the pills in, but this was a good place for Auntie to capture it.  Enjoy!

Here is a YouTube link

I want to thank everyone for your healing thoughts and purrs throughout our journey.  We could not have made it without your support and encouragement.

Mancat Monday

Harrison and Flynn needed to get an extra round of deworming this past weekend.  We found two tape worms on Flynn's back end, so figured we should treat them both.

Well, this was a traumatic experience for the boys!  The pill they gave was quite large, but I figured we could just push it down, like I do with Tanner and his huge potassium.  Well, this pill doesn't have the same coating on it, and must be bitter because both boys ended up foaming at the mouth and the pills were back on the counter!

Auntie suggested we break the pill in half and give it in smaller amounts.  She used her slimmer fingers to get the pills down and I was armed with a syringe of water.  Success!

They didn't know what was happening to them and their hearts were just pounding!  I do believe they over reacted just a touch, but our house is known for having drama queen boys.

They both slept well that evening and couldn't even play they were so wiped out.  Thankfully they shouldn't need anymore of that dewormer!

Harrison came and laid next to me on the couch...

Flynn is in his favorite spot on the back of the couch...the other cat is Cousin Georgie.

Glad to have that behind us.  Harrison and Flynn go Thursday to get their last FVRCP vaccination and their rabies vaccine.  We should also be able to schedule their neuters at that time.

Wacky Wednesday

Today's Wacky post is brought to you by Flynn.  Flynn loves to play, and his favorite toy is a catnip pickle.  Auntie received a shipment the other day, so Flynn and Harrison had a box to play in for the first time!  They loved it, even though it took Harrison a while to figure out how to get into it!  The flaps kept getting in his way.

Flynn loved the box and when you combine a box and his pickle, you get one silly boy!  Enjoy.

Here it is on YouTube

Tanner Tuesday

Tanner is doing really well.  We have not had any vomiting and he is eating like normal.  He has been taking his thyroid pills for over a week now, and he gained 5 ounces this week!  Looks like the pills are working.

Tanner and Harrison

Tanner is asking to play more as well and is snuggling in the bed at night.  I believe he feels better.  He will go in a few more weeks to the vet for a recheck.

Thanks for checking on my favorite orange boy!

Mancat Monday

The mancats and mancats-in-training have had a busy weekend...

Oliver showed me where to put the clean laundry...such a big helper!

Harrison thought he would try some tea...Flynn drank some one day too!

Tanner, Oliver and Harrison protecting me while I eat breakfast...did we hear something?

Tanner and Harrison enjoy a snuggle and a bath.  Love how their paws are touching

Here it is on YouTube

Salmon - It's what's for dinner!  Yes, we now have to put out 7 plates of food...the special red dish is Tanner's.  He doesn't make near the mess with it.  It is called Messy Cat.

Cousin Sophie prefers the Florentine food

Cousins Georgie and Pirate, Oliver and Tanner split three cans of Proplan

Harrison and Flynn share a can of kitten food...pretty soon though they will each need their own.

My three house panthers...from left to right.  Oliver, Harrison, Flynn

Well that's what the mancats have been doing lately...

Wacky Wednesday

Today, we are featuring Harrison.  He loves to tote things around in his mouth.  He dances around with things and is just plain crazy at times!  Auntie captured these three quick videos the other day when a can of cat food fell on the floor.

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Tanner Tuesday

Tanner continues to do well, although we have another condition to add to his list...

Tanner went to the vet last Friday, for his annual visit.  It was determined that he had lost almost 2 pounds since April.  I knew he had been going down some, but didn't realize how much exactly.  The vet was concerned of course, as was I.  His coat has also been looking a bit unkempt for a few days, so I was wondering about him.

You may remember a few weeks ago, I mentioned he was vomiting more.  I mentioned this to the vet and we agreed to do an extra intensive blood panel to see what was going on.  Our vet mentioned he was a bit worried about Tanner...never a good sign :)

I wasn't sure if the results would be in on Saturday or if I'd have to wait until Monday.  Thankfully, the vet called first thing Saturday morning to give me the news...

Kidney Values = all stable

Anemic = not at this time

Potassium, phosphorus = All normal

Pancreatitis = YES, continue with the Pepcid injections daily for at least two more weeks

Thyroid levels show he is now Hyperthyroid.  Two more pills a day for Tanner.

The vet was actually quite pleased with the results as these are pretty normal aging diseases, and treatable.

Tanner has started his pills for his thyroid, so hopefully the weigh loss will stop and he will start feeling better.

For those keeping track, Tanner now takes 7 pills a day, and gets potassium powder in his morning can food.  He is getting one injection daily of Pepcid, and one injection weekly of his Adequan.

He is a happy boy though and loves life.  He plays hard enjoys a cuddle on the couch at night.  I am so thankful he is a tolerant boy!

Mancat Monday

Sunday is a time for special treats, and yesterday was no exception.  The mancats all enjoyed some fresh catnip from the garden.

Oliver,Cousin Georgie and Tanner were all waiting for Auntie to come back inside...It's like they know when she is going out to get something for them!

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Flynn absolutely adores catnip!  He gobbles it right up and rolls all around!

All four of the crazy cats! Harrison isn't so sure what to do with the catnip, nor does he understand why Flynn gets so crazy!

The catnip party moved to the front of the house, so Auntie went out and picked some from the flower bed there as well.  This picture shows Flynn and Harrison by the door.  Tanner on the orange rug, Cousins Georgie and Pirate in the middle.

Do you have a special day for extra treats at your house?

Wacky Wednesday

Today's wacky post is brought to you by Flynn.  Flynn loves his pickle toy and will toss it around and play with it for what seems like hours.  This video also shows Oliver trying to play with Flynn.  You can see how he can be a bit rough with his babies, so we are trying to work on teaching him to play nicely.  He likes to bop his babies!

Here it is on YouTube

PS - The mom should be featured here...she just now realized that her Mancat Monday post was actually posted on Tuesday!  The holiday has messed up our schedule!

Mancat Monday

The mancats are getting along quite nicely these days.  Harrison has bonded with Oliver.  Oliver has overcome his fear of the kittens and is playing with them now.  He still hasn't returned to my bed at night.  I think Auntie is putting catnip in her bed at night to lure him to her!

Harrison seeks out Oliver when he can... 

Oliver hasn't laid like this in a long time...feeling comfortable!  Love those curled back toes. 

Flynn is a sweet and calm boy.  He likes everyone, but seems to be Cousin Georgie's favorite. 

The vet thinks Flynn is going to be a big boy.  He also has a fair amount of Siamese in him because of his face shape and his eyes.  He is a bit cross-eyed, which is super adorable!

Harrison is a wild man..he totes things around in his mouth and talks a lot!  He is like Oliver in those ways which is probably why they are getting along so well. 

The kittens had their second round of vaccines this past Thursday.  They are looking good and growing steadily.  They go back in 4 weeks for their last round and rabies.  We will also get their neuters scheduled then.

Harrison is fascinated with the dishwasher!  He loves to "help" you in the kitchen.  He was talk and talk until he gets picked up to help.  He loves to load the dishwasher, hand wash dishes, wipe off the counters and cook.  He is a very curious boy and is just as content as can be to sit in your arms and watch!

This weekend we had a little girl over.  She is 8 years old.  The kittens did so well with her and let he tote them around.  She loved it!  I hope they will stay this tolerant and easy going.

Mancat Monday

Auntie ordered some shelves for the powder room and each came in a flat box.  Tanner squeezed into the box and became a stuck playmate for his babies!

Tanner in his box...he is such a funny boy!

Flynn has his mom trapped!

Flynn getting his mom...he better watch out when Tanner comes out of the box!

Here is a video of both boys getting Tanner and Tanner trying to get out of the box!

Here it is on YouTube.

Mancat Monday

The boys are all adjusting nicely to having the babies around.  There is still some hesitancy, but no growling or hissing.

Oliver and Tanner are still close and enjoy some time together just watching the babies.  I am trying to give them as much attention and normalcy as I can...

This weekend was huge for Oliver...He has made great strides in getting close to the babies.  He is trying to figure out how to play with them.  In true Oliver fashion, it is taking him a while to get his nerve up. 

This was a happy mom moment...Harrison was sleeping in this bed, which is one of Oliver's favorites.  Oliver came over, saw the baby, gave him a few licks and the laid down with him!!  So Proud of Oliver!!

Later, Harrison came over and join Oliver in the bed, and Oliver stayed!  Aren't they super cute together?  The biggest and smallest in the house right now.

Flynn had been napping on Auntie, so we pressed our luck and put him in the pile too.  They all stayed like this for a while, but the Oliver got up. 

Tanner didn't want to be left out, so we moved Harrison to his bed...they stayed like this until Harrison moved.  Tanner doesn't mind sharing with the babies and enjoys washing them.  

Harrison and Flynn are so fun because they are very relaxed and chill.  They enjoy being toted around, and when they sleep, they are OUT.  You can move them and pose them and they just keep on sleeping.

We are definitely making progress.  I am waiting now for Oliver to come back to bed at night.  Ever since the babies have been out of their room, he has not slept with me.  I miss our snuggle time.  I hope he will continue to get more comfortable with the new babies.  Maybe I'll have a good report next week!!

Harrison and Flynn Update

Flynn sitting, Harrison in scratcher

These sweet boys spent their first night out of their room last night!  They are growing up.  

It was a pretty uneventful night.  We determined that they were not really eating during the night, which was one reason for being in their own room.  They were always super eager to run free in the mornings as well, so we gave it a shot.

Harrison slept with me most of the night, much to Oliver's dismay.  Flynn wandered around more, but came for a snuggle and a wrestling match with brother about 2am.  We will have to work on bedtime rules and etiquette :)  

This morning Oliver was prancing around and acting more like a kitten.  He so wants to play and be friends he just isn't quite sure how to go about it.

Life is good!

Tanner Tuesday

Tanner continues to do well.  He has been vomiting a bit more lately, so I've started him back on his pepcid.  This is helping.  I don't know if he has upset his stomach from eating some of the rich kitten food, or if by chance his kidney values are creeping up a bit.  If the pepcid doesn't continue to help, or I see more vomiting, he will go in sooner rather than later for blood work at least.

Tanner is enjoying his babies and plays with them.  He has started washing them more and is more nurturing towards them now. 

Sometimes having kittens in the house make you act like a kitten...Who is this tiny orange baby?

Wordless Wednesday

Clockwise from Tanner is Flynn and then Harrison

Introducing....

Harrison & Flynn

I have been looking for quite some time now for a couple of kittens to add to our family.  Tanner as we know loves babies and since he is feeling and doing so well, I thought a couple of babies for him would be a nice treat.  Plus, it has been seven years since we have actually been the "Four Crazy Cats!"

Originally, I was looking for a black kitten and an orange/orange and white kitten.  Life has a funny way of changing our plans.  I put the request out to a couple of friends in the rescue world and these two black kittens were presented to me as an option.  I said I would meet them and after seeing their sweet, out-going personalities I knew they would fit right in at the house.  

I knew the risk, that Tanner may not take to them as quickly because they are older than Oliver was when he first came to us, but I thought Oliver and Cousin Georgie might like them better since they will already be playing and active.  Wow - When did getting a kitten become so complex?

Flynn Isaac is a sweet boy about 9 weeks old.  He currently weighs 2 pounds 13 ounces.

Harrison Dean is a touch younger and weighs 2 pounds even.

They are not genetic brothers but have been brought up together so they are very close and good playmates. 

Oliver is not so sure what to think and is a bit jealous.  He is getting better each day and I try to give him lots of individual attention and keep our routines.  He has returned to our bed at night and is asking for snuggles again.  He will hiss and growl if the babies get too close to him still. 

The boys have been staying at a vet's office and are used to being toted around.  They love people and are very adventurous.  They are not fazed by the hisses they are getting, so that is good. 

Flynn on the left and Harrison

They are pretty good eaters, but you have to remind them sometimes to eat because they are so busy playing!  They will run up to you just meowing and then eat like they are starved because they have waited too long!  Same with the potty...a black streak will zoom by on a mad dash to the litter box.

They play hard and then crash...Harrison couldn't make it out of the toy box... 

A picture of all four.  Tanner, although not as mothering as he was with Oliver, is still attentive.  He hangs out in the room with them.  He has stopped hissing and is trying to engage in play.  He loves when they get his tail.

I think in a couple of weeks, our house will be settled once again.  There will be many more posts featuring the two additions.  I had forgotten how hard it was to photograph moving small black fuzzies!

Harrison and Flynn have their first vet appointment on Thursday afternoon.  They have been FeLV/FIV tested, negative and dewormed, but that is all.  They need to start their vaccine series and get ready for a neuter.

Welcome to the family Harrison and Flynn!

Mancat Mystery

Today Oliver is presenting us with a mystery...

Is he about to...

Yawn

Sneeze

Meow

Leave your answer in the comments!