Tag Archives: Leo

The longest last day…with added cuttlefish

Posted on November 26, 2014 by janh1

Well it IS long when you’re long-hauling it across the Atlantic… and so it continues. Apologies for the enthusiasm. This is making me realise that I still write my diaries as though I’m 12.   “Had about four hours sleep … Continue reading →

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Non è Pussibile!

Posted on November 20, 2014 by janh1

You wouldn’t have thought it was possible, would you, that within a week of Leo’s horrible abcess healing up, he’d have another one? I wouldn’t but then I keep under-estimating the nastiness of Big Ginge. I’m already administering eye drops … Continue reading →

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Dog training for cat #fail

Posted on November 13, 2014 by janh1

The thing about training a cat like a dog is that… it’s quite different and…well, I’ll admit that the results are frankly, patchy. After nearly two weeks of having treat-coated antibiotic pills for his abcess, Leo is still plainly enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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Eats, shoots and gets it out of focus

Posted on November 5, 2014 by janh1

I’ve been on automatic for far too long. So I’m learning to tell my ISO from my elbow and that the F numbers aren’t sweary at all. Manual digital photography should be within my grasp. But the grasp imperceptible and … Continue reading →

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Prepussterous!!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by janh1

Uh-oh… I think I may have a professional patient on my hands. With two days worth of antibiotics to go before the course finishes, Leo is totally settled in to the twice-daily routine of pills and nursing. This morning when … Continue reading →

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Taking the pus…

Posted on November 2, 2014 by janh1

For a couple of years after realising that I couldn’t cut it with any of the sciences except perhaps biology to be a vet, I fancied being a veterinary nurse. It was the next best thing and the books and … Continue reading →

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Raining; cats and dogs

Posted on May 11, 2012 by janh1

On the face of it, cats are much less invasive than dogs. They sashay around the place like they own it and sleep in a way that makes you jealous of their ability to relax utterly in unlikely positions, only … Continue reading →

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Cat boxing

Posted on October 1, 2011 by janh1

This morning’s less-than-eagerly awaited bout of cat boxing was a bit of a surprise. Both cats were looking relaxed and easy watching England v Scotland rugby from opposite ends of the sofa.  The cat box had been removed to the … Continue reading →

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Stranger danger

Posted on January 30, 2011 by janh1

Things have changed around here. We’re living in a post cat-flap world. This is a world of muddy little footprints, of having an extra window to clean in the kitchen, of sudden noisy entrances. Leo is at ease with the … Continue reading →

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In a flap

Posted on January 24, 2011 by janh1

I’m having trouble typing. I have a big kitten on my lap who would really prefer me not to type. He puts his paw up on my chin to get my attention. He likes to be properly cuddled quite firmly and … Continue reading →

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