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5:00 p.m., Monday the 20th

Rainee did not throw up last night, thank the gods. I have no idea whether she'll be able to contain it tonight.

A guy has been over today, painting certain areas in our house. (He also applied mud to the dining room.) None of this took place in my room, but Rainee has to be confined in here with me, for two more days. It's depressing, Rainee's crying to get out, and of course I can't explain to her what's going on.
 
Have you thought about consulting a vet about Rainee's vomiting problem? I haven't had cats in a while, but I seem to recall there were meds, in a tube paste form, that we gave to help hairballs pass. Do you brush her? Or maybe she's having an issue with some of her food...
 
1:43 p.m., Tuesday the 21st

Rainee has always been a barfer; we have consulted with a vet about it more than once. She is a short-haired cat and hairballs don't seem to be the problem. Personally I think it's stress.

She didn't barf last night so that's three in a row. If she starts throwing up every night, we'll probably take her to a vet. Which would increase her stress levels, by the way.

Snowbunny took pity on her last night, and let her come out for the night. Rainee was glad for the freedom, but she still came and slept with me on my bed.
 
kdt26417 said:
1:43 p.m., Tuesday the 21st

Rainee has always been a barfer; ...Personally I think it's stress.
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Greetings fellow cat person. I too have a cat that barfs a lot. I too have wondered if it's a mental thing with her... not necessarily stress in the moment, but did she "learn" to be a barfer from stress in her earlier life (she used to live with a bunch of other cats and was given up due her owner moving)? But what's funny is that we recently went back to an older cat food we hadn't bought in years (it's just what was available that day) and two contradictory things: 1, this stuff seems to make her barf more than anything! 2, she yet really seems to like it and her behavior literally changed around the time we got it: she seemed happier and more relaxed. So, as befits a cat: very weird. She is a happy barfer? Apparently. So, if this makes her happy and she's still getting nourished... I'll just clean up after her.
 
We've tried all kinds of cat food for Rainee. Right now she is on a very low-fat diet. She has wet food in the morning, and dry food at night. So she is also getting a variety.

Snowbunny is extremely conscientious, proactive, and smart about taking care of our pets. Rainee does not seem to be suffering; if she were we would certainly take more action.
 
I'm glad to get more details. This was not meant as a criticism. I was just concerned.

Maybe Rainee would benefit from being able to roam around the house more when the dogs are on a walk or something. Some people even walk their cats outside on a leash, but of course, some cats hate the leash.

I know both you and SB are very caring pet owners. Those dogs almost seem to be SB's life, with all their barn hunt stuff, etc.!
 
1:22 p.m., Wednesday the 22nd

Normally Rainee is free to roam the house. It's just while the painters are working that she has to be confined to my bedroom. Today should be the last day the painters are here.

She didn't throw up last night so that's four in a row. That's no guarantee of five in a row but it is encouraging.

Eddie has learned to behave around Rainee. Ginger has learned to some extent, but sometimes she gets carried away around Rainee and tries to play; Rainee doesn't want to play.
 
1:39 p.m., Thursday the 23rd

This would be a good time to review the User Guidelines ... particularly Guideline #8, which reads: "The Life stories and blogs section is for sharing poly experiences in a safe place. No arguing, criticism, or uninvited advice-giving is permitted in these threads."

Note that the guideline in question doesn't say "relationship advice;" it says just says "advice." As such, it could mean any kind of advice, anything from relationship advice to home improvement advice. Life stories and blogs is not the place for it.

In case I have gave the impression that I invited the giving of advice, let me be as clear as I can, in the simplest words possible: I do not want any advice. I never have; I never will. This applies to ideas and suggestions as well. No thanks.

Of course I assume that those who give advice mean well, so I don't mean to criticize them. But I fervently ask that you reserve advice-giving for the many other users here who will appreciate it. There is no need to include me in that group.

I hope this clears things up going forward.
 
kdt26417 said:
1:39 p.m., Thursday the 23rd

This would be a good time to review the User Guidelines ... particularly Guideline #8, which reads: "The Life stories and blogs section is for sharing poly experiences in a safe place. No arguing, criticism, or uninvited advice-giving is permitted in these threads."

Note that the guideline in question doesn't say "relationship advice;" it says just says "advice." As such, it could mean any kind of advice, anything from relationship advice to home improvement advice. Life stories and blogs is not the place for it.

In case I have gave the impression that I invited the giving of advice, let me be as clear as I can, in the simplest words possible: I do not want any advice. I never have; I never will. This applies to ideas and suggestions as well. No thanks.

Of course I assume that those who give advice mean well, so I don't mean to criticize them. But I fervently ask that you reserve advice-giving for the many other users here who will appreciate it. There is no need to include me in that group.

I hope this clears things up going forward.
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Kevin, when you post in a public place about an ill cat, people are going to be concerned. I posted because I was worried. You seemed worried, yourself!

I am familiar with the guidelines, thanks, but I made an exception.

Compassionate people are going to worry about a sick pet, especially when you mention it day after day after day. If you want to blog in your own private journal about your ill cat, then no one will see and no one will worry. When you post in a public place, such as our journal section, and the information you post is concerning, despite the guidelines, you might expect feedback from compassionate people who are animal advocates. If you post non-controversial stuff, no one will be concerned.

Or maybe you have a calendar where you can put a hash mark to indicate "cat threw up," "cat didn't throw up." Then you'll have a record and none of our members will need to see it and worry.

Bowing out.
 
2:38 p.m., Friday the 24th

I'll try not to give anyone reason to worry in the future. For the record, I am not some neglectful person that would let my pets suffer without taking appropriate action. I know Snowbunny isn't that kind of person.
 
3:51 p.m., Saturday the 25th

Snowbunny has taken Eddie to the airport (sunport) to soothe anxious travelers there. It is an official job, Snowbunny and Eddie both wear uniforms for it, and Eddie takes it very seriously. He even has business/trading cards; some people collect those for different dogs at different airports. Anyway they'll be gone for a couple of hours, and in the meantime I am "partying" with some port.

Earlier today, Snowbunny and I went and got haircuts, at a place we really like, just a young lady starting out on her own, with one guy working with her. After the haircuts, we stopped at McDonald's for a small meal for Snowbunny, and a caramel frappe for me. Meanwhile, Brother-Husband's sister is driving home (with her husband I think) from Michigan, and Albuquerque is on the way, so they might stop and see us tonight.
 
3:11 p.m., Sunday the 26th

So what I have heard is that BH's sister took a more direct route (thru Texas; I think they live in El Paso?), so we will not be meeting up with her here in Albuquerque. We did (last night) have takeout for dinner, from a place called Thai Street, not too far away, and the food was good. I don't know what we'll do for dinner tonight.
 
1:52 p.m., Monday the 27th

As it turns out, we had chicken nuggets (I don't know whether it was real or imitation chicken), sweet potato waffle fries, and corn (from the freezer, not on the cob). Not terrible for a dinner at home, I will just about always put takeout and eating out on the top of my list. After dinner, BH and I watched an Ozark episode.

Tonight, SB (and Ginger) has Barn Hunt practice; this is typical for Monday and BH and I will probably watch one or two more episodes while she's away. Usually she gets us takeout on the way back, hopefully she will today too.
 
4:02 p.m., Tuesday the 28th

Alas, no takeout yesterday. SB had BH make dinner for us: hot dogs and salad. I mean it wasn't bad, but ... not takeout.

BH and I did watch another Ozark episode (while SB was away).

SB is making dinner for us tonight: something from a New Mexican cookbook. Something with lamb, green chili, black beans, and a few other things I think. It's not quite a soup, it's more like something you would put in a tortilla or taco shell. I might have mine with a microwaved potato.
 
3:18 p.m., Thursday the 30th

I should add that Tuesday's dinner was cooked in red wine. Always a good sign. I thought it was good. It was certainly different. SB gave it a C and would not make it again ... too much work for how the end product was.

Last night dinner was pasta and meatballs (turkey meatballs I think). After dinner, BH and I watched an Ozark episode (and we did so on Tuesday as well). I don't think we will tonight because BH will want to watch a Red Wings game.
 
2:54 p.m., Friday the 31st

SB (and the dogs) has Barn Hunt trials (where they can get official advancements) today, tomorrow, and Sunday. Today, I am finishing off the port that I had. It's not certain when SB (and the dogs) will get home today, possibly sometime between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Dinner yesterday was microwave burritos. Not terrible, but nothing to write home about. It's possible we'll get takeout tonight. Well? I can always hope.
 
4:58 p.m., Saturday the 1st

Dinner yesterday was takout (yay!) from a place called (if I remember right) "Let's Eat Thai." Via DoorDash. I had massaman curry, it was good. I think BH had pad see ew, and SB had vegetable fried rice.

It was actually around 3:30 p.m. when SB (and the dogs) got home from Barn Hunt. She predicted that she would be later getting back today. BH got home (from work) a few minutes ago.
 
2:06 p.m., Sunday the 2nd

I think maybe BH went with SB to today's Barn Hunt (since he was off from work). There's just me and Rainee here in the house (and Fred, the gerbil).

Last night we had takeout again, this time from Taco Cabana, one of my favorites. I got my usual bean/cheese burrito, with an eight-ounce side of guac. After dinner, BH and I watched an Ozark episode. We're getting near the end of Season Three, and after that there's just Season Four. Then we'll start watching the new Mandalorian season.
 
4:15 p.m., Monday the 3rd

Dinner last night was takeout from Mario's (there's one super close to us); I had a Reuben sandwich; it was good, but I'll probably try the French dip next time. We didn't watch any episodes last night because BH is working Monday thru Friday this week. Today, the carpet cleaners came over. They did a good job, but the carpet will be wet until tomorrow. Rainee is asleep on my bed.
 
5:28 p.m., Tuesday the 4th

For dinner last night we had salad and shrimps (with cocktail sauce). Tonight we are having "breakfast for dinner," a number of things including sausage and tater tots. Sounds pretty good.
 
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