After his dramatic rush to the vet, for what could have been a life-threatening urinary drama, Toulouse our tabby boy has become a cat photography project you might be intrigued by. It is silly and fun but it reminds me of how lucky the family are to have him insured against what was, at the time, a stressful and dramatic event.
I want to showcase a series of positive images after Toulouse’s veterinary drama and successful recovery. It’s not every day your favourite tabby has their butt fluff shaved creating a dramatic visual effect!
This first image shows just how much fur was removed.
We were surprised but very grateful the veterinary surgery saw our boy so amazingly quickly, and his life was not at risk for very long. It is a hard truth that cats die quickly from lack of the emergency care they need after a urinary blockage.
If you cat appears to be suffering TAKE THEM TO THE VET – PLEASE. They are in great pain.
Toulouse was a good boy when he got home but a little shaken up and senior ginger Jack was a quiet presence who seemed to calm him down (you can see Jack in the background above). He did not fuss and made recent turbulent times more ordinary and stable for Toulouse.
I love this photo (above), the light is good and you get to see how the fluff starts along his tail. Bit by bit the fur is growing back after what was major (and not cheap) surgery by a specialist recommend by our trusted local vet.
After a few weeks of post operative crate ‘arrest’ which was frustrating but necessary, Toulouse began to enjoy some outside time and I was able to start taking some fun bum fluff photos. You can see how the hair growth is getting better and better.
A fun shot of Toulouse trying to sneak into our garden guy’s grass bag! He popped out after a while, maybe the smell of the grass got a bit much.
Taking the photos not only documents a journey from peril to recovery but allows me to record something fun and irreverent to raise a smile!
We were lucky to be able to get Toulouse to emergency care and to see him recover and become a cheeky tabby boy again. It made me realise how much saving even a small amount each week can save a cat’s life.
I am so glad beautiful Toulouse rebounded so well! I love that the photograph tells the story of him from (scary, sad) illness to (wonderful) wellness, and how you are focusing on the positive! Makes those photos extra special. Hugs to the beautiful kitty! Keep on feeling well, Toulouse!
Glad he’s doing better! We had a cat named George who had blockages twice. Scary and expensive…. especially since we ended up having to switch him to distilled water!
Indeed it is expensive, but we know that they are worth it don’t we?
You are so blessed that you caught it and he is doing well and recovering. I agree if you see your pet not feeling well it is a must to take them to the vet so they do not suffer. Hugs from Nili
As a conscientious pet owner you KNOW. Yes it is beyond important.
What a fun series of photos documenting Toulouse’s butt fluff growing back. I’m so glad that he’s doing well and you recognized he needed help and got it so quickly. I bet that the new growth fur is incredibly soft as well.
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MOL! You are right Gidget – Toulouse.
We are so glad Toulouse is doing so well after his surgery. That butt fluff is growing in so nicely, and what a great idea to document it — great photos, Marjorie!
Oops, that one comment was me from Brian’s Home.
I’m so glad he is doing so well and those were all super special photos!
Those are quite the tocks shots. 🙂
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You are PAW some tabbies. Doing well and recovering – Toulouse