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The drain tube from the hematoma has been removed but there are still four stitches deforming the shape of my ear. Hopefully it will look better when the stitches are removed and the fur grows back.
I'm not very happy about the situation.
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After another horrible trip to the vet I finally have my freedom.
It took four of them to hold me down as the doctor cut the sutures holding the tube in my ear. Then he unceremoniously just pulled it out leaving a trail of disgusting ooze on my face.
But then the big guy whisked me out to the car and a short trip home. At first I thought it was a trick when he opened the car door to the yard instead of pulling into the garage. But I made a break for it into the cool grass and freedom.
It was cool and sunny as I bathed in the sunshine.
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I got an ear infection last weekend. It was so bad I blew an ear drum and then an ear hematoma which sent the big guy over the top. On Monday he dragged me to the vet which wasn't too awful. The doc stuck sticks in my ears, gouged around, rinsed with crap and added drops that burned. I thought the worst was behind me.
But Wednesday I was back at the vet for the horror of surgery. I don't remember much but when I woke up dizzy that night, my ear was killing me with a tube sticking out and several ugly stitches. And the bucket around my neck had to go.
I feigned walking into the walls and bumping into chairs and after falling down a few times the big guy caved and removed the bucket.
Crying hasn't got me outside yet, but by sitting at the front door for hours I can see the big guy is ready to buckle any minute.
Now if this damn tube in my ear would stop itching I could think straight. And I look terrible with half my head shaved.Current Mood:  uncomfortable |
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Jan. 20th, 2009 @ 07:45 pm
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Every time the big guy pets me I get an electric shock.
He thinks it's so funny but I don't.Current Mood:  annoyed |
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First I get chased home by a stray dog, then the big guy disappears for the whole day and to top it off I get into a fight on my own porch with another cat.
Sux, Sux, Sux
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All is well in Casa De Ipoh. Below you'll see the updated score sheet. I've been working on a most excellent chart. As you can see I'm on schedule for a record setting season.
I got a little scratched up a few weeks back and the big guy has been annoying in his concern. It was just a scrape but he went ga ga with the ointment and the cleaning - What a loon! Anyway it's almost healed now, just a little scab left on my cheek.
It was hot today so nothing exciting to report.
Jun. 25th, 2008 @ 06:46 pm
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The hunting season is open and the present count is THREE. I'm not sure if I'll beat last year's number (36) but I'm already ahead of schedule.
The new porch insert has been installed but I'm having trouble using it. Besides, I like it better when it's opened for me. Why should I have to work?
The weather has been unpredictable - Sometimes hot, sometimes cold and often wet - I wish it would settle down.
Mar. 30th, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
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I thought I'd check in and wish everyone on the web a Happy New Year. All's well here in Casa de Ipoh. The weather has warmed up a little so I've been outside more.
The big guy didn't buy me that porch door insert like he promised, so I didn't bring him any gifts for Christmas either. Not the best way to celebrate the holidays but you have to be equal, you know?
I've been surfing the Cat Macros over on I Can Has Cheezburger and I have to wonder what idiots are doing that stuff. Sure it's funny, but also insulting. We cats are excellent spellers and even if weren't we're smart enough to use spell check. Obviously we can edit and write blogs and edit pictures, right? So why is the spelling so poor? If we could vote, you could bet you Meow Mix there would be a big scandal about insensitivity and harassment.
Jan. 12th, 2008 @ 02:03 pm
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The official score card says I have 36 kills for the Year. Last year I had 37.
But last year there wasn't a drought or a heat wave. So I think I'm doing great.
Should I make the extra effort to beat last year? I don't feel the imperative for two more deaths this year. It's the holidays and it's cold.
Of course if some dumb chipmunk or rat crosses the zone of death he's dead.
Dec. 14th, 2007 @ 10:33 am
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Sorry it's been a while since my last update but life has been too much fun to sit in front of the computer.
I had a great summer doing cat stuff - sleeping in the sun, chasing birds, eating vermin.
The Fall came and I had fun playing in the leaves and stuff.
The big guy thinks I only brought home 34 gifts this year, but he's way off. The number is closer to twice that.
Speaking of which, he proved his usefulness again last night. It was freezing outside but I came in and curled up against him and was instantly warm. He makes a decent bed warmer.
Later
Nov. 30th, 2007 @ 10:10 am
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The big guy didn't come home last night.
Maybe he's upset that he can't keep up with me since I've brought in 16 guests and he's got nothing.
Or maybe it's the hot weather.
He's done this before, so I'm not too concerned.
If he doesn't come home tonight I'll start organizing a house party.
May. 29th, 2007 @ 12:07 pm
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The weather is finally getting warmer and I've switched to the summer schedule - Sleep all day and Out all night. I've also been scoping out the hunting grounds in preparation for the hunting season. I can't wait - I'm so excited. This is going to be a great season.
Mar. 7th, 2007 @ 05:20 am
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I'm so bored. It's nasty outside and since the big guy is a relatively good hunter, I don't feel the need to set my paws on the cold ground outside. Here inside, the ground is soft and warm. But mostly I pass the time sleeping in the sunlight.
Life isn't so bad - But I'm looking forward to the start of hunting season.
Feb. 17th, 2007 @ 10:26 am
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Today was the third day in a row that the big guy has really pissed me off. It started on Sunday when I came home with a minor cut on my paw. The big guy made such a stink because I got a little blood on the carpet. It's not like I was making a fuss or whining but he went nuts.
He tackled me and rolled me over and pulled on my paw - So I drew his blood! But my victory was short lived once he'd locked the doors and put on the thick leather gloves. But I made my objections known.
Since then we've been wrestling everyday as he tries to put that goo on my paw. I hope he gives up soon. This is not my idea of fun.
Dec. 6th, 2006 @ 01:52 pm
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Today, the big guy demonstrated, once again, why I bother to keep him around.
That feral cat, that occasionally invades my territory and fights with me, has been sneaking into the house (through my cat door) and stealing my food. This morning he made a huge blunder when he came in while the big guy was home. The big guy quickly chased him from the house and down the street. But he was so stupid (the cat, not the big guy) that he came back less than an hour later. He didn't realize that the big guy had set the doors for "In only" and promptly caught the trespasser.
Animal control was called and took the criminal away to jail within 30 minutes.
Now I have no grudge against my fellow cats, as long as they stay out of my territory and keep away from my food. Fighting, stealing and trespassing is just too much for me to ignore so i bid good riddance to the criminal element.
Obviously, all those training sessions over the past two years have really sharpened the big guy's hunting and trapping skills.
BTW, I observed this all from the comfort of my crow's nest. There was no need for me to soil my claws.
Good job Big Guy! - You can stick around a little longer.
Nov. 12th, 2006 @ 07:52 pm
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All is going well here. I got into a nasty fight a few weeks ago (the other guy looked much worse) but my cuts have mostly healed. It been chilly but not too cold which is nice. The leaves are all over the place though and I really find that crunching noise to be really annoying. It hasn't affected my hunting though. Which, by the way, has greatly improved over last season. The current tally is: 36
Bunnys - 9
Chipmunks - 8
Birds - 7
Shrews - 5
Mice - 4
Lizards - 3 Here's another picture of me looking really cute, I hope you like it. 
Nov. 12th, 2006 @ 12:22 am
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Some have asked for more pictures of me. Here you go!
May. 6th, 2006 @ 10:01 am
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I brought the big guy a shrew to celebrate The Mexican holiday. And since his hunting skill have proven to be very lacking, I killed and decapitated it for him. Aren't I the nicest kitty?
Anyway the Year-To-Date list is:
3 Lizards (2)
2 Chipmunks (2)
2 Shrews (1)
1 Bird
1 Bunny (1)
Number in paraenthesis indicates the number that enrolled in the Catch-and-Release program.
May. 5th, 2006 @ 08:08 am
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So I drowned a bird in the Toilet just like I saw in the movies. The big guy was so surprised when he saw it floating there and couldn't figure out how I did it. That was fun.
Apr. 13th, 2006 @ 08:20 pm
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Last night I tried to make the big guy take shelter from the tornados - But he wouldn't listen. I jumped all around the bed, I screamed, and I showed him how to get under the bed. But he wouldn't listen.
What an idiot!
Apr. 8th, 2006 @ 05:26 am
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