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Goblin cat just came inside, checked out the back room, took one step onto the bed and tried to jump on a visitor’s lap 😳 He definitely is or was a pet.
I had laundry and other things that were moved into the back room (which I normally keep closed) so I’m going to be washing and sanitising all of that again plus the carpet in there. God I hope adequate food and parasite treatment helps his body kick this suspected ringworm on its own. Because the cream isn’t reliably applied and I can’t get the prescription pills. Trying to think if he’d let me sponge him with lime dip twice a week. Probably not.
The carpet foam is ok, o-phenylphenol… which is antifungal but I emptied the can on one application and that wasn’t even a full room. And phenol… that might be toxic to cats. Edit: Oh shit it is. It was dry when he walked on it but no more of that.
I’m just going to buy the Kmart steamer I can afford right now. It has good reviews at least. https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/kmart-anko-spot-cleaner
I just hope it has the ability to vacuum the water up repeatedly to dry it, or a strong vacuum so it doesn’t leave much. Really not wanting to overwet the carpet.
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Crying because he’s not Melbcat. Stressing because I’m opening a can of worms. I’ll have to move and wash all her things.TheVoid thinks your Goblin is called Crabapple. Management has spoken.
I had name ideas but realistically I don’t know if I’d be able to keep him even if I made that choice to. I’m trying to work out for sure if he’s chipped
No pressure, no obligation, and grief is a complex, multi-faceted pain that no words can adequately describe.
So with all kindness, love, and care
the cat distribution system may be trying to help you in it's own weird way.Your love for Melbcat is not dishonoured or diminished by liking another cat. The heart is infinite in it's love, and is not depleted by loving more.
I'm thinking of you and sending you my love 💜
Thanks Spud.
It feels like the cat distribution system has glitched because it’s way too soon. I have no idea if I’d be able to keep him. I feel like I’m delaying my grief. And the ringworm thing/uncertainty are both sending my ocd crazy.
I just hope it works out ok 😔 I’m just trying my best
That's all anyone can ever ask of you ❤️
I know how you feel, we had the same thing with Max's fleas...he'd been sitting in Misha's favourite places.
All of them
He’s been eating from her bowl that I couldn’t bring myself to remove and my thoughts are dominated by dealing with him so it feels like it’s overshadowing her 😢💔 I might remove her beds so I don’t have to see him use them. It’s all happening too fast.
I feel horrible. All I can say is that I saved her and did the best I could for her. And now all I can do is try to help him.
i know, washing everything because of fleas just felt like the most ignominious way to remove her scents.
but they knew what she smelled like. They knew she was here. and that's...something.
Yeah, it really sucks. It’s like the current situation has literally swept and washed her away.
But your boys caught your girl’s scent and I have a fur clipping and whiskers from mine