Our World - Feline diabetes

In August we noticed that our cat Buster was drinking a lot more water than usual. His back legs were also splaying outward as he walked, like his back legs were on something slippery. So a trip to the vet was scheduled. The vet took one look and said he wanted to check his glucose levels. Turns out it was high. Feline diabetes seems to affect the nerves in the hips, making for the unusual walk. So now he gets a twice daily dose of insulin - the same kind people with diabetes use, just a much smaller dose. And he is on a special feline diet. Buster seems to be feeling better and the vet said the problem with the back legs usually gets better in time.

PhotoHunt - Buster & Zoey together

My World - Cats

I have had pets most of my adult life, many cats and a few dogs. Marianne and I adopted these two from the Siamese Rescue in 2001. They have kept us entertained since then. Like most felines, they sleep alot.

PhotoHunt - Fuzzy sleeper

Where does a big fuzzy cat sleep? At our house where ever he wants!

PhotoHunt - Alive and not

The one on the right is alive, but for most of the day it's hard to tell!

PhotoHunt - Cuddling cats

Our Buster (seal point) and Zoey (tortie shell) don't cuddle much any more, but back in 2005 they did.

Odd shots - What did you say?

Buster probably wants Maxine to move so he can take a nap. A more typical view of this pair is here.

To see more Odd Shots, start at Katney's Kaboodle and follow the links.

My World Tuesday - Furry critters

These two Siamese mix cats we invited to stay back in 2001. They were found a the Siamese Rescue in Virginia. They take an interest on what's going on outside. Here's the object of their interest.

With oak trees in every yard, we have quite a few squirrels around. They had no problem finding acorns in the snow.

About two weeks ago, I spotted this guy peering at me as I was taking some pictures of the sunset. There are a lot of dogs in the neighborhood (and leash laws), but I had never seen this one. He looked a bit and then wandered off to the left.

And last year we had several visits from deer.

PhotoHunt - Squirrel watch together

Our two cats don't spend as much time together as they did in their younger years, but when the birds or squirrels are out and about, the cats watch with interest. And here is the object of their interest.

PhotoHunt - Lazy cats

Our two cats are not hunters! Buster perfers to stretch out with Maxine, while Zoey naps in a dining room chair.

Cats on watch . . . .

. . . . for the bushy-tailed nut thief.

Flower surprise

Buster is a flower-loving cat. He even eats the artificial plants. As I was taking these photos, he magically appeared ... ready for a taste!