Monday, March 21, 2016

2 steps forward, 1 step back

Toojoh is doing very well in many respects. He is adjusting to apartment life relatively well, though when he goes outside he really just lights right up.

His new food is still not agreeing with him, but I am assured that it will take weeks to get him back to digesting properly and I have to keep reminding myself to be patient. His skin is clearing up quite well, but the bacterial infection seems to have caused hyperkeretosis (which is a weird skin condition that causes a thickening of the outer layer of skin, which then flakes off and can become quite itchy). It is not a major issue, but it will need some ongoing care to make sure it doesn't get out of hand.

He seems happy all in all but this week developed some blood in his stool and yesterday vomited up his whole dinner. Two steps forward, one step back.

But we are doing what is best for him. And while he many never be healthy again, we can at least make him comfortable. The plan right now is to get him stabilized enough that he can return to his home, which we know he misses very much (when he sees pictures of his human his tail starts wagging like crazy and he gets the biggest smile across his face).

Forgive the bad picture from my phone; Toojoh wondering why I'm taking a picture instead of rubbing his belly!

The cats are getting disinterested in his, which is good for him but not so good for each other because they are back to being enemies! I guess for a while they felt united in their hatred of the new guy, but now he's old news.

Happy Monday!

-J

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