Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Retribution

It was bound to happen. 

After yesterday's display of passive/aggressive angst, I half-knew I was going to come home to some form of the cat getting back at me for the worm and flea treatment. I mean, the horror!

A number of friends related similar tales of their beloved kitties and the evil flea treatment. Apparently, it's a universal theme. 

Wednesday is my designated office day. I thought the cat and my relationship had healed after the problems of the day before. I said goodbye to him, asking that he look after the place, as I always do. 

This afternoon somewhat later than I wanted, I came home to carnage. 

How an average kind of black cat can produce so much vomit is beyond me. 

Along with a bit of a runny bum, his lordship had vomited all over the flat.

Joy. 

There was vomit on the scratching pole. Vomit on the mat which I had only washed a few weeks before I went to Darwin last. There was a heap of vomit near the couch. And worst of all, he'd spewed on the bed. Twice. 

But you can't be mad with him. 

I cleaned up the worst of it. Throwing the floor mat in the wash and stripping the bed, I was late for my designated Wednesday torture session with Chuck. 

Thankfully the puking seems to have stopped as has the trots. Although he appears fine, he's a bit clingy. Rather than sit where he upchucked on the bed, he's sitting by the window on the other side of the bed. (I've cleaned off the duvet too - it's all been dealt with).

Strangest of all, tonight he asked to come up for a cuddle. He nestled into the crook of my arm as I lay on the couch. Normally, he will stay for a few minutes. This time, he started purring and stayed for half an hour. 

He's back demanding treats and ignoring me now. 

Cats. What can you do with them? 


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