Yesterday was a surgery day at FFRC. While we didn't do any FFRC cats, we did some public cats! We did 2 female surgeries and 3 male surgeries. Plus, we had a cat (already neutered) that needed a major neck laceration sutured. All did just fine!
Dr. Darcy also did many physicals for us.
These cats physicals were good--teeth good, lungs good, heart good: Alma, Coralie, CDot (he has a super good heart!), Kiara, Lena, Lucie, Magic, Shaz, Spiker, Vernon and Zelda.
These cats had a few comments in regards to their physical:
Shamballie--has much tenderness along his spine--meds given as an anti-inflammatory
Ramsay--both knees luxated, but minor
Pania--her congestion is strictly in her head, continue antibiotics
Derecho--his weight is just fine! The main thing is his weight stays steady, which is healthier than going up and down.
Camvi--has a slight heart arrhythmia, this is minor and nothing to worry about.
Sevaun--she is our 18 year old Covie and is certainly showing her age. She has much atrophy in both back legs and also has much arthritis in her neck and spine. She received an anti-inflammatory plus soreness meds. These soreness meds are safe for cats and can be given daily, which we will do. Such an awesome cat.
Sparrow--her rear leg is stronger! No need to do the "tightening knee" surgery! But, we will reevaluate her again next month when Dr. Darcy comes. There's still some grinding in the knee but it's a strong leg. If all is well then we will start on finding her a real home!
Janie--our dogcat of FFRC. She has a significant heart murmur--a 4 out of 5. We will just carry on as normal with her. She is 13, will be 14 in September. In 2019, she had a 2 out of 5 heart murmur. Even though it has progressed, she is a happy dog and appears to be healthy otherwise. She loves the cats, still climbs the Kuranda Towers and knows very well how to get what she wants out of all of us!
It's cold outside--next week we are to have a couple days below 32. But, the grass is still green, leaves are budding out. The geese here on the farmyard are laying eggs. We're getting now about 30 eggs a day from the chickens! My bird houses have active nest building going on! Cold or not, it's springtime!
I won't be here too much Monday. Steve has two specialist doctor appointments, one is out of town. We are hoping they are both going to say--go on home and carry on.....you are fine!
We've worked on the two memorial gardens here at FFRC this weekend--getting the leaves, sticks and winter debris cleaned out. The roses are growing already as are many other plants.
If you hear a particular loud meowing going on, that is probably Kiara. She has become quite a vocal girl. And if you talk to her, she likes to carry on a conversation back with people! Pania too has been vocalizing more the past few days. Her meows mean--more Pania flakes.....yes, again!
Have a wonderful Sunday.