And now, Boopsie is doing better.

[xiphias]

She's eating her third can of cat food today. (She gets to eat as much as she wants until her weight is back up.) Not gulping it or anything -- eating at a reasonable pace, snacking all day. It's just that, when it gets about done, I refill it. I can still feel her ribs, of course, but I can feel some fat over them. (Being a Very Small Carnivore, her fat levels change rapidly. I mean, I could gain or lose a pound in a day and it could be within the margin of error of measurement depending on my scale -- if she gains or loses a pound, it's obvious visually.)

Lis said, "Well, it's Lent. Clearly, she's been fasting."

See, Lis is pretty sure that Boopsie is Catholic. And specifically, from one of those weird Medieval sects that were into mortification of the flesh. When she was much younger, she used to lick patches on her paws raw until they bled, giving herself stigmata. (Then I moved in, and there were TWO humans to give her attention, and that went away -- it was a stress reaction, and she hasn't done it in ten years or so.)

"Hmm. It's Friday, isn't it? And the cat food I just gave her is fish."

In all honesty, I think Boopsie does this sort of thing on purpose in order to drive us nuts.

Comments

[fibro-witch.livejournal.com]

I have to say I agree. As a multi pet owner though I have bad news. They ALL do that! I use to have a fish that thought it was funny to swim belly up if I did not feed his tank first.

[bikergeek.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear Boopsie's better.

[mattblum.livejournal.com]

Very glad to hear she's eating better.

[felis-sidus.livejournal.com]

Well, "catholic" in Spanish is catolica, so....

[vonbeck.livejournal.com]

Good news! I will have to stop by adn give her a hug or two.

[xiphias.livejournal.com]

In the next couple days, you'll have to do it on your way to visit your parents: Lis and I are going to Florida to visit HER parents, so Boopsie's staying with felis_sidus for a few days.

Who lives about three blocks from Rich's house where you used to live.

[felis-sidus.livejournal.com]

I'm sure her ladyship would welcome a cuddle from a loyal subject. If you need directions to her vacation castle, let me know.