OUCH!

I decided that the inflatable collar will prevent Tanaka from pulling the needles out when he goes for acupuncture and it did. Dr O then decided to put 2 more needles on the corner of how eyes which are bladder points and to both our surprise, he was very calm about that. He allowed the doctor to manipulate the needles slowly and did not try to bat at him. The only thing he would not allow are needles on his head.

Dr O told me that he does have other cats who would try to pull out their needles as well. He took some pictures of Tanaka and told me that this was not something he had thought of and it would be helpful for others as well.  I hope it would help the other cat parents. 

Tanaka remained very calm throughout the whole process and he listened attentively to our discussion of Buddhist chants that was playing on the radio. He fell asleep once or twice listening to it. :)

Easy Peasy Sunday

Today is san's Gotcha day. It is also my rainbow brother's Totoro's Gotcha day. I hope san gives us a taste of the cake later. 

                             

                                  

 I had tried to catch the last sunpuddle yesterday after my appointment with Adrian. Adrian told san that I had pain only in one vertebra and when I told Fern that I was not in pain he told san that I may genuinely have gotten used to the pain so much so that it has become part of me. San was horrified as she thought I was in a lot of pain but Adrain said he thought I was able to cope with it. He would try other means to help me manage the pain next month. I really think it's ok and the only good thing, to my mind,that came out of that meeting was Adrian telling san that she should take me out for a walk daily. HURRAH! 

My two sisters are coping well with each other. Akira is still nervous of walking in front of Popps as Popps would stare at her. Once she ran and Popps ran after her but that was just instinct I think. Popps likes tumbling about the house. It is a great mystery to me why she does that. 

My brother Tanaka may have to wear a collar the next time he goes to the needle doctor. Two Tuesdays ago, he sat quite calmly on the table (you can see his photo). Then quite suddenly he whipped his head around and took out one of the needles himself. San was shocked and looked into his mouth in panic. But there was no needle. She insisted that the needle doctor also looked and finally they both found the needle on the table, near to where his head was. The needle doctor said he has never seen a kitty do that. Last Tuesday he did it again but cousin R was warned by san and she was quick to check although not quick enough to stop him. He is a freak I think!

Finally my sister Popps has a new blanket. It's not exactly new though. San says we have so many to share and so she has decided to just make sure Popps has a new one weekly. It is also good as all the blankets have the family smell and san thinks that is important in being family when you're a cat. 

This is mine. Adrian told san I should not sleep on the cold floor as it would make my back worse. So now I have something warm to lie on. My doctor Adrian is a cool guy!