Melodi Update

The other day was a normal day just like any other. I came home, we fixed dinner, sat down to eat and took stock of where the individual cats were.

Bubby was sleeping on the couch.

Isabelle was on top of the chair.

Melodi was at the back door looking out.

Then mom turned to me and said "where's that spot on her?" Referring to her wound.

So I try to, from across the room, examine her. I didn't see anything. I watch the evening news and finish my meal and pretty soon Melodi's asking to go out (read: pawing at the front door). So when I get up to let her out I examine her more closely. Her "kitty scab" is gone! At that point I wasn't sure where it was (I later found it on the floor of my bedroom).

Before letting her out, I examine the actual wound itself. It's nearly completely healed up!!! The only thing left (besides a patch of super short fur) is a tiny scrape. Kinda like what a human's scratch would look like after their scab had fallen off.

And all this without a $500 vet bill!! Woohoo! I was so relieved when I discovered she was getting back to normal. I swear I almost did cartwheels right there in the living room :)

Now, she's back to her typical self. She always acted fine but from a distance (and even up close) you can't tell there was ever anything wrong with her. She still demands to go outside and now has developed the habit of every time she comes in, she goes right to kitchen and asks for cheese or treats (read: meows endlessly til she gets them).

I swear she's like a two year old child sometimes...

Melodi

Melodi HAS to have some medical attention. A few weeks ago she came inside from her daily outdoor adventures with a nasty wound. I don't know if I've blogged about this here or not yet. Anyway for awhile it was fine, I thought 'ok maybe this will heal on it's own'. Then it started being not so fine. Her fur quickly became matted down and one time when I picked her up...well lets just say it was like popping a blister. Not so pretty.

So tonight I'm taking her to the nearest vet. I can't let this go anymore and even though I don't have the extra money right now, I'm going to have to afford it somehow if I want to keep my cat healthy. And she is my baby so staying healthy for her is a must.

I'm...a little scared of this. I don't know what they are going to say about her and I know her wound is infected. I can smell it and it's not a pleasant smell. I hope it's nothing too serious and I hope it's not too costly because I'm not made of money. But in my opinion, whatever they have to do to make her well and healthy...I'm willing to do what it takes to be able to afford it. Even if I have to go shovel manure at a local barn.

So anyone that comes across this...can you send prayers and good energy towards Melodi? If something were to be SERIOUSLY wrong with her I'd go insane. As I said before, she is my baby...