Saturday, February 15, 2020

Handi-Cat-ed

Yesterday, our geriatric cat Jezebel demanded attention to the point I pulled up the on-screen keyboard. That way, it was possible to type while holding her. My left forearm received a few punctures whenever she re-situated herself.

 ~sigh~

Once my husband lured her to the kitchen for food I got up, changed out of my fur covered shirt, washed the itchy abrasions, and applied antibiotic ointment. Since my underlying cat allergy remains, I call these tiny swelling gouges my 'allergy shots'.

Ah, the things we do for love.

 I must admit, these marks are far more comfortable than the shots given me in 1989-1990. Injection sights swelled to the size of a grapefruit and still I suffered regular asthma attacks.

Thank you, sweet angel Luna, for picking me as your own back in 1999. With proper medication, I enjoyed the best health in my life.
You are missed, Luna.
Have you ever received allergy shots? Did (do) they work well for you?

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  1. pilch92February 15, 2020 at 7:32 PM

    Luna was beautiful. I recently gave up my allergy shots after 3 years. It was too much of a pain to go get them ( 30 minutes away). Plus they did hurt and my arm did swell, but not to the extent yours did.

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    1. Darla M SandsFebruary 16, 2020 at 9:43 AM

      Thank you. :) And I hope you're doing great without the shots, my dear.

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  2. catladymacFebruary 15, 2020 at 7:43 PM

    The things we do for the kitties - old and not-so-old-that we love. Our huMom is not allergic, but she gets plenty of gouge marks.

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  3. PamFebruary 15, 2020 at 10:29 PM

    I wished Lily loved to be loved on more. But you know cats, its when they want it not when you want to give it. Usually its 4 am when she wants to be loved on. Such a mess. Allergy shots, oh yes, about 10 yrs worth. When I was a child and teen I was allergic to cats. Really allergic. And I had seasonal allergies. Took shots, stopped in 06 and even though I still suffer from seasonal stuff when pollen lands on my skin and it affects my asthma. As for cats, I took a chance with Lily and I am so happy to say that its not been an issue. Luna was a beautiful babe.

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    1. Darla M SandsFebruary 16, 2020 at 9:45 AM

      You've suffered so many health issues, I'm in awe of what you accomplish daily. As for dear Lily, she might change on you. Jezebel is unpredictable day to day anymore. Heh...

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    2. PamFebruary 20, 2020 at 8:26 PM

      Yes....my mom always told me that when they said come get your body parts I ended up in the line where the BAD parts were!! Its crazy. As for Lily, I have said from day one, she is like a two yr old, different phases all the time. Just when you think you have them figured out she does something different...

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  4. PamFebruary 15, 2020 at 10:30 PM

    HaPpY bIrThDaY....to you.

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    1. Darla M SandsFebruary 16, 2020 at 9:45 AM

      :)

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    2. PamFebruary 16, 2020 at 10:27 PM

      Darla, Lily is always changing! Its like a two year old going through different phases all the time..and just when I think I have it all figured out she changes yet again. Keeps me on my toes.

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  5. Pradeep NairFebruary 16, 2020 at 2:36 AM

    Miss the cats at home now. We used to have them.
    No, I never had to take allergy shots. I am fine with cats.

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    1. Darla M SandsFebruary 16, 2020 at 9:47 AM

      I'm sorry you no longer have kitties. That's a shame. We cannot imagine this house without a cat (or two or three) after Luna barged in and changed our lives.

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  6. mshatchFebruary 16, 2020 at 10:27 AM

    Luckily I have no allergies. I can't imagine what I would do if I became allergic to cats!

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  7. Eastside CatsFebruary 17, 2020 at 12:09 PM

    Jezebel just wanted her fair share!
    Thank goodness, no allergies for me. Since we live in a 100-plus year old house with 100-plus year old dirt, wood, who-knows-what in the walls...I count myself lucky.
    Sorry about your puncture wounds.

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