There are new schedule changes for Charlie in terms of his acupuncture appointments and therapy.
The acupuncture vet has decided to stop Charlie’s land therapy sessions. His back legs are weak because the nerves in his back aren’t letting him know to move his legs.
She’s also stretched his acupuncture to once every two weeks to see how he does.
I’m a little anxious about this, but will give it a go. It will save me quite a bit of money. Land therapy is $25 and acupuncture is close to $70.
But my main goal is Charlie of course. I will pay whatever I have to to ease his pain.
Therapy With An Eggshell Mattress Pad:
They instructed me to order one of those eggshell mattress pads. Which I will do after I finish this.
They want me to lay it on the floor and have him walk on that. That will be similar to what they do there. He needs to walk on uneven surfaces to try to strengthen his back feet and legs.
Soon I am taking Charlie to his acupuncture appointment, so I will finish this when I get back. He’s already had his morning egg and Ivy’s had her morning spoonful of wet cat food.
It has been raining all night. The water is now standing on the patio because it hasn’t let up.
Despite the rain, Charlie still wanted out all night. I wanted to throw the covers over my head and stay there. But each time I got up and let him out.
Then I sit in the chair by the French doors and wait for him to want back in.
Ivy & The Bathtub:
I am beginning to wonder if Ivy actually likes getting wet.
Every evening now when I take a shower, as I mentioned last week, Ivy is already in the bathtub. I tell her I’m getting ready to turn the water on.
She is a smart cat, so I know she has put the sequence of events together.
Still she lays there as the water gets her wet and then she jumps out, immediately licking the water off her fur.
I once had a cat that loved to curl up in the bathroom sink. Doubt Ivy would fit. But I’ve never known a cat that liked to get wet.
We’re now back home. And it’s still raining.
I guess I’m staying in the rest of the day with Charlie and Ivy.
Hugs to both you and Charlie and sweet Ivy that loves the water !
Hoping the mattress gets fixed soon for you !
Sorry to hear about Nathan leaving hopefully you can stay in touch !
Good evening Brenda,
I am sorry to hear about your bed, I agree with the above comments, you should not have to pay for anything, your bed is defective.
I hope that Nathan is still a part of your life after he moves. I am sure that he can use the friendship, and advice and you can use the occasional help.
Looking forward to hearing how Charlie does with the eggshell crate.
The rain is heading our way tomorrow. After such a dry summer here it looks like we are in for a rainy fall. Hope the home treatment will help Charlie. xo Laura
I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW BASE AND HOSES, WHEN CLEARLY THE ONES YOU GOT WITH THE BED ARE DEFECTIVE.
AS I SAID PREVIOUSLY, OUR SLEEP NUMBER BAD IS CLOSE TO 30 YEARS OLD AND NEVER A BIT OF TROUBLE !
PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND COMFORT FOR SWEET CHARLIE !
I hope they get the sleep number parts to you and you can get your bed stable. Glad you will only have to have Charlie go every few weeks now for the therapy.
Happy Thursday.
Kris
So sorry to hear of the problems with your new bed. Hopefully it will be all fixed soon. i hate it when our fur babies start to decline. Maybe this eggshell pad will help him. i love hearing of Ivy’s shenanigans. it is so interesting how different they all are. Our little rescue kitty is Ivy’s age and a sweet thing. Only cackles! If I pick her up and kiss her on her forehead she goes ballistic!! Yet she lives to cuddle on your chest and sick her toes.