Binkers Rides Shotgun

A couple of weeks ago, I had noticed that Baby’s eye was tearing up a bit.  Not an uncommon event and I was keeping a watch on it.  As Binkers was sitting on her Daddy’s lap Monday night; I noticed her right eye did not look right.  Upon further inspection I could see that her lower eye lid was slightly slit.  The eye looked okay, no weeping or blood or visible scratch.  However, first thing the next morning off we went to the vet with Baby riding shotgun in her Barbie carrier.  Yep, Barbie pink!  (Several years ago one of the pet shops had “Barbie” accessories for dogs and cats.  I had purchased two for our girls much to Kevin’s dismay. ) We automatically thought that Binker’s kitten, Spirit had scratched her which turned out to be correct.  Spirit turned 8 month old October 25^th and attempts to get Binker to play.  She usually jumps on her back demanding a kitty back ride or tackles her.  This is accompanied by Binker’s screams and cat curses to the kitten.  Which of course, the kitten ignores and thinks that yes, Binker is playing with me. 

Dr. Fuller examined her thoroughly and her eye itself was not scratched nor did he need to do surgery on the slit.  He prescribed some antibiotic eye drops for us to administer.   He also said to keep it refrigerated as we may need it again with Spirit.   While there, I had him run blood work on her as she had lost 1.9 pounds in a little over a year.  All is fine; except normal aging as she is 12 years old.  We are extremely fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and compassionate veterinarian.  I have known Dr. Fuller for years and trust him explicitly with the care of my cats.  So important to have a vet you can trust. 

I can tell Binkers is aging a bit; she was much more comfortable with Dr. Fuller.  She doesn’t play or run like she used to (unless Spirit is after her).  She does get more exercise with Spirit as Spirit thinks she is a Border cat and tends to “herd” Binks. 

Pets are so amazing and our cats fascinate me with their antics.  At times you can read their body language and can predict their next move.  I cannot imagine life without cats. 

Have you hugged your pet today?