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21 November 2006

The woolsucker has done it again. My cat, Rupert, is at the vet again due to ingestion of a foreign body. It's exactly the same as last time (which was about 5-6 months ago), except this time I knew what was going on and got him to the vet right away. He's getting checked out right now and will probably have to have surgery. Please think good thoughts for him.

post by: matildaben at: 13:12 | 24 comments

Poor kitty! Scritching-behind-the-ear good thoughts for Rupert.

posted by occhiblu 21 November | 13:14

Aww, Rupert :-(

posted by cmonkey 21 November | 13:15

*hoists a bag of catnip to Rupert's swift recovery*

posted by BoringPostcards 21 November | 13:18

Oh dear. Poor Rupert. I'll send good thoughts.

posted by Specklet 21 November | 13:19

Aw. Sorry for Rupert and for you. Hope everything is ok...

posted by iconomy 21 November | 13:23

Oh dear, poor/silly Rupert.

posted by essexjan 21 November | 13:33

Best of luck you goofy cat.

posted by arse_hat 21 November | 13:45

Aw, poor Rupert! Crazy woolsucking fucker. Here's to a swift recovery.

posted by gaspode 21 November | 13:53

:( You and Rupert have my best wishes!

posted by krix 21 November | 14:08

Daggone. All the best.

posted by rainbaby 21 November | 14:21

Poor little guy is probably just worried about his fibre intake.

Hope he comes through this (and/or it comes through him) as quickly and painlessly as possible.

posted by tangerine 21 November | 14:29

That's a pretty swell name for a feline, best wishes to him and his loving family.

posted by appidydafoo 21 November | 14:30

Sending the best of all possible vibes your (and Rupert's) way!

posted by mygothlaundry 21 November | 14:58

Essexjan, I still love that little animated Flash card you made for Rupert when he was getting surgery last time.

posted by matildaben 21 November | 15:17

Poor silly kitten. Feel better soon!

posted by JanetLand 21 November | 15:19

eeeek. Here's to speedy recovery and aversion to future foreign objects, Rupert.

posted by chewatadistance 21 November | 15:33

Awww, man. Best wishes, Rupert and matildaben.

posted by shane 21 November | 15:56

Aw, that sucks, bean! I hope he heals well and quickly.

posted by deborah 21 November | 16:15

Sucks? Why did I say that?! I am sorry, bean. Lotsa scritches to Rupert.

posted by deborah 21 November | 16:17

Ha! No problem, Deborah.

posted by matildaben 21 November | 16:40

That Darned Cat! Best wishes for a full recovery.

posted by tommasz 21 November | 17:14

Essexjan, I still love that little animated Flash card you made for Rupert when he was getting surgery last time.

He's sent you another one.

posted by essexjan 21 November | 19:10

Eej, I heart you.

Tests revealed that Rupert had nothing in his digestive tract. So either he threw it up or pooped it out at some point, and was just feeling poorly for a few hours afterwards, or else it's just a random coincidence that he got sick around the same time that his kong was found with a missing piece. In any case, I brought him home, getting out with only a high three-figure bill for all the testing, and he happily ate dinner, and so far has kept it down.

I also got the number of a highly-recommended, highly-qualified, non-woo-woo kitty shrink who can maybe help me find some ways to alleviate his chewing issues.

posted by matildaben 21 November | 22:12

He has a kitty kong? I thought those were only for dogs (excuse my ignorance). I'm glad he's much better. I'm a bit rusty on his previous exploits...does he actually suck wool (or fabric, etc.)? One of my aunts had a cat who would suck on your clothes while kneading-it had something to do with not being able to suck all that long as a kitten. Kind of like a kid attatched to a pacifier, or something.

posted by redvixen 22 November | 20:24

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