We took the little guy to my house were we got him some food and water. That's all he needed to perk up. He's been a ball of energy ever since. For a while I wasn't sure if I wanted another cat and was considering putting Ralphy on KSL, but as time went on I decided to keep my little buddy.
Ralphy loves people! He loves to run inbetween your legs and make you afraid your going to crush him. He purrs all the time and goes crazy for string! He is afraid of chickens, but has no fear of my two other (much bigger) cats. He's also very curious about the world around him; he loves being outside!
I wish i would have taken more pictures of his adventures while he was healthy...
On Saturday night my brother stepped on Ralphy (he likes to hang out by the front porch at night), he got scared and ran off. I hadn't seen Ralphy all that day or most of Sunday. Around 4 Nick came in holding little Ralph. He was muddy and cold and something about wasn't quite the same.
We took him to the vet since he had something wrong with his bum hole. The vet said it was a prolapsed rectum. I guess the inside tissue of his rectum is inflamed and is getting pushed out his backside. The vet gave us some medicine for parasites and inflammation. Ralphy's been pretty depressed...he doesn't eat or drink and just lays around all day. He can't poop either, it's just all this jelly stuff coming out of him (it's really gross).
It's gotten to the point that I've decided to force feed him. I added water to his wet food so I can give him water and food in one go...and so I can suck it up better in the syringe. He hates it!
His bum isn't getting any better. Yesterday Dan and I took him up to Sundance to get some fresh air. Here are some pictures of his day.
Raphy stalking a mouse. He blended in really well with the weeds.
Me and Ralph were freezing by the end.I hope he gets feeling better. I don't want to say goodbye to my little orange buddy.
I like your blog Cici. Good Job.
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