unwinding time

I've had a lazy unstructured morning. I did the minor chores around the house, shaved,


paid a bill, went to Starbucks, then came home to lay on the carpet with Blue. He needs


me on his level a lot.


I was philosophical and just letting my mind wander towards the abstractions of where


I live and where I will be living. I unwound a little too much and things, nothing, seemed to 


make sense. But then I remembered to come onto here - to be responsible for my life


and relationships and very much take consolation and strength from our group here.


So, I'm getting back into life again. I have an appointment for Blue at 1pm around the corner.



Things are good,


peace,


Mark

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lilmissy7
lilmissy7

I hope Blue’s appointment goes good, maybe you can give him a nice treat after for being a brave little man :)
Big hug <3
malibumark
malibumark

Thanks lil missy! We’re in the waiting room right now!
Ladybug7
Ladybug7

Good luck to you and Blue! Hope the appointment goes well.
malibumark
malibumark

Thanks Judy!
malibumark
malibumark

Blue pooped all inside his carrier case. I washed him off when he got home.
Used some towels that I then threw away to clean his rear.
Ah well, he does this everytime his in a carrier. It's going to be a messy flight to Maryland!
Yikes! I pray for the patience of my co-flyers!
gr8ful1
gr8ful1

So sorry to hear about Blue’s carrier anxiety. Spirit has it, too. I try to help her by putting a small, soft blanket in the carrier and playing, via my phone, relaxing songs from Through a Cat’s Ear on YouTube. I tried that Feliway spray, but it didn’t work for her. I’ve heard of some people having success with a Thundershirt. Maybe you can ask the vet for tips before the flight. This article has some great tips. https://www.insider.com/guides/pets/flying-with-a-cat
malibumark
malibumark

Thanks Susan. The vet wouldn’t give any advice. He just basically said, you can’t help what happens
gr8ful1
gr8ful1

Well, that’s not very helpful.
…but you can prepare for it. I especially like sections 2 and 3 of the article.
malibumark
malibumark

thanks. I will check it out tomorrow.
Right now I have to write a journal and then get to bed.
I am spent! :) xo