High drama at the palace

[pjthompson]

Her Serene Majesty, Princess Underfoot, was not too serene last night. Up until 10 p.m. she seemed her usual regal self, but then she started experiencing a great deal of pain. She'd cry out and ruck up her back legs in spasm--it was horrible to see. So of course we couldn't let her go on like that. We went to the vet emergency center near Westwood and were there until 1:30 a.m., partially because the vet was flooded with sufferers and a big emergency surgery, partially because they did x-rays, did EKGs, this that and whatever. It turned out to be a severe bladder infection. We had all sorts of dire imaginings before then, though. (And why is it that those things, in humans or in cats, always show up in the middle of the night?)

We had to leave her there and pick her up this morning at 8, then transfer her to our regular vet for reassessment. Man, was she irritated when she realized she wasn't going home but to another vet. She balled us out something severe! That's how we knew she was feeling better. And when we finally brought her home, she marched into the house, cussing like you wouldn't believe. I didn't think such language was appropriate for a Princess, but she told me to go &^%$%^&& myself.

Her minions are so glad to be put in their place again. But I do feel as if I'd been beaten up by a wet stick.

Comments

[riemannia.livejournal.com]

Aw, poor Princess, poor you! Glad she's better.

[pjthompson]

Thanks. Happy to report she's back ruling the roost.

[affinity8.livejournal.com]

I'm glad she's fine! How worrisome it must have been.

[pjthompson]

Thanks. Always scary when the kids are hurting.

[cathemery.livejournal.com]

ghastly

[pjthompson]

It was. But she's back to ruling her world now.

[merebrillante.livejournal.com]

Poor baby! (Both the Princess and you.) It's so awful when you know they're in pain and you can't just ask them, "Honey, where does it hurt?" I'm glad she's on the road to recovery.

[pjthompson]

It's so awful when you know they're in pain and you can't just ask them, "Honey, where does it hurt?"

Yes, that's almost the worst of it. But she was full of herself and obviously feeling much better this morning.

[merebrillante.livejournal.com]

The kitties and I are glad to hear that our almost unanimously recognized Gracious Leader is on the mend. (Maeve says she's still Empress of the Universe, and refuses to recognize Princess Underfoot's authority.)

[pjthompson]

Good thing Maeve and Undie aren't in the same room, that's all I can say.

[merebrillante.livejournal.com]

I've recently changed the subtitle of my blogue. Maeve wishes it to be known that if one were to substitute "Maeve" for "Elizabeth Bennet," one were not to go awry in divining her intentions towards any supposed usurpers.

[pjthompson]

There's much to be said for a pair of fine eyes. (Or something like that.)

[kmkibble75.livejournal.com]

Oh lord that sounds awful to go through... but I'm glad she's okay!

[pjthompson]

Yes, thank God, she's fully in command once again.

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

Hey there... I'm glad to hear that your Princess Underfoot is better now. That had to be scary. Good to hear that she's on the mend!

[pjthompson]

Me, too.