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Jasdip, how is Elliott doing?

murraysmom Zone 6a OH

3 years ago

Elliott was on my mind today. How is he doing? Any updates?

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Jasdip

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Hi Murraysmom!

Elliott is turning into a real love-bug. He's so cuddly, and lets me do anything I want to him. He sometimes get the runs (tmi?) and I pick him up, lay him on his back on the vanity and clean his pantaloons etc with a wet papertowel. He doesn't say a word.

He loves his cat tree, which is a god-send. He stopped scratching the sofa!

He's a blessing in my life, he came at the right time, and he knows he's in a loving home and will be well cared for.

He still doesn't chew his food, canned or kibble. I still add warm water to the canned, and he swallows the kibble whole. I can't get him off kibble, he meows till he gets it. He's fussy, is down to 2 or 3 flavours of canned.....beef, salmon and shrimp and cod. He doesn't like anything with feathers (chicken, turkey, duck). He gets tired of one flavour easily, and I freeze any left in the can that he won't eat and bring it out another time. The size of Fancy Feast is a big enough can, he's a small eater.

A big improvement; he doesn't run and hide when anyone comes. He's definitely alert, and will sometimes jump down from the top of the kitty condo, but he'll sit and look at whoever's here.

Here are some recent photos.

That's his tail inder the tv

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rob333 (zone 7b)
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
He's looking so happy! You're doing good jasdip. He's building back up. Not necessary for him to chew, so don't worry too much on that. A lot of cats don't. I have one that does and one that doesn't. The one that doesn't is gigantic. It obviously doesn't affect him ;) I like your idea of freezing. I've been known to refrigerate leftovers, but they don't seem to survive that very well. I love his sweet face. Thank you for taking such good care of him
murraysmom Zone 6a OH thanked rob333 (zone 7b)
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blfenton
3 years ago
What a pretty cat. I'm so glad he's feeling better and is settling down. You found each other at just the right time.
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Judi
3 years ago
He's such a handsome boy! You're both really lucky to have each other.
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sjerin
3 years ago
You've done so well by this lucky kitty!
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Annie Deighnaugh
3 years ago
Thanks for the update!

I have to add a little bit of water to Mila's canned food or her stool is too dry. But I've found it takes very little...too much and she gets the runs. So maybe try playing with the amount of water you're using...it may help.
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Patriciae
3 years ago
I am so glad to ear Elliot is doing so well. He is beautiful and lovely. He was so lucky to find you and you him I think.
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murraysmom Zone 6a OH
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3 years ago
Thanks for the update, Jasdip. He is such a handsome boy and sounds like he's very happy living with you. :)
Jasdip
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Knowing his personality, I really can't picture him being happy in a home with 4 other cats and a dog.

He is quite the charmer, and he has a large extended family here making sure he stays on the straight and narrow. ;-)
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Ninapearl
3 years ago
i'm happy to hear elliott is doing well! 💕
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I'm so happy to hear this! Elliott also reminds me so much of my guy Leroy, who is just now deciding to come out of his shell.
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He's a beautiful boy! So lucky to be appreciated by so many! ❤️
chisue
3 years ago
Good boy, Elliott. Yes, there are *right* things to claw, and *wrong* things. People are so weird. Keep on trying to figure them out. It's a life's work.

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