Posted By Russ Emerson on May 7, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Kismet had his followup at the vet yesterday. As you may recall, he developed an upper respiratory infection, with what appeared to be a swollen lymph node under his armpit.
Though he’s still a tiny bit wheezy, the antibiotics seem to be doing their job. Kismet struggles against being pilled, like every cat I’ve ever tried it with, but once the pill is in he swallows it right down, accompanied by a round of tummy rubbing and repeated “good boy.”
The vet did not, however, like the armpit lump, which appears to have expanded. It looks like it’s within the loose skin, and doesn’t seem to be causing the lad any discomfort, but it’s grown rather a lot in the past week.
We have another followup on Monday next. The vet will perform a biopsy to try to figure out just what we’re dealing with here.
I knew that taking on two new cats would inevitably lead to veterinary issues. I just wasn’t expecting them quite so soon.
He’s such a sweet little cat; always poking his nose into everything, playing with Packet, curious about Mycah (who is still a bit stand-offish), chatting constantly, and very affectionate. I sure hope that whatever it is under his arm isn’t too serious.
Category: Animals |
6 Comments »
Tags:
Posted By Russ Emerson on May 6, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Iron Man
(Directed by Jon Favreau, starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard)
Wait… terrorists and their enablers, and not the US military, are the bad guys? I can’t imagine why anyone would like this.
(Hollywood lefties, are you taking notes?)
4½ stars
So, yesterday I did something I haven’t been able to do in over a year: I went and sat in a theater to watch a movie.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a movie that I wished hadn’t ended so soon. I could have sat through two more hours.
If all of Downey’s past problems had happened for the sole purpose of bringing him to the point of making this movie, then they were worth it. He’s absolutely superb in the role.
Paltrow is gorgeous, in a smokin’ hot librarian sort of way.
Be sure to sit all the way through the credits.
I’m glad I went, and though there are few things as pathetic as going to the movies alone, I’ll continue doing so, as long as there’s decent fare… which, given the tidal wave of sheer crap coming out of the movie studios these days, it might be another two years before I’m willing to sit in a theater again. I hope not, though — it’s good to get out of the house.
Category: Movies |
1 Comment »
Tags: