Jellicoe
Jellicoe has a new place to rest and relax, freeing my lap most of the time, until meal-time is near. Then he sits very close to me . . . or on me.
He’s a
brave little soldier, enjoying the bribes treats he’s given before and
after the ordeal procedure. He has earnt his place by the fire, warming
his back.
I can’t
stand the thought of don’t relish am scared stiff apprehensive
about testing him at two-hourly intervals, which will have to be done in the course of one day in a
couple of weeks. Barry is confident, but I reckon that’s all top show. Under
the valiant exterior, he’s quaking fearful anxious too, I know
suspect.
Mr B and F know exactly how that feels. Sympathy to both you and Jellicoe - who is looking beautiful by the way.
ReplyDeleteThank you, on both counts.
DeleteI would be a bit nervous about the two-hourly testing too. Good luck. I'm glad Jellicoe has such good parents who look after him properly.
ReplyDeleteWe worry about spoiling his lovely temperament but - so far - he's very forgiving and doesn't hold a grudge or try to run away when he sees preparations being made.
DeleteI suppose improvement in animal care has moved on as fast as human medical care, which is why I shouldn't wonder about you having to take blood, as humans are at times required to do it themselves nowadays.
ReplyDeletePet insurance has not kept pace with modern veterinary practice so an annual amount that was quite sufficient ten years ago is no longer the case. £££
ReplyDeleteGosh, poor Jellicoe and poor you. If only you really were talking about claret.
ReplyDeleteGail notes there were some quite spectacular cauliflower ears on display during the recent Rugby World Cup!
Yesterday we were discussing the likelihood of women in the scrum developing cauliflower ears. It seems probable!
DeletePussy~cats everywhere this morning...Just left
ReplyDeletea comment on Henny's Blog post....The lovely
Smokey is at the end of it.....
https://hennypennylane.blogspot.com/
And the lovely Jellicoe looks lovely there, away
with the fairies, wonder what he's dreaming of....
He has great colour/markings...very distinctive..
Bless..!x
😼 🐾🐾 😼 🐾🐾 😼 🐾🐾 😼 🐾🐾
PS..
HeHe! Just to put the record straight...I have 'not'
moved from Reading to Plymouth, according to
your 'Live Traffic Feed'...! :(.
Live traffic feed has a mischievous mind of its own!
DeleteHI Janice - poor Jellicoe, or poor you two ... still he does have a very nice resting place ... please could I bring my bed and rest there too?! Thanks for all the updates ... claret blood - nooooo!! Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThere's always room at the fireside but you might have to jockey for position;-)
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DeleteSweet Jellicoe. You and your husband deserve a treat for keeping up on his health needs. I do not envy your need to prick and test. I'd never find Precious in the small house if we ever have to go down this road. Best wishes and purrs to you Jellicoe. Your mum and dad love you.
ReplyDeleteThank you:-)
DeleteJellicoe is a beautifully marked cat! Just a gorgeous fellow. I have never taken blood from a cat, although I've had cats take blood from me. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI laughed at 'I have never taken blood from a cat, although I've had cats take blood from me'. Cats are not very careful when they take blood from people, are they?
DeleteWhat a handsome cat Jellicoe is, and very brave too having to go through the "blood letting" ordeal twice-daily ... xxx
ReplyDeleteIn addition to the blood-letting, he is jabbed twice a day, too. I'm not sure I would be so patient! x x x
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