Hey all;
Looks like we will closing on the house on 26 September. Teia, Hildie and Chessie will have 4 bedrooms, a big downstairs, a finished basement and a large, fenced in yard to call home soon.
Took them in today for their annual checkup and shots. Maryland allows the 3 year rabies and distemper vaccines.
Miss Hildie went first, as she's been to this clinic before. We had a different vet than the previous visits. She and the tech were both very engaging and concerned for the girls' well being. Hildie did very well, put up very little fuss. Vet thinks she is doing fine with the lower insulin dose (2 1/2 units twice a day), may lower it if her fructosamine test comes back good. Her weight is 17#, a little portly, but not too bad.
Miss Teia was next, as she's come such a long way. Again, very little fuss. She seemed to enjoy the attention and protested not once. Nice comment on how soft and healthy her fur is. Teia is 11#, which the vet said is a good weight for her size and age. Teia was a plum shaped kitty when we took her in, almost 19#, way, too heavy. Got to keep a sharp eye on her when we exit the apartment, Missy T really likes going Outside now.
Miss Chessie went last, wanted to let the Feliway do its job. When I made the appointment, the receptionist gave me a Feliway sample to wipe down the inside of her carrier. Chessie did not do too badly, complained and hissed a bit. They were even able to get a blood sample (which may have been too small, will deal with that if needed with a sedated trip) without sedation, but were very impressed with how strong she is, and how smart (did a move they'd not expected to try and avoid the blood sampling). At 18#, there is a little concern, so they'll check her thyroid enzymes. Vet is also going to research some calming things (like Feliway) we can use to help Chessie (and the other girls).
All in all, not a bad day.