Monday, May 5, 2025

A Brief Scare and a Snooze

Hey all. What's up? Dad decided to get his butt moving and help me put up a new post. Sometimes it's like pulling teeth, I swear. Anyway, he and mom finally got to take some time off starting with today, and they're just gonna keep things close. You see, I gave them a scare a few days ago. I all of a sudden wasn't interested in food or water, and didn't seem to be myself. Mom took me to the V.E.T. to see what was up, and after bloodwork, tests, fluids, x-rays, and more tests, it was determined that, other than something about my ol' ticker and a slight wheeze, there wasn't really much wrong with me. I'm sort of back to myself now, but I freaked them out. Mom and dad are thinking I may have gotten a lick of my monthly flea stuff they usually put way up high on my neck where I'm not supposed to be able to reach it, or maybe I got a taste of something I shouldn't have on a plastic bag I seem to have a thing for when they weren't looking. Who knows. I'm a little more me now, so I guess that's a good thing. 


As you can see, they used a stupid boy-colored wrap when they were done with me, and I took a much-needed snooze after this ordeal.
When dad got back from his week of pooch-sitting, the three of us were exhausted, so after unpacking dad's stuff, we decided to take a nap together. I had a hard time trying to whittle down the pictures I wanted to post, so dad just dumped them all in here. Enjoy!








Dad here- Smudge's mom and I thought it was cute how she slept touching both of us, her back against her mom and her feet on me.

18 comments:

ZOOLATRY said...

Always good to "be me" ... and by the way, the family that naps together ...
well, you know ...

Lynn and Precious said...

Relaxing at home with family after a scare like that is the best way to recover. We're sorry you had to go through that Smudge. Precious is always chewing on the plastic grocery sacks that I use for trash can inserts. I don't know what it is about kitty cats and plastic sacks. We're glad you're all having a mini vacation together because it sounds like you certainly deserve one.

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

Oh Smudge! Each and every one of these pictures is wonderful. We're glad you posted them all! Sorry to hear about the little blip, but hopefully it was just a passing thing due to ingesting something that did not agree with you. It does happen to me occasionally. One of the things I really enjoy at such times is a little plain yogurt, or one of the new-fangled "smoothie for cats" they are selling now. Anyway, we hope that you are all back to normal soonest.

Purrs,
Queen Tama (and her loyal subjects)

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I am sorry to hear you were under the weather and gave your humans a scare. I am glad you are back to normal now. Those are sweet photos of you all napping together.

Eastside Cats said...

While it's good to keep your humans guessing at all times, Smudge...because you are a cat and that means you must hold to high standards of messing with human minds, we are hoping that this was a brief aberration and that you'll be 100% irritating them again very soon.

Brian's Home Blog said...

You are so cute sweet Smudge. I'm sure glad you are okay and I totally understand how that would scare your Mom and Dad.

Gidget Blue Sky said...

that izza sum reely sweet nappin goin on there!

My Mind's Eye said...

Smudge indeed a scare and so very thankful things seem to be back to routine. I love your photos, and I love how you are touching both the staff and that is a beautiful afghan
Hugs cecilia

messymimi said...

It's good to hear all is well, don't do this to them again, okay?

pilch92 said...

Very sweet photos. I am sorry you were so sick. I hope you have a full recovery. XO

da tabbies o trout towne said...

smudge…az all wayz de manee blessingz oh de TT heer roe, st francis two ewe. eye hope yur 3000000000000 timez way better N stay better and ewe due knot knead any mor car ridez two de eeeeeeeevil plaze πŸ™€πŸ™€πŸ™€ ewe shuld eat sum trout….bee cauz….ore salmon….tell dad ta get de grill fired up and may bee mom will bakez ewe a cod cakez 🐟‼️πŸΎπŸ¦‹πŸ˜ΊπŸ’™πŸ’š

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

WE licked some flea meds once and were foaming at the mouth! Glad you are feeling better and resting well.

meowmeowmans said...

Thank goodness you're feeling better now, Smudge. That must have been so scary for all of you. We love your sweet napping photos. Dad is right -- it's so cute how you're touching both him and your mom! :)

Darla M Sands said...

Don't scare your parents again, please. ~hugs~ The photos are adorable. Take care, sweet Smudge.

The Oceanside Animals said...

Chaplin: "We're sorry you were feeling poorly, Smudge! Glad you are perking up now!"
Charlee: "I have been off my food a little bit the last few days too, although I'm getting better. Maybe there's a little something going around."
Chaplin: "We send lots of purrs your way to continue to feel better."
Lulu: "And we dogs send lots of tail wags!"

The J-Cats said...

We are sorry you were sick, Smudge. We do get the bit about the plastic bag, though. Caspurr does that too.

Hairballsandhissyfits.com said...

Snudge glad to hear you are in good health!!

Nikki - Notes of Life said...

I hope all is OK now :)