prickly

did you know that a cat's tongue is very prickly? it's fasinating to look at all close-up. (i recommend you click to enlarge to get the full effect.)














interesting, but very disconcerting to me, because lionel has been licking off the topical ointment i've been applying to the red spot on his belly. he's EATING IT. i emailed the vet (yes, i email with my vet. we're that close.) and she said it was alright for him to consume his medicine in small quantities, but if he's licking the spot he's probably irritating it and he may need an e-collar. i don't think he would like that very much, but he won't listen to reason. LIONEL, STOP EATING THE OINTMENT OFF YOUR BELLY OR YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO WEAR ONE OF THESE!




















i like dogs too.

vet visit for lionel

lionel has to go to the vet this weekend because he has a weird red patch on his belly that i suspect he's been scratching at. while i know it's going to be very unpleasant to get him into his carrier and to the vet, i'm excited for the doc to see him because he's SO MUCH BIGGER than when she last saw him.

he was scrawny. like this.



he's not scrawny anymore. in fact, he weighs TEN POUNDS! he's my BIG BOY.



i'm such a dork for my cats.