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lblanchardIt's my new safe-for-work expletive. And it's backed up by a graphic:
The Holy Family at work: from The Hours of Catherine of Cleves, Morgan MS M.917. More info and some backstory about the strange history of this manuscript here:
http://www.themorgan.org/collection/hours-of-catherine-of-cleves/69#overlay-context=collection/hours-of-catherine-of-cleves/69
Thought I'd tack on some updates on The Scamp. His appetite and energy level are both much improved. I had his megabucks prescription refilled so I now have two of those bite-proof 1 mL syringes, but it doesn't really matter. He's conditioned to expect Greenies dental treats before, during, and after the medication and he's more or less resigned to being squirted. This morning he opened his mouth, as much as if to say, "Well, if you must..."
I also ordered the rolling cat carrier (it's huge!). Some time this weekend I will take him around the block to see how he does, before taking him out in traffic for real.
The Holy Family at work: from The Hours of Catherine of Cleves, Morgan MS M.917. More info and some backstory about the strange history of this manuscript here:
http://www.themorgan.org/collection/hours-of-catherine-of-cleves/69#overlay-context=collection/hours-of-catherine-of-cleves/69
Thought I'd tack on some updates on The Scamp. His appetite and energy level are both much improved. I had his megabucks prescription refilled so I now have two of those bite-proof 1 mL syringes, but it doesn't really matter. He's conditioned to expect Greenies dental treats before, during, and after the medication and he's more or less resigned to being squirted. This morning he opened his mouth, as much as if to say, "Well, if you must..."
I also ordered the rolling cat carrier (it's huge!). Some time this weekend I will take him around the block to see how he does, before taking him out in traffic for real.
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Date: 2016-07-21 08:48 pm (UTC)Great news about Scamp!
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Date: 2016-07-22 07:14 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-07-22 03:48 am (UTC)So, even the Scamp can get used to being medicated. Just goes to show what good conditioning and the right bribes will do. Good news!
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Date: 2016-07-22 07:18 pm (UTC)I've taken to getting down on the floor and kinda-sorta-hugging him (in ways that totally immobilize him. One hand is used to hold his front paws, my body keeps his hind legs from kicking out, my other hand holds the syringe, and as soon as he opens his mouth to complain he gets zapped.
I don't think it's as disruptive and angst-making as picking him up and putting him on the kitchen counter. Plus, he gets treats.