We collected Dougal late this afternoon and this picture shows him in the pen I used many years ago when I used to breed and show Birman cats. He has to have caged rest, although he is allowed out under supervision for exercise. He must not jump up or down or play with Florence his sister. He has to go back for a check-up in four weeks’ time.
He had not been home five minutes before he had been in the litter tray for a poo, eaten some Dreamies and scoffed a whole sachet of food; fish flavoured too and he used to prefer chicken. It took Florence longer to eat half a sachet while he was eating a whole one.
This picture does not show the extent of his shaved body. His back and spinal area from tail to almost his neck is bald although the fur is starting to grow back already. He also has other shaved parts on his legs. His right back leg is still quite swollen and he has to have an ice pack on it four times a day. Apparently he is not keen on this procedure, and tries to hide, but it will help the swelling as will the exercise. We have two lots of painkillers to give him so hopefully he will be comfortable.
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