melbaboutown

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 11 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (7 children)

Melbcat is going back to hospital for iv fluids. But it’s not looking good.

Edit: They’re saying it’s acute kidney injury from a uti on top of the chronic condition so they’ll try to clear it. One vet was pessimistic and the other optimistic so I really don’t know.

I think they’re each talking about short term vs long term outcomes. The hospital is trying to clear up the resistant infection in hopes she can recover from the acute kidney damage (though the chronic damage is permanent). They may stabilise her this time, I really hope so, but as the pessimistic vet said this could become a cycle and then it’s a question of how far to take it.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

Thanks Spud. I really should stop patting him… 💔

spoilerI was aware of the possibility of ringworm due to tiny round patches of hair loss but took measures such as wearing long clothing then removing shoes, washing hands thoroughly like the signs say to, fully showering and changing into fresh clothing afterwards (putting the old stuff in the wash immediately).

He wants affection you see, and will brush up against your arms and legs.

I think this lesion happened because a single time I rushed out in shorts to get him dosed with a flea and worm spot on, he head bunted my knee, and I must have neglected to wash that area thoroughly in the shower afterwards. I slipped up. I forgot and walked in the house a few times with shoes on too.

I’ve been resisting turning him in because 1. the risk of euthanasia is likely high and the vet and pet shop manager I’ve spoken to agree. And 2. there’s a non-zero chance he may belong to a neighbour, maybe even an aggressive mentally ill neighbour who looks for reasons to take revenge.

I would very likely have to trap him myself to turn him in which could be a very complicated process. I can talk to someone who worked in cat rescue about my options but as an adult black cat with suspected ringworm and possible cat flu I’m scared of getting him killed.

But I may have to concentrate on Melbcat because she doesn’t seem in a good way.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (3 children)

Welp… the restless anxiety energy is back even though my body is exhausted. I managed to get stuck into cleaning but after a while Melbcat started crying and howling until I lay down for a cuddle.

spoilerShe’s been settled and had her meds so I’m back to washing and bagging every piece of cloth in the house in case the spores got in and thinking how to make my furniture setup more easily movable for more regular vacuuming. I guess if done right this will also break the flea cycle 😟 ~~and my body~~

I’ve ordered a black UV light but am aware it may be low quality and also not every type of ringworm glows.

I have no idea what to do about the black cat. It would be easy to just stop feeding and patting him, let someone else help him so I’m not constantly undoing my decontamination.

Especially with all the home nursing care on my plate for my own cat. Especially as I can’t exactly see him regularly to apply ointment, and a medicated bath or quarantined fostering in my bathroom is out of the question. But I don’t know if anyone else is helping.

Eh. One thing at a time huh.

Also it’s been determined my own roof is fine - it’s the roof of my neighbour that’s allowing ingress and led to my ceiling cavity being flooded when it rains. Unfortunately these neighbours wouldn’t talk to me and may not speak English so it persisted for years and led to a mould problem. But the managers will deal with it now.

This may lead to works :(

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Oh man I wish I had the physical energy of when I was younger. I’m not even that old. But at one point in my life I had everything under control through restless energy alone.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 1 day ago

Oh jeez, I’m glad it was nothing serious

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago

No worries, I know how hard both nutrition and carer duties can be

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I’m not sure if she’ll try it but cheese soufflé is quite soft and isn’t too bad to make if you don’t fuss about getting the height. I made it in home ec when I was sixteen.

Basically it’s cheese sauce and yolks(?) folded into stiff beaten egg white and baked with the ramekins or bowl sitting in a pan of water. It ends up like a soft moist pudding.

Edit: That said you’ve already done more than your share of catering and effort also has to come from them

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Oof. I had one tooth pulled and while that pain was manageable it gave me the worst headache and made me hesitant to eat in case I would disturb the site and cause dry socket. Straws were forbidden.

NG tube is an option or even parenteral nutrition but I know it will be refused. I have a quick no temper stovetop custard recipe using real eggs but she doesn’t sound like a fan of sweets. And ol’ boy won’t cook it.

I don’t know if you can get through to him but I’m hoping she manages okay. I really am. I don’t envy the position you’re in, all the responsibilities but no say. If things go sideways it won’t be your fault.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 1 day ago

Thanks. It would be nice if the universe stopped throwing things at me for five minutes 😵‍💫

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

Melbcat got seen, pain meds back up to original dose, another urine sample taken because the original results went AWOL. Blood may have been taken… Follow up tomorrow.

Mundane

I managed to make good suggestions to a lady in the waiting room that was having some difficulties administering meds.

She was struggling to give a gabapentin capsule to her agitated cat to chill him out but did have a syringe on her so I suggested dissolving the contents in water with one of the free paper cups. Sometimes dripping liquid into the cheek pouch or mouth is less traumatic.

I also double checked whether it was available as a transdermal cream (which can simply be rubbed inside the ear flap) and it was, so I suggested getting some compounded for next time.

She asked if I was a vet but no, it’s just not my first rodeo with this kind of thing. Melbcat struggles and gets extra stressed with whole dry pills.

Gross

I also got to clean caked dog shit off the wheels of the pram and carry it over the carpeted area to the lino (because it needs to be stored inside). Because I didn’t want to be scrubbing it out of the carpet.

So that was fun. I’m so glad when people don’t pick up after their dogs on footpaths. Especially when visibility is poor. /s

~~Tomorrow~~ Today I’ll see if I can snap the wheel castors off for a proper soak and scrub in the laundry sink.


I deserve some kind of treat but can’t think what.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago

That sounds great

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Melbcat has been eating a little and peed but still seems a bit flat and sort of groans and sighs as if in discomfort. Getting her seen.

 

Yarrabyte is taking a self care day

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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/foodaustralia@aussie.zone
 

Interesting watch. I’m too young to have got the bread and dripping and didn’t have chokos but some of these are definitely familiar and weren’t bad.

Edit: They forgot the bread and butter pudding and the golden syrup dumplings.

 

If you have a surplus of lemons

 

This is a cheap way to have a big jug of cold drink that isn’t just plain water. It can be black or green tea and you can add lemon slices

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Heatwave warning (aussie.zone)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone
 

Ok, it looks like a heatwave is coming this week from Tuesday to Friday?

Different sources (my UV warning app and search engine preview sourced from Apple Weather) especially put Wednesday at 40C and Friday at 35C.

Is that what you guys are seeing? BOM site doesn’t seem to work properly on my phone to check this reliably but be warned I guess.

Make sure to have icy poles and drink enough, get your ice cubes started. Check on the elderly, make sure your cooling is working if you have it, keep pets inside and make sure they don’t get heat stress or burn paws on asphalt when they go on a walk.

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Mango chicken curry (www.ausport.gov.au)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/foodaustralia@aussie.zone
 

I used to love this one, a very mild fruity curry. Fine for kids.

Don’t worry about getting hold of apricot nectar or couscous as substitutions are very easily made. I used to use orange juice instead and serve it over rice. I think I’ve seen generic brand tinned mango.

Chicken thighs could also be used instead of breast (if you’re willing to skin and cut them into strips or pieces) to make this dish cheaper.

Edit: If meat is still too expensive you could also just add browned cubes of pressed tofu or a handful of cashew or peanuts, or pad it out with broccoli

 

It’s soup weather. I can’t have tomato or cheese anymore but am randomly craving minestrone.

 

Yarrabyte come home

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