Keeping Up With AmyLouLa

Zoe Say "Relax"

Don't do it. It's Sunday.

My Cat Channels Al Bundy

 

I'm fairly certain that if Zoe had a waistband, her paw would be in it. So what do you think?

Good Morning

From Zander.

Zoe's Bros

These are Zoe's brothers. They are happy and well in the care of some friends in Knoxville. Aren't they adorable? So happy we found them a good forever home.

Alert Relaxation

That's my Zoe, staring out my third-floor sliders and keenly aware of the goings-on beyond her Sunday morning perch. She kept an eye on my while I was gardening this morning. Such a good girl.

Lazy Sunday, With Cats

I have very exciting plans today. I am going to stay in my PJs. All day. And hang with these two. And Oscar. And drink my new favorite coffee, from local roasters Bean Together. Hoppy Easter!

Snugglin'

It's a lazy Sunday here at Chez Morrell. Zoe and Zander have the right idea on this chilly morning... snuggling for extra warmth and cuteness!

Zoe Update

This update is long overdue, as I took Zoe to the vet last Wednesday AGAIN to see if they could get a pee sample to check for a urinary tract infection. Well, she didn't pee all day, so I had to leave her overnight. Thank goodness this animal clinic has overnight boarding. They were able to get a sample the next morning.

Yep. She has a UTI, including crystals. Ow. I have to continue giving her antibiotics orally (FUN!) and the doc wants me to change her food to something that helps prevent UTIs in the future. The food they have recommended is Royal Canin Urinary SO. I'm not sure if I'm going to continue giving this to all the cats going forward though. When I read the label, it had stuff in it like corn gluten meal and chicken meal. Ugh. I prefer to follow these guidelines and I've found that Blue Buffalo has a really good mix of ingredients.

Before I moved to Orlando, I was pretty poor and the cat food I fed the pride was cheap stuff. Now, I can afford to feed them better, which I always prefer to do when possible. I think feeding good quality food prevents health problems down the line and helps extend their lives. I am not sure why Zoe got a UTI. Maybe it's hereditary, maybe it's the result of a poor diet, maybe I didn't have enough litter boxes around, maybe I didn't change their water enough. Who knows.

Meanwhile, Zo-Zo is FINE. She's her usual chipper self, and the only way I can even tell something is wrong is that she frequents the litter box. Thank you everyone who sent get well wishes her way. She's a talkative girl, and I'm sure that she's urging me to say thanks on her behalf, every time she regales me with her meows!

Poor Zoe

I had to drop Zoe at the vet's office first thing this morning. We still need to get a pee sample from her to see if she has a urinary tract infection. She's peed on my bed twice: once on Friday and once Tuesday morning. Both times, I was in bed when she did it.

Dr. Khanna of Universal Animal Clinic is awesome. He was a recommendation from my boss, and even though I live a fair bit away, I will continue taking my kitties there because the level of service is so good. Dr. Khanna questioned me at length about Zoe's habits, and depending on what they find today after they do the urinalysis, it may be a behavioral thing with her. Oscar has been fighting with her more lately than ever before. He's usually so mellow, and I don't know why all of a sudden this is going on. If it's the case, and she feels threatened, she may be looking to me to protect her when she feels vulnerable, like when she's using the litter box. Or the bed.

Adding another litter box may help, and so might adding a pheromone diffuser in the apartment. We shall see. Meanwhile, I got to drive to the vet's office this morning with a yowling Zoe, who was in no way happy about spending some quality time in a little cat carrier.

Cute Cat Pictures Tuesday

 

Here's Zoe, all cuddled up on my new plastic Adirondack chair. I love her gold eyes. She's starting to get used to being an indoor kitty, although I can tell she pines away for the hunt. I try to play with her at least once a day with the laser pointer. She loves that.

 

Oscar was raised to be an indoor kitty, though, and he's right at home. He's become quite the snuggle bunny in his middle age, and sleeps with me for part of the night. Let me rephrase: He sleeps ON me for part of the night!

 

And then, there's Zander. Poor Zander, my red-headed step-child. Or as my friend Tori put it, I "make him sound like a cheap floozy!" every time I advertise that he's still on the market. However, it's looking positive about finding him a good forever home. My friend Terri's friend Annette's neighbor John just lost a kitty and may like to take Zander. This would be perfect for Zander, I think. I'm not convinced Zander likes competition for his affection. He's not quite recovered from Patrick moving away. A new life with a man all to himself might be just the ticket. I've got my fingers crossed.

But there you have it, cute kitties for your Tuesday evening. Gosh, I love them all so, these furry little love bugs!