It may be a little odd, but I occasionally have whole conversations with my cats. Not just the cats though, also with Sam’s Guinea Pigs. They also swear a lot in these conversations. At me.
Like I said. Odd.
Anyways, so tonight when I get out of the shower Oscar is standing on the sink looking at me like he usually does. Since he got worse a few weeks ago he has been more and more cuddly and much more of a follower (he’s always around). When I shower he usually stands on the sink and stares at me through the shower curtain.
When I get out and stare in the eyes this whole conversation plays out. Not in my head mind you, rather out loud with me giving both voices.
Me: Glad you are sticking around Oscar.
Oscar: I’m still sick.
Me: You’re doing better though. That’s cause you’re a Charpentier.
Oscar: I’ve only been a Charpentier for a few years though.
Me: Doesn’t matter. We ignore pain and sickness through stubbornness and will power. The Vet gave you a week and its been almost three and you’re still kicking. In fact you are the best you’ve been in a month.
Oscar: You know it doesn’t mean that I’m alright.
Me: Well duh. Charpentier’s may ignore pain and injuries and sickness up until death or falling over from exhaustion, but we’re not stupid.
Oscar: Sounds stupid when you put it like that.
Me: OSCAR. Its ok, I still love you.
Oscar: Love you too. Now give me some food you bastard.
I have 3 indoor cats ( Megan 8, Williy 6 and Micah 4) and one outdoor cat Tomi (not sure how old he is but he came into my life 2 1/2 years ago.
Tomi’s face is swollen by his jaw. I am concerned and will make a vet appt for him but I wanted to check the Internet for info and that’s how I found you. The picture you posted of Oscar. Please tell me how he is doing. I’ve read the posts I could find about him, the last was April. Hope he his doing well. You sound like a wonderful cat parent.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and respond.
Hey . my cat got swollen too not long ago,
im wondering… after i red all your Oscar pots. how does he doin??:(
I’m so sorry I didn’t see these posts. Oscar lived for a lot longer than the vet gave him. We had to give him fluid IV’s every day. In the end it was pretty quick. I notice he wasn’t moving or eating as much on a Monday. By Thursday he was barely moving. I had to bring food to him. We went outside one last time (Oscar loved going out on a leash) and brought him to the Vet Saturday morning to be put down. It was rough, but it was his time. He lived almost 18 months past his face swelling. He died about 6 weeks after this post. He was an awesome cat and we still talk about him regularly.