Chris went to the vet yesterday for his infected ear again. They had him on an oral antibiotic which caused him to puke once every five or six times I gave it to him. After the full course, twice, I didn’t notice any difference. I’ve lost count of how many different treatments we tried.
When we arrived at the vet, the office cat, Freddy, was very interested in Chris. He checked out every inch of his carrier. I thought there would be some hissing, but there was not.
A vet tech brought us into the exam room and asked many questions before leaving. I then unzipped Chris, but he was in no hurry to get out of his carrier.
The vet tech came back in with a pair of wildlife gloves. You know, the ones they use for catching alligators. I said, “I see you are preparing for Chris.”
“You can’t be too careful,” she said. She remembered Chris from the last time he was there.
The vet that usually sees Chris only does occasional surgeries there now, so another vet saw Chris this time. She did a basic exam while the tech held Chris with her big alligator gloves. While she was examining Chris, Friddy was sticking his paw under the door. He must have heard Chris howling. I wanted to get a photo of that, but the vet stepped in the way when I tried.
The vet then attempted to clean Chris’s ears. She started with the good ear. After several seconds they were forced to do the burrito wrap on Chris. That lasted about half a second before he burst free and jumped to the ground.
The vet said she wanted to give Chris a little time to calm down, so the vet tech thought she could briefly sneak out of the room. She pushed Chris back with her foot, but she did not realize that Chris was an excellent escape artist in his prime, and he still had those skills available for emergency situations, like vet visits. As soon as the door opened, he was out of there.
She caught Chris and brought him back to the exam room. The vet wanted to check her medication inventory, so I was alone with Chris for a while. At first, he got under an end table. I thought that was weird at first. I mean, it would be easy to pull him out of there. Later I found out that was wrong.
Chris ended up lying under a chair, but when they came back into the room he went under the end table again. I tried to pull him out, but his claws were hooked around the other end of the table, and we had to move it so the vet tech could loosen his death grip. Once we had him, we packed him in his bag, and she brought him to the back where they bring bad kitties. I could hear him screaming from my room.
After almost an hour and a half, they sent us home with an ear medication and instructions on how to order another compounded medication.
On another note, I am still looking for readers willing to review my book. So far I got one from Ellen from 15 and Meowing. Thank you, Ellen. The Kindle version of the book will be free Saturday and Sunday. You can get it here. It is also available in printed form, but I can’t make those free. Thank you in advance.
Bad Cat Chris 
Chris definitely is not interested in medical care for his ear! LOL These chronic things are tough to treat I guess. Anyway, I’m glad you mentioned your book – I can’t read it on Kindle since I don’t have it so will order the print version and I’d be happy to do a review after I’ve read it!
Hugs, Pam
That is very nice of you, Pam. You don’t need a kindle. You can read it on the computer or phone or tablet if you have one. I have a Kindle but usually use the Kindle app on my phone.
I just ordered the paperback – will get it next week. I don’t have a phone or tablet I can read the kindle version on. I read all the time though so I’ll keep you posted.
Pam
Okay. Thanks so much.
Mmm, “gator gloves”, need those for June … handling her is about 100% impawsible (she apparently knew Chris in another life). Here’s to listening ears getting what they need soon, so’s you don’t have to go through this again …
Thanks so much.
Oh, Chris. You are so smart, but so naughty. I see where you got your nickname… Get well soon.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Thanks.
Awww poor Chris!!!!! I feel so bad for him! Hoping he is ok! Unfortunately I don’t review books on Kindle. All of the books I have reviewed I have been sent a complimentary copy. I understand you can’t afford to ship one, but with my husband off school all summer (he goes back August 28th), money is extremely tight and I can’t buy one right now 😦
Message me your address and I will send you one.
thank you!! I will!
Poor Chris! Hope the medication works.
Thank you.
Poor Chris! I hope whatever they prescribed this time does the trick. Have they done a culture to find out what might be causing the problem?
They did something like that last time.
Poor Chris. I hope he feels better soon.I enjoyed your book and hope you write another.
Thanks. I am 60% through my next one. 🙂
Poor Chris and poor you. It’s been years and years since we’ve had a cat that was not fun at the Vet place.
Poor Chris has been suffering with this ear problem for too long.
Poor Chris! I hope this latest treatment does the trick for his comfort and yours!
Thank you.
Poor Chris. I sure hope the prescribed treatment works this time.
I just ordered your book, and will read (and review) it soon!
Thanks so much.
It sounds like Chris has medical PTSD! It must be awful for everyone involved. Take care.
I think that is a good term for it.
Oh Chris, so sorry you still have that ear-infection. Will send some Healing Pawkisses to feel better soon🙏🐾😽💞
I don’t know if you have already tried Homeopathy, but if this last treatment doesn’t work, I sure would recommend it😺
I am willing to try natural treatments.
dood….” the room were they bring bad kitties”….what de ….sure dad dinna take
ewe two jail….YEOW….glad ewe gave them a what for tho…keep up de good werk and hope de medz help yur ear buddy ~~~~~🐟
Thanks so much.