SlimLizzy
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- Normandy, previously Worcestershire
- Type of diabetes
- Prediabetes
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- Diet only
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05.02
FBG 5.6
Last week we both somehow forgot which day of the week it was (sunday) and Kiki was allowed out in the afternoon. Sometime later we realised she had been out longer than usual, but assumed she would be back at dinner time. Realising Sunday is hunting day for many here we became concerned when she didn't show up. Both of us went outside several times calling and whistling for her. When it got dark we used torches to search. But had to abandon that after a while, athough we carried on periodically calling and whistling. After several hours I was begining to think she was gone forever- lying under a hedge somewhere.
Kiki came home about 10pm.
She didn't seem to be hurt, or surprisingly, hungry, although she accepted a meal and she had lost her collar.
I don't like collars on cats, but with what happened to Errant I think it neccessary that Kiki is clearly identified as a pet. She wears the brightest collar I could find.
But only in the day. At first she objected but she gradually accepted that she wont get outside without it and now sits quietly for me to put it on. So glad she is safe and that I had a reserve collar. Kiki must have had an unpleasant experience though because she has been noticeably reluctant to go outside and once or twice has actively resisted when I wanted to take her out, although she has got over that now. Her bladder capacity must be amazing. She will often stay in for 14 hours or longer, until I think she had better go out. Yes she does have a litter tray but only uses it when desperate. Check it every morning but can be months before any cleaning out is neccessary.
Have been reading previous posts and as MrSlim would put it gone down a rabbit hole. More later on that.
FBG 5.6
Last week we both somehow forgot which day of the week it was (sunday) and Kiki was allowed out in the afternoon. Sometime later we realised she had been out longer than usual, but assumed she would be back at dinner time. Realising Sunday is hunting day for many here we became concerned when she didn't show up. Both of us went outside several times calling and whistling for her. When it got dark we used torches to search. But had to abandon that after a while, athough we carried on periodically calling and whistling. After several hours I was begining to think she was gone forever- lying under a hedge somewhere.
Kiki came home about 10pm.
She didn't seem to be hurt, or surprisingly, hungry, although she accepted a meal and she had lost her collar.
I don't like collars on cats, but with what happened to Errant I think it neccessary that Kiki is clearly identified as a pet. She wears the brightest collar I could find.
But only in the day. At first she objected but she gradually accepted that she wont get outside without it and now sits quietly for me to put it on. So glad she is safe and that I had a reserve collar. Kiki must have had an unpleasant experience though because she has been noticeably reluctant to go outside and once or twice has actively resisted when I wanted to take her out, although she has got over that now. Her bladder capacity must be amazing. She will often stay in for 14 hours or longer, until I think she had better go out. Yes she does have a litter tray but only uses it when desperate. Check it every morning but can be months before any cleaning out is neccessary.Have been reading previous posts and as MrSlim would put it gone down a rabbit hole. More later on that.
