Orange Tabby...He Stays and His Name is Finn (Update with Videos Dec 31)

[speckledhen]

Finn does some coughing from time to time, not every day, but a couple of nights ago he had a hacking, body wrenching fit that I think is due do a hairball. I mean, I have no idea what his history is, how many mice or squirrels he's eaten, so I think that's what it could be because he seems fine otherwise. So, I gave him a little mineral oil, a little butter and a tablespoon of squash puree for fiber mixed into his food, the recommended remedies for hairballs. His eyes are clear, no temp that I can tell. He is less prone to running around, sleeps more now, but that could be due to his male hormones lessening post-neuter.

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

Why would Finn want to run around anymore? He found a nice warm bed and a cozy fire to lay in front of. What more could a clever kitty want when it's cold outside?

 

[N F C]

Why would Finn want to run around anymore? He found a nice warm bed and a cozy fire to lay in front of. What more could a clever kitty want when it's cold outside?

 

[speckledhen]

One day he spent most all day curled up on my couch (with comforter on it as a barrier to cat hair). Good thing I was using my recliner, aka crochet chair, to do a project and didn't need my own couch. Cat Hater Hubby is the one who lets him in, not moi.

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

I love how every time I come back to this thread, Finn has snuck his way inside more and more! :-D

 

[speckledhen]

Here is the cat cave I tried to make (or the cave-in may be more appropriate). The pattern called for some stiffer stuff like t-shirt strips or that Zpaghetti yarn, but this is 3 strands held together with a hoop crocheted around, then stitched into the entrance. Cat can go inside to hide or even lay on top of the two layers.





Here is the hoop I stitched into the opening. It's wooden, crocheted around with 2 strands.

 

[N F C]

You really do nice work crocheting. Has Finn tried it out yet?

 

[speckledhen]

Oh, Finn doesn't get to try this one out. It's for the Humane Society's fundraiser in the spring. I've donated two beds for the shelter and will be making a few others for them and for the fundraiser to thank them for the help with Finn's medical stuff.

 

[speckledhen]

I put down one of the pet beds I had made for the HS where he likes to sit. He immediately crawled into it and went to sleep. That cat is pretty sure what I intended for him to do with it. Forgive the wood chips and trash-I just can't keep up with it, burning wood for heat. And I didn't want to scare him with the vacuum cleaner. (in case you've seen the Friskies commercial "Dear Kitten", I didn't want to "vacoooooom" because I have no curtains of invisibility for him to hide behind

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[N F C]

See how hard Finn is working as a "test cat"? I think he should try out all your new cat projects!