Tigger Update

So you’re probably all wonder what Tigger has been up to since his brush with death. Maybe you aren’t. Well, he’s doing quite well. He’s become more social and definitely clingier than before, and he’s always thirsty. Not only thirsty, but picky about where his water comes from. For a while the toilet sufficed. Now Michelle’s leaving him a fresh glass of water each night (first picture at right).

He’s also back to the activity level of an 8 year old, and seems to be doing quite well. We give him grief (not that he listens) about putting in some effort around the house, and he finally paid attention.

Last night he was especially vocal, waking us at least 4 times during the night with some of the most bizarre alert moans. We ignored him but realized for once he wasn’t crying wolf. This morning we found a pile of twigs and junk on the floor that he’d vomited up. It must have been violent because there was blood.

Closer inspection revealed that it wasn’t twigs, but mouse tail. And the pile of stuff wasn’t junk, but the front end of a mouse! He finally earned his catch! Naturally, these images are kind of gross, but I took them, ate breakfast (cake & milk Troy), and downloaded the images while eating. They’re mostly just fascinating, but wait until you’ve finished your danish.

Anyway, he’s doing really well. He’s gained some weight back though his ass is still boney. Fortunately he’s not using a litterbox anymore, but there are small concrete-like stains on the wood now. Kitty litter is harder to clean than mouse blood. Go figure.