Wordless Wednesday

Cookie Dough's new hoodie. Well technically it was for Kylie but its to small (weird, I know) we went to return it but Amazon is letting us keep it because we're prime customers and it would cost to much for them to return it. So now it's Cookie Doughs. I'm sure she hates me right about now : D I guess this isn't a "wordless Wednesday" post. Oh well!

What About Me?

"You focus to much on those dogs. What about me?"

We Went To The Vet Again: An Update

A few weeks ago I posted that the cats went to the doctors. Yesterday they went back for a check up and for a distemper booster. They did great, as usual. They climbed all over each other while in the carrier. But once they got out they were good. One stayed on the exam table while the other stayed in the carrier.

The vet checked Star first for her heart murmur. To my surprise it was gone! YAY! She said it is probably stress related and that every check up we should be sure to listen for it. She also has lost some weight about 5oz in 3 weeks. The Doctor's not to worried about it but she wants me to weigh her every week to get a baseline and if there are any changes to call her about it.

"I'm so happy to be here...not!"

Waiting for the Doctor.

"What are you doing?"

"Can we come out now?"

"This is not comfy."

Sitting an sulking.

"Where is that Doctor already!"

But my trouble child seems to be Miss. Cookie Dough who has been vomiting digested foods more than usual lately. Unfortunately for us their is a whole list of things that could be causing her to do that, so Dr. Natalie wants to put her on a 'sensitive stomach' diet to see if that will help. The Meow Mix they have been getting is, according to the Doc, like 'pizza and burgers to us'. Which is not good. So, we came home with special vet formula wet food. Now I need to go to the pet store to buy her food because I gave her the new food last night and she's not to impressed with it. My girls are such picky eaters. It took us forever to find the kind of wet food Star likes and now I have to worry about one eating the others food. But for the visit Cookie Dough was hamming it up because she thinks she's super cute. Well I guess she is!

"This is how I lay down now."

The Cat's Went To The Docotor's

I'm sorry for the lack of blog posts lately. It's not that I've been busy doing a ton of stuff, except for working I've just been reading all of your lovely posts. So when it comes time to write one of mine, it's to late and I'm tired.

Now that I explained that, I must tell everyone of the kitties' doctor appointment last week. We went in for a check up and some shots. I brought them both together in the same carrier. They were so cute. Cookie Dough kept meowing and Star was trying to escape by pressing her head against the door.

"I don't like being in here."

They were both very good for the doctor. My kitty vet is by far the best vet I have ever had. All of the vets in the office are great, but I give this one 5 gold stars with 2 thumbs up! She was talking to them both, petting them, allowing them to sniff her equipment and apologized for when she intruded on there territory ie: gave shots or checked their temperatures. P;us, she kept calling me 'Mom', which I loved. We had a very bad experience with bringing the cats to the vet 1 1/2 years ago, for Star's surgery, that it's wonderful to have a loving vet.

"The last time we went to the vet we came out all drugged up!"

She checked Cookie Dough first while Star sat on my lap. We have seen her vomit undigested foods and that concerned us but she just wants us to watch her to see if it continues, luckily it has only happened once more. The only thing is that need to watch that her weight doesn't go up. She's 8lbs and has gained 2 since her spay.

"Are you calling me fat?"

Unfortunately, Star has a heart mummer. I knew about this since they were monitoring her for it during her dental surgery. She checked her and it is only at a level 1 on a scale ranging from 1-6. So when we go back in 3 weeks she will be checked again by Dr. Natalie to see if it is just from being nervous or she has it all the time. She was very upset when getting the shots that she was burring her head in the tech's arm. But no behavior problems at all. At the other vets, she was clawing their shirts and trying to escape.

"I'm a good girl when you treat me right!"

The next time we go back they will get their second round of distemperment since I was a bad mommy and forgot to bring them in last year for it and the year before, that the sucky vet (as I refer to them as) never gave it to them. The doctor told me it wasn't necessary because they live indoors but encouraged, especially since I would like to foster cats. It's something that's been on my mind that I would like to eventually do, hopefully soon. I just have to work on Zach approving it.

"Wait, you mean more cats for me to play with?"

Lastly, I asked her about possibly having heart disease in their family. Unfortunately, my oldest nephew and my sister-in-law's cat Smeagol passed away last Tuesday from a heart issue. He was doing an agility exercise and he seemed to have injured his paw, but it wasn't an injured paw he had many blood clots in his leg. Dr. Natalie explained to me that the clots affected his heart very badly. I was not sure if it was hereditary or not since all the cats were in a family outside and were all 'mixing and matching' with each other (you get it). She stated that there is a blood test to check if the cat has a strand of the disease, but she has only seen this in male cats mostly under the age of 5. So as of now I'm not worried for the girls, but Star will be monitored for any further signs or symptoms of heart issues.

Sun bathing before Trinity came and spoiled all the day time fun.

So now, I'm happy to say that the girls are happy and mostly healthy. But we are going to miss Smeagol very much and the only good thing to come of this is, when they are ready, is that another rescued kitty will find a loving home.

Cookie Dough's Obsession

 I must have the oddest cat ever. Cookie Dough used to be an outside cat for the first eight months of her life. So this makes her ok with water, she loves it. Every time I go into the bathroom she runs to come with me. (Yes, my cat comes into the bathroom with me. We're a close family) She even runs in when she hears the shower stop. Because this is what she does.

 She also loves the bathroom window

But we love her anyway!

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Dogs vs. Cats: The Utlimate Show Down

A patient of mine asked me the other day, who do I like better dogs or cats?? Humm....That's a good one! I have never really thought about it.

I had both a dog and a cat growing up. My cat was afraid of me because my sister and I used to play very ruff with him (Sorry Junior). Until we were older, he never came around us that often. My dad got our dog when I was 10. I played with her in the back yard and I was the one who taught her how to loose leash walk. It's amazing that I did with no training at all. I didn't know what it was all I knew was that I just didn't want her to knock me down.

A show down indeed.

So here I will break it down....

With dogs I can bring them anywhere they are allowed. With a lot of training ANY dog can become CGC certified, a therapy dog or even a service dog. I can bring them to the park, on vacation, swimming, to friends & families homes, or just plain go for a walk. I enjoy that they bond with you so well and read your emotions like no other animal can. NOVA did a wonderful documentary entitled 'Dogs Decoded' where they showed that dogs are the most connected to us. You can watch it on Netflix. They always want to please there owners and will lift your spirit if you need someone to listen to. They are always sad when you leave but happy when whey you return. You can even use them as an excuse to exercise.

Trinity went with us to her Uncle & Auntie's wedding rehearsal

Now onto cats. Independent! That's a cat. They pretty much take care of themselves and you only have to do a few things with them. You don't have to be home at a certain time to let them do there 'business'. You can leave them home all day and they will be ok, especially if you have multiple cats.
But in my experience cats still need your affection. Before we adopted Trinity, Cookie Dough used to follow me everywhere around the house. Both my cats like to cuddle on our laps. And the definatly miss you when your gone for long periods of time. When Zach and I went on our two week honeymoon Cookie Dough was starving for attention. She peed on the table and she knocked over things in the house. Zach's brother had to come over everyday to play with Star & Cookie Dough. (He's such a good cat sitter)

"Please don't take pictures of us. It insults our intelligence!"

 So my answer is...Well I really don't know. Although a lot of this blog is based around Trinity. (I do much more with her) I love all my animals the same!

"Oh fine! I'll just take a nap right in this spot!"

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My Valentines Day Cat

Zach bought me big, beautiful flowers for Valentines Day.

And Cookie Dough ate them.

Whether it was human or animal I hope you and your Valentine had a wonderful day!

Cookie Dough Sun Bathing

 Cookie Dough loves to bath in the sun. It's especially nice considering last year it was way to cold outside and looked like this...

 Today is a much nicer day than it was at this time last year. So, Cookie is enjoying it as much as she can.

Do you think I should tell her it's going to snow tomorrow? Nah, I'll let her figure it out on her own!

Look What's For Dinner & A Sit/Stay Teeser

Look what I'm making for dinner....

 It looks yummy doesn't it? I'm making old fashioned pot roast today. I get most of my crock pot recipes from another blogger over at crockpot365.blogspot.com. They are super tasty and if your on a gluten free diet it's perfect for you! (Were not a gluten free house but I love the recipes!)

While I was taking pictures I decided to do a sit and stay for Trinity. Then Cookie Dough decided to pitch in.

 Of course she decided to taunt her knowing I wasn't going to let Trinity 'play' with her.

 Here's the look I got as I did this.

 Pretending that she wasn't doing her 'look at me, look at me!' pose.

Trinity did so well. She got a treat, then was able to chase Cookie Dough.

Top 11 of 2011

I love taking photo's especially of my pets. Here are some of my favorite pictures of 'The Girls' (and some of them with there friends) from this year!

Over at 'Click it up a notch' they are doing a top 11 of 2011 link up contest. So I decided to jump at the chance to show off my pets, my favorite photos and to join a contest. I love contests!

 

1) This is the photo that started it all and why I fell in love with my 'best friend'.

 

2) This is Trinity's first day home. She's just sitting pretty. I love how tinny she was only 18lbs!

 

3) Cookie Dough lying in the sun on an abnormally warm March day.

 4) I wanted to take some pictures of Trinity outside in the back yard. I love this one of Zzch & Trinity.

5) Here we are on  a nice June day.

6) Silly little girl with her new stuffy hanging out of her mouth.

7) A tired pup on the couch.

8) Here's Matt with Trinity & the late Jewels. They were drying off in the sun after a nice swim in the stream.

9) Here she is at my brother-in-law's wedding reception.

10) Trinity and her best friend Pancake!

11) And of course my most favorite picture of all time. Well, of this year.

I hope you enjoyed my favorite photos of this year. I hope to take plenty of pictures of my 'kids' next year!