Another day, another doctor…

Despite Wonder’s constantly cheerful attitude, he’s been sick with various and sundry things since he’s been home. (My theory is that he feels comfortable enough to let his inner kitten out. But his inner kitten is apparently chronically ill.) Since he’s been home, he’s been treated for worms, a bladder infection, constipation, dehydration, and toxoplasmosis. How does this happen? Pixie and Lola visit the vet once a year for their annual check-ups, yet Wonder has racked up over $1000 in bills since November?

Wonder’s regular vet, Dr. M., is great. She’s so kind to him and never gawked at his eyeless face. But sometimes a second set of veterinary eyes is a good thing. Upon Wonder’s second round of treatment for toxo, I decided that he needed to visit a new vet. He’s been really itchy since I brought him home, something I chalked up to the stress of adjusting to a new home and new sisters. Dr. M. suggested a food allergy, which Dr. V., the new vet, backed up. But rather than switch to a prescription diet, a very restrictive and VERY expensive diet, Dr. V. suggested an all-chicken diet.

For the past week, Wonder, along with Pixie and Lola, are gradually switching over to the goodness of an all-chicken diet. I was surprised when Dr. V. said that baby food would be alright to feed them. All three cats think this is best-testing stuff since a new flavor of Friskies. It’s hard to tell whether the reduction in itchiness is due to the chicken or to the allergy medicine. It doesn’t really matter as long as everyone is healthy.

Mr. Wonder is feeling pretty good right now. He’s snuggled up next to me, just purr-snoring away! For an eyeless, itchy cat, he has a sweet deal!

How awesome is this picture?!

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~ by Rachel on January 18, 2010.