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Title: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 04, 2011, 19:04:32 PM
Lazarus has been saved twice from PTS, the last time was just before xmas when he was due to be PTS in 1/2 hour's time  :( - he has been staying at a cattery but is very depressed and not eating properly. He is hyper-t but takes his meds OK. Sharn says he probably needs more time than she is able to give him and the depression may be causing him not to eat properly. He had bloods done in November and nothing showing up.

Sharon did tell me the story but not sure if I have it straight. I believe he was going to be PTS but was adopted. The woman said that he has constant diarrhea and she can't cope with him/it any more so took him for PTS. Since he has been with Sharn, she said he hasn't had it at all.

Not sure how old he is. I think Sharon may have said 8 but an elderly 8.

He is semi long haired  :shify: - I'm not a fan of long haired cats as a rule but a sucker for a hard luck story  :shy:

Anyway, watch this space....
 

Lazarus will be taking the attic suite vacated by Alice 3 years ago  :evillaugh:

She said living in servants quarters was good enough for her so it will be good enough for another cat  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ on January 04, 2011, 19:09:43 PM
Is that foster or "foster"? Lol

Good on you Mark, I know another cat (temp or perm) is something you have been pondering for a while and I guess with this guys situation you couldn't really take too long to think about.

I am sure he will come on leaps and bounds with you guys :)
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 04, 2011, 19:19:20 PM


Foster or Foster as in Alice being fostered is a good question. We would jump at taking another cat on full-time but even OH is beginning to realise that it shouldn't be done at the expense of Kylie's wellbeing. She really doesn't like other cats.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: JUDROP1948 on January 04, 2011, 19:26:43 PM
 :best:
WELL DONE Mark, not enough fosterers around, lady I spoke to the other day had a waiting list as long as your arm.
Keep up the good work xx
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Liz on January 04, 2011, 21:20:09 PM
Mark now you will have something else to take up your former study time - I'm sure his new temp digs will be fine afterall they are Alice approved ;D
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Fire Fox on January 04, 2011, 21:52:54 PM
I am sure Lazarus will be delighted with the penthouse suite, and will be accepting gentlemen callers directly. I rather suspect his new apartments will be furnished to the highest standard and offer a full butler service. The question is can you keep the paparazzi at bay?  :pic: 
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 04, 2011, 22:13:11 PM
I am sure Lazarus will be delighted with the penthouse suite, and will be accepting gentlemen callers directly. I rather suspect his new apartments will be furnished to the highest standard and offer a full butler service. The question is can you keep the paparazzi at bay?  :pic:

Brilliant  :rofl: :rofl:

When are you gonna decide for certain Mark?
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 04, 2011, 22:28:48 PM
What a lucky boy  ;D You'd better find your camera pronto  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 04, 2011, 23:03:18 PM
I will have to find (or buy  :shify: ) a camera by Friday.

Caroline wants to take him to the vet on Friday for his 2nd vacs and a once-over before we take him. She is concerned about his eating and they want to make sure it isn't the meds - maybe he needs a reduction or change.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 04, 2011, 23:43:07 PM
Lazarus ...... is hyper-t but takes his meds OK. ........Not sure how old he is. I think Sharon may have said 8 but an elderly 8.........He is semi long haired  :shify: - I'm not a fan of long haired cats as a rule but a sucker for a hard luck story  :shy:

I wonder how sure anyone is about his age as HyperT at only 8 seems bad luck  :(  If vet thinks OK, would ask if OK to have an anabolic steroid jab to try and kick start his eating.  Seems to have worked well with Fred tonight  :)  I think you have given Tanya's site a wide berth in the past but would encourage you to take a peek at this section if he comes to you with an appetite problem.  I'm sure it won't be anything much you don;t already know but I found it a useful summary tonight Mark.

http://www.felinecrf.org/persuading_cat_to_eat.htm

It occurs to me that sometimes the HyperT medication can cause the runs when 1st started which may have been a problem with him?  I know that happened with horrid near neighbour's poor cat  :(

As far as semi long haired cats go.... I used to think they were a bit ... well  :shify: girl's blousey for me but then came Fred, then Noni, now Groucho  :-[  They sorta get under your skin somehow  :)

I'm thinking of starting a petition to restrict posts on a thread that is absent of pics .........  ;)

Hope all goes well Mark.  Any foster or "foster" you and OH take on will be very lucky indeed.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 05, 2011, 00:18:47 AM
Thanks Rosella  :hug:

I will take a look at it. I have a few trick ups my sleeve from experience. Salmon and fresh roast chicken for starters  :evillaugh: - I will mention meds & runs to Sharon & Caroline.

One way or another, I will get photos by Friday  ;)

I spoke to Sharon again tonight and she said although the vet said around 8, people that have seen him think he is older although maybe he had just had a hard life.

Here we go  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Janeyk on January 05, 2011, 06:59:41 AM
Hyperthyroidism itself causes a loose tum due to the overactive system and nervousness caused by the illness, so more likely than not the runs will have been a symptom of that.  The runs should stop once on thyroid treatment and the thyroid gland is less active.

Look forward to seeing photos of Lazarus  ;D







Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 05, 2011, 08:38:05 AM
I see from NOAH that the runs is listed as a common side effect of Vidalta but not listed for Felimazole.  Sorry  :-[  I prob sound defensive but don't mean to.  Just more interested than usual as Fred likely to have to begin treatment for HyperT in the foreseeable future altho trying to put off due to his kidney probs.

Am really excited for you and Dennis Mark  :)
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: maryas on January 05, 2011, 17:35:11 PM
Foster or FAILED foster - shall we start taking bets now Mark?

Looking forward to the pics.  :Luv2:

Mary
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Ellen2010 on January 05, 2011, 17:53:06 PM
I never seemed to have the problem of runny stools with a cat that was being treated for Hyperthyroidism and that cat was with me for 9 months and was on Felimazole and that was changed to Neo-mercazole 5mg.  At the time the cat was 18 years old and when they managed to get the HyperT under control it then started with kidney problems which is a common side effect of getting the HyperT under control.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Liz on January 05, 2011, 18:16:56 PM
Mark we hope you have your new lodger and that you are both smitten oh and piccies would be nice ;D
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 05, 2011, 18:31:10 PM
Jokes aside, I am not planning to keep him as I am determined that Kylie's welfare comes first  :shy:

He hasn't had the runs all the time he has been at Sharn's. His main problems atm seem to be lack of appetite and depression.

Anyway, no sign of a camera yet but we will see.  :evillaugh:

Sharon said if he can be stabilised and if/when the vet thinks he is up to it, the branch will pay for a thyroid op - especially if it isn't that old.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Dawn F on January 05, 2011, 18:33:07 PM
Kylie might like him!   
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 05, 2011, 18:45:28 PM
Kylie might like him!

Possibly but I don't fancy the odds :scared:

I have only ever known her to like one cat and that was when I lived in London. She used to sit on the garden path with this other cat no problem  :)

I really don't want a repeat of the years of problems with Willow & Kylie  :scared:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Dawn F on January 05, 2011, 18:47:32 PM
no I don't blame you, but if she does brilliant, its better than rehoming and finding out she hates him!  I'm in the same boat myself, my lot have an uneasy truce but I know another would send them right over the edge
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 05, 2011, 18:58:18 PM
As it is, Alice & Kylie are the same. Kylie is very wary of Alice and if I am there, Kylie like to be escorted from the back door to the stairs and also the other way round. Kylie also tolerated Clapton but really had it in for Willow.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Janeyk on January 05, 2011, 19:15:19 PM
I never seemed to have the problem of runny stools with a cat that was being treated for Hyperthyroidism and that cat was with me for 9 months and was on Felimazole and that was changed to Neo-mercazole 5mg.  At the time the cat was 18 years old and when they managed to get the HyperT under control it then started with kidney problems which is a common side effect of getting the HyperT under control.

Nor I, only before treatment.  My Pep is on Vidalta and I've had 2 other cats on different thyroid meds (and me! ;))
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Janeyk on January 05, 2011, 19:17:44 PM
Jokes aside, I am not planning to keep him as I am determined that Kylie's welfare comes first  :shy:

He hasn't had the runs all the time he has been at Sharn's. His main problems atm seem to be lack of appetite and depression.

Anyway, no sign of a camera yet but we will see.  :evillaugh:

Sharon said if he can be stabilised and if/when the vet thinks he is up to it, the branch will pay for a thyroid op - especially if it isn't that old.

 :-: I came on specially for a photo  :evillaugh:

I know what you mean Mark, I'd like another but would have to be Pepper friendly (as in like, and be kind to him)  :innocent:

Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Gillian Harvey on January 05, 2011, 20:37:19 PM
Only just caught up with this - shall be watching with interest to see if you become a 'failed' fosterer - again lol!  :evillaugh: (I'm a fine one to talk..... :innocent: )
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 05, 2011, 21:08:10 PM
We shall see. The latest is Angela (pudding) had to take him to the vet today as he is bunged up again (he was over xmas and had to be cleared out) the vet is going to open him up tomorrow afternoon and he will come here on Friday  :)- assuming he has recovered enough and it is nothing nasty  :(

I was quite surprised to hear that as they resisted opening Alice up as they thought it might be too much for her.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on January 05, 2011, 22:40:04 PM
i must say Lazareth has had a bit of a hard time lately.. I suspect they have decided to do this as this is the 2nd time he has blocked up (boxing day he had to go in again).. May be the tablets, etc.. All in all abit of a unsual case....As he was given full blood profile in the vets that saw him before when he was being taken care of by the previous carer... Lazareth reported had terrible diarohea issues, but no such issues in our care... He has not been on meds for very long...In cases such as this we try and investigate all the issues as we dont really know much about how he was before. We know he is a lovely, gentle chap, and maybe a indoor foster home may give him extra encouragement to eat.. Abit of a mystery... But our main concern is to get him out of a pen and some TLC... which sometimes works wonders... Considering Lazareth escaped being PTS 3 times he is one lucky puss already.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 06, 2011, 00:44:32 AM
I am sure he will get loads of TLC with Mark  ;D
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Ellen2010 on January 06, 2011, 13:06:13 PM
We shall see. The latest is Angela (pudding) had to take him to the vet today as he is bunged up again (he was over xmas and had to be cleared out) the vet is going to open him up tomorrow afternoon and he will come here on Friday  :)- assuming he has recovered enough and it is nothing nasty  :(

I was quite surprised to hear that as they resisted opening Alice up as they thought it might be too much for her.

I am quite sure Mark the vet would not even contemplate opening up unless he thought it was worth the risk to do so and would not surprise me if he may think the blockage is due to something ingested, hence why the operation.  Hope the cat pulls through ok and he is soon on the road to recovery in your care with extra TLC.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 06, 2011, 14:06:55 PM
I spoke to Angela this morning and she said she thinks the vet is going to do an internal exam rather than open him up which is quite drastic.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 06, 2011, 18:26:58 PM
He has been diagnosed with Megacolon. The vet has advised high-fibre food. Anyone else have any experience/tips? - I am picking him up tomorrow.

Thanks
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Kirst on January 06, 2011, 18:40:47 PM
Was Teresa'a Pedro Megecoln?? She may be able to help!

Lucky Lazarus , he has landed on his paws with you and Dennis xxx :hug:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on January 06, 2011, 19:54:22 PM
Pedro indeed is mega colon, lactulose was used but then vet changed him to granules to add to food, sorry having memory problems at minute due to medication,but will look up name for you when I get a minute. The secret is to make sure bowels are opened daily to avoid colon filling in wrong place.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 06, 2011, 22:08:33 PM
Thanks  - I will obviously try what the vet recommends initially and try other things if no effect. I have been googling and have seen that some people use Miralax in place of lactulose as it is odourless and tasteless - has to be ordered from America though.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: TESS on January 06, 2011, 22:53:27 PM
I have a disabled kitten cat with bowel problems due to her mobility problems, she is on daily lactulose but i also give her tablets called Cistapride. They are very difficult to obtain and quite expensive but work by increasing muscle contractions in the bowel. Another option is a total colectomy but i think this is rather a drastic measure and probably not recommended. I have tried pumpkin, bark elm, asparagus and the granules added to food prescribed by the Vet and none of them worked for my cat. I would be very interested to hear of any other remedies and if you have any success with Miralax.
Good Luck with Lazarus.
x.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 07, 2011, 10:07:03 AM
 :waiting: :waiting: :waiting:

Well? How'd he get on at vets?  Is he well enough to come to you today?  Have you got him yet?

Impatient?  Moi?   :innocent:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 07, 2011, 15:44:53 PM
Just a quick one as the boy is waiting for me  :evillaugh:

He hasn't stopped purring and head-butting since he got here  :Luv2:

He goes to the bottom of the attic stairs. As soon as I call him, he comes running.

A few pics but I am going back up to settle him in.

It is my old, slow camera and he won't keep still - better pics to follow
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 07, 2011, 15:47:21 PM
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Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Janeyk on January 07, 2011, 15:54:44 PM
 :wow: awww Mark, he's gorgeous (and black :Luv2: :Luv2:)

he's a sounds and looks just adorable!
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 07, 2011, 15:58:38 PM
 :) He has a sore bot. He is sitting down without touching hisbum on the ground (probably a good thing as it looks none too clean right now  :shy: )
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 07, 2011, 16:11:19 PM
He sounds like he really happy to have arrived with you and hope is problems gradually easy so he can sit down when he wants  ;D
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Liz on January 07, 2011, 16:32:28 PM
Black and gorgeous :Luv2: and I am sure he will thrive under you wonderful care Mark ;D
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: maryas on January 07, 2011, 16:46:10 PM
Aaw Mark - he loves you already  :Luv2: :hug:  He looks lovely.  :hug:

 :catluv:

Mary
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Gillian Harvey on January 07, 2011, 16:49:27 PM
Sounds like he's settling in already  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on January 07, 2011, 17:24:24 PM
He looks lovely Mark  :Luv2:

Maybe when he's more relaxed you could trim the long hair around his back legs to help solve the messy bum situation - it means he wont get distressed if youre trying to brush dried in poop from his fur
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 07, 2011, 17:55:01 PM
Is his sore bot from internal exam?   :(  Poor boy. 

He is soooooooooooo gorgoeus.  He is spitting image of an older Groucho. 

I cannot compliment him any higher than that  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 07, 2011, 18:24:51 PM
 :welcome: to your new family Lazarus  :) Oops, sorry 'foster' family  ;)

A lovely boy and no doubt we'll hear more about him as he settles in  :)
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 07, 2011, 18:34:43 PM
Is his sore bot from internal exam?   :(  Poor boy. 


I think it must be  :(

Anyway, I sent OH a photo and this is the reply.

'Lazarus is lovely - I think we need to keep him'  :shify:

He has a funny little quirk. I was lying on the bed and called him. He hopped up and was head butting me. Each time I stroked his head, he stroked my arm in return  :Luv2:

He follows me around like a lost lamb.

And btw - I gave him a pouch of Felix senior and he ate the whole lot!  ;D

Sharon said it is probably as much as he had eaten in the previous week put together.

I got a bit confused at the vets. They prescribed Peridale but I also picked up another fibre + probiotic supplement.

He has 2.5mg Felimazole twice a day.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: nickynoo93 on January 07, 2011, 18:40:16 PM
Gorgeous, and what a lovely 'quirk.'  :Luv:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 07, 2011, 18:42:55 PM
He has a low growly miaow like he is chattering  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Liz on January 07, 2011, 18:50:18 PM
Mark he is lovely something about those black boys and girls ;)
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: pappilon on January 07, 2011, 18:51:37 PM
Aww he is just gorgeous :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 07, 2011, 18:54:49 PM
He looks lovely Mark  :Luv2:

Maybe when he's more relaxed you could trim the long hair around his back legs to help solve the messy bum situation

Good idea but I will see how he goes poo-wise first.

Although he is black everywhere else, the backs of his back legs are sort of tabby - I have never seen that before. You can see it in the bottom pic of the 2nd lot - it looks like the light in the photo but it is colouring.

The vet classed him as a "Fluffy Moggy"  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: tab on January 07, 2011, 18:57:21 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Dawn F on January 07, 2011, 18:57:31 PM
he is lovely, great tail!
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: hOrZa on January 07, 2011, 19:11:09 PM
This is great and he sounds really happy too :) imagine how much would have been lost if he'd been pts :(
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: JenGeorgieBob on January 07, 2011, 19:33:26 PM
Awwww...he has fallen on his paws with you! He looks a real handsome gent. He will enjoy being utterly spoilt by you no doubt :)
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Fire Fox on January 07, 2011, 20:10:04 PM
 :rofl: You are so never giving Lazarus up (who is hunky and whose name suits him :Luv2: ). Wonder how long it will take him to charm Alice ...

The diarrhoea story might be true, when I trained in hospital pharmacy the geriatrics wards had to deal with a lot of older folks with constipation presenting as (and in some cases having been treated as) diarrhoea as it was basically leaking around the sides of the blockage. :sick:  I don't recall this being described as megacolon, but of course I wasn't seeing the patients' notes just their prescriptions and it was twenty years ago.  :shocked:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 07, 2011, 20:57:09 PM
You are so never giving Lazarus up

It won't harm to price up thyroid op and radiation method  :innocent:

PS - The latest thing is he snuggled in the gap between my arm and body and went to sleep using my arm as a prop  :evillaugh:

Then he moved around a bit and went to sleep again with his front legs spread along my arms

Crappy image from my crappy phone.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Fire Fox on January 07, 2011, 21:11:32 PM
It won't harm to price up thyroid op and radiation method  :innocent:

I imagine your home to be full of love and laughter, as you obviously both have a great sense of humour and are as soft as butter. :hug:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: ChrisB on January 07, 2011, 22:12:19 PM
He's gorgeous  :Luv: and obviously already settling in well - one very lucky boy.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 07, 2011, 22:44:38 PM
One thing I need to find out is when he was neutered. He rolled onto his back to show me his belly, then washed his bottom and the pink lipstick came out  :scared: - we are certain that clapton didn't have one  :-:

Also, before that, I was sure I smelt Tom when I picked him up from the vet  :shify:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: maryas on January 07, 2011, 22:49:12 PM
Mark, Smudge's PL used to come out when I tickled his belly for too long  ;) and he was done before I got him.

Mary

Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 07, 2011, 22:49:28 PM
One thing I need to find out is when he was neutered. He rolled onto his back to show me his belly, then washed his bottom and the pink lipstick came out  :scared: - we are certain that clapton didn't have one  :-:

Also, before that, I was sure I smelt Tom when I picked him up from the vet  :shify:

Are you being serious?  :shify: If I am interpreting 'pink lipstick' correctly then Clapton MUST have had one. Netuering removes the testes of the scrotum not the 'pink lipstick'  ;)
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on January 07, 2011, 22:54:45 PM
Mark - he is gorgeous and has got himself well and truly settled at your home :Luv2: :Luv2:

One thing I need to find out is when he was neutered. He rolled onto his back to show me his belly, then washed his bottom and the pink lipstick came out  :scared: - we are certain that clapton didn't have one  :-:

Also, before that, I was sure I smelt Tom when I picked him up from the vet  :shify:

My Sam is 15 and gives his pink lipstick a wash especially if he has a dirty bottom - he was neutered at 6 months  :shify:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 07, 2011, 23:31:44 PM
Although he is black everywhere else, the backs of his back legs are sort of tabby - I have never seen that before. You can see it in the bottom pic of the 2nd lot - it looks like the light in the photo but it is colouring.  The vet classed him as a "Fluffy Moggy"  :evillaugh: 

Together with fluffy tail, the differently coloured long fur underneath is reason I think Groucho looks so much like him.  He is jet black on top but various shades of dark and light brown underneath.  If and when he learns to display his tummy, I'll take a pic.  It's glorious though  :Luv2:

I can't believe I'm typing this but Billy Whiz sometimes shows his PL when he's happy   :-[
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2011, 00:10:21 AM
Netuering removes the testes of the scrotum not the 'pink lipstick'  ;)

I am very well aware of that but thanks   ;)

However, there was never any sign of any  :P with Clapton  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 08, 2011, 00:15:41 AM
Netuering removes the testes of the scrotum not the 'pink lipstick'  ;)

I am very well aware of that but thanks   ;)

However, there was never any sign of any  :P with Clapton  :evillaugh:


Aaah, but you said "we are certain that Clapton didn't have one". That will be where the confusion has come about  ;) :evillaugh:

On a similar note as an innocent 10 year old my childhood cat exposed his pink lipstick while having a wash down below, I screamed out to my Mum that Benji was bleeding from his bottom  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2011, 00:27:01 AM
I know some cats have them removed for medical reasons - ie if they are prone to blockages. Obviously you can only check so much without it being weird  :evillaugh: - we never did see any protrusion of any kind  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 08, 2011, 09:10:01 AM
How was our boy's first night Mark?
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Shirley on January 08, 2011, 09:45:00 AM
What a stunning boy! :Luv2:  Sounds like he loves you already-he must be SO grateful to be out of a pen!!  :hug:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2011, 10:05:11 AM
How was our boy's first night Mark?

OH stayed up in the attic room "to keep an eye on him" - obviously don't want to put Kylie's nose out of joint so I was available for her  :evillaugh:

Anyway, no litter tray issues - lots of poo and wee; all neatly in tray with poo covered  :)

He is happily eating Felix pouches topped up with lots of water and periactin. He is on the 5th pouch since he arrived (although the first one was the only one that was completely finished) as well as quite a lot of r/d dry. I know it is low calorie but he is eating so much wet that the biscuits are a bonus + the fibre can only be good?

OH reports that (apart from trips to tray) he didn't leave the bed, although slept on different parts. He is only happy with body parts draped over people's arms or legs  :Luv2:

OH said in Laz' voice "Dennis is my new daddy. Mark is my new maid"  :tired: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Liz on January 08, 2011, 10:49:58 AM
Well it looks like nearly failed fosterer Mark!

Its nice that he is a happy boy and if laid back may not be noticed by a certain little lady ;)
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Janeyk on January 08, 2011, 11:20:38 AM
 :Luv2: :Luv2: he sounds to have settled in right away with you and Denis Mark.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2011, 11:22:42 AM
He does seem to have a certain charm. Sharn phoned this morning to see how he is. She said owning a cattery, hundreds of cats pass through in a year but once in a while, one really gets to you and Lazarus is one of those. Sharn & Caroline are paying a visit next week to see him  :evillaugh:

One thing that does see to entertain him is from the dormer at the front, he can see the pigeons landing on the roof below.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on January 08, 2011, 12:08:14 PM
He looks and sounds adorable  :Luv:  I suspect he has found his forever home!

With regards to pink lipstick  ;)  Jaffa will flash his when he's washing and he was neutered at 5 months old.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Jasmine on January 08, 2011, 14:06:42 PM
Aaaaaaaaaw, bless, all he wanted was some human company!
TBH, I'm not the greatest fan of semi/long-haired cats, but I'll make an exception for Lazarus (that face :Luv2:).
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on January 08, 2011, 14:09:58 PM
 :evillaugh: sorry, shouldn't, but too funny. Soon as a I read the title, I figured, "yeah right, fosterer... :evillaugh:"
This boy has landed on his paws and he knows it. Well done both of you.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2011, 14:27:32 PM
OH was woken up by a gentle paw patting his face this morning  :Luv2:

Sharon is reining in our enthusiasm. She said to remember he is a short-term foster and if he stabilises, he will be up for homing  :evillaugh: - Well for the record, she will need a battering ram to get him  :evillaugh:

Anyway, off to the pet shop for a special brush and to see if they have any other temping (but healthy high fibre  ;) ) treats for him. Alice is getting extra attention as she keeps sniffing my hands & clothes and knows there is another kitty around (luckily 3 floors up  :evillaugh: )
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Kirst on January 08, 2011, 14:41:08 PM
Mark , he is lovely. Another failed foster I am guessing............................. :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Dawn F on January 08, 2011, 15:33:36 PM
oscar gives his pl a clean from time to time, I'm sure all nice boys do!
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Liz on January 08, 2011, 15:45:38 PM
Am sure that you and Dennis will padlock the door and search her after the visit to ensure his new boy is where he is supposed to be :rofl:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2011, 15:51:44 PM
Am sure that you and Dennis will padlock the door and search her after the visit to ensure his new boy is where he is supposed to be :rofl:

Yep  :evillaugh:

Seriously I just think there are still concerns about his health and it could all end in tears - I really hope not though. We will do our darnedest  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on January 08, 2011, 20:42:30 PM
I hope not to put a dampter on things, but i just want peeps to be realistic that Lazareth came into our care and in our care in a poor way and he has shown remarkable recovery.. We just wanted to get him out a pen and see if that cheered him up abit, but he has been through alot... So fosterers of whatever rescue should remain realistic in expectations... But it would seem he is doing very well.. Its important we keep that thyroid under control and his weight and it may take a time to sort out.. But he is a prime example of a stray cat that has come on hard times and the reason he is called Lazareth is that he was due to be Pts not once but 3 times! The last time i was on the phone to the vet receoption seeing if we could give him a reprieve until we could get him in care just before Christmas... We know very little of his earlier background and no one is really sure on his age either... But it is very true that without the efforts of the team here, he would not be with us now... So fingers crossed all his health issues stablise and he has a happy, healthy future, wherever that may be..
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 08, 2011, 22:27:38 PM
Pleased to report that appetite still good and he has produced another huge amount of poo  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Ellen2010 on January 08, 2011, 22:35:15 PM
I hope not to put a dampter on things, but i just want peeps to be realistic that Lazareth came into our care and in our care in a poor way and he has shown remarkable recovery.. We just wanted to get him out a pen and see if that cheered him up abit, but he has been through alot... So fosterers of whatever rescue should remain realistic in expectations... But it would seem he is doing very well.. Its important we keep that thyroid under control and his weight and it may take a time to sort out.. But he is a prime example of a stray cat that has come on hard times and the reason he is called Lazareth is that he was due to be Pts not once but 3 times! The last time i was on the phone to the vet receoption seeing if we could give him a reprieve until we could get him in care just before Christmas... We know very little of his earlier background and no one is really sure on his age either... But it is very true that without the efforts of the team here, he would not be with us now... So fingers crossed all his health issues stablise and he has a happy, healthy future, wherever that may be..

Sharon I don't think anyone is under estimating the difficulties that Lazareth has had in the past, I know myself that many are turned out onto the streets to fend for themselves as well when it is found they have a medical problem.  I have had cats in that have come in as strays that have had pins in their legs that the vets estimated should have been removed  18 months earlier and cats that are 18 years old thrown out because they had HyperT and had to fend for themselves until they were brought into rescue. 
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 08, 2011, 23:46:23 PM
Don't s'pose Lazarus could pop up to Brum to remind Fred of the eating from cat plates and peeing & pooing in trays routine?  Ah well; no harm in asking ...  ;)

Am so pleased all has gone OK so far and delighted to hear that we ain't the only ones that occupy different rooms to accomodate newbies (and not so newbies for that matter ....  :-[ )

Note of caution duly taken on board Sharon but think we all know that he stands a better chance with Mark & Dennis than with most  :)
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Feline Costumier on January 09, 2011, 01:31:43 AM
I don't think he could be in a better place for his recovery and retirement home :) He's a handsome lad, love that tail :Luv2:

Dave gets his PL out all the time, he likes to suckle and knead on anything vaguely wool like, he's just been doing it to a chunky knitted bed sock, he kneads, suckles and purrs for about 10 minutes, the PL comes out during this little episode and at the end he gives it a good clean. Will be an interesting conversation if I ever meet a man :-[ :evillaugh:

Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Fire Fox on January 09, 2011, 02:35:08 AM
Once Lazarus was in the care of Canterbury CP his future was secure; you are taking care of his physical and mental wellbeing.  :hug: Whatever happens from here, it is certain he won't end up PTS without very good reason and he won't end up on the streets. 
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 09, 2011, 09:16:39 AM
OH stayed with him again last night. At 8.30am I took him up the last 1/3rd can of Whiskas supermeat mushed up with LOTS of water and some Peridale and he attacked it with gusto. I know there is a big difference between a proper appetite and a hyper-t one but I would guess he is stabilising by now.

He is getting enough fibre in his wet so I will try giving him a few Hill's senior biscuits as well. The only concern is that I haven't seen him drink water from the bowl and the peridale soaks up a lot of water.

I have just been informed that Laz started face patting for food around 4am  :evillaugh:

He had food there but he obviously wanted supermeat rather than felix in jelly  :evillaugh:

ETA - After having coffee, I went up to a nice big poo deposit in his tray  :) - may seem a small thing but with megacolon it is a matter of life & death whether the system is working.
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 09, 2011, 13:22:50 PM
So pleased that Lazarus is doing well  ;D
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: clarenmax on January 09, 2011, 17:08:18 PM
I've no idea how I missed this thread!!!

So pleased that Lazarus is with you Mark, if this darling furkid is to stand a chance, then its definitey with you and Dennis  :Luv2:

He looks to be settling well with you both, I think its a lovely thing you're doing  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 10, 2011, 01:32:13 AM
I still can't believe how quickly he accepted everything. Already I am getting full tummy exposure and being used as a leaning post when he is having a wash. He has a lovely habit of needing body contact. Tonight it was a paw on my nose - he kept it there for ages. Already I'm really confident that we can manage his health issues. It is amazing how cats that have been through so much and still poorly manage to be so loving and upbeat - he is just  :Luv2:

I got him some RC "Extreme Furball" and he just loves it  :Luv2:(it has double psyllium)

When I got the Flectabed earlier, I said to OH that before I went out, Lazarus said he would like a Flectabed like Kylie & Alice have but he understood if he wasn't loved enough to have one"  :evillaugh: - OH said he can have anything he wants  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Looks like we are going to foster from tomorrow
Post by: Mark on January 10, 2011, 08:24:59 AM
I have a disabled kitten cat with bowel problems due to her mobility problems, she is on daily lactulose but i also give her tablets called Cistapride. They are very difficult to obtain and quite expensive but work by increasing muscle contractions in the bowel. Another option is a total colectomy but i think this is rather a drastic measure and probably not recommended. I have tried pumpkin, bark elm, asparagus and the granules added to food prescribed by the Vet and none of them worked for my cat. I would be very interested to hear of any other remedies and if you have any success with Miralax.
Good Luck with Lazarus.
x.

I know every case is different but the Peridale with extra water in food seems to be doing the trick for him   :Luv2:

The great thing is it isn't a drug. I read there are side effects with cistapride.

I also got him something called pro-fibre which is a mix of various fibres with a probiotic added.
http://www.vetuk.co.uk/digestive-supplements-prebiotic-probiotic-products-c-5_172/protexin-pro-fibre-for-dogs-cats-800g-pot-p-769 (It was £18 from the vet so we know where the next pot will be coming from  :shify: )
You get a huge pot which will probably last for months.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Ellen2010 on January 10, 2011, 08:34:47 AM
Mark I have many short term fosters that have turned into long term fosters due to the fact that they had medical problems, surprising how many don't want or can not be bothered to give a tablet once a day or even a tablet twice a day.  So he could be with you quite a while, like yourself I would mainly deal with the ones with problems be it medical or behaviour and neither are fixed overnight.

I am sure he will blossom with your care and commitment, hope he gets some balance to his life and health soon.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 10, 2011, 09:55:30 AM
He sounds completely adorable Mark  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 10, 2011, 10:03:28 AM
He is  :Luv2:

I spoke to Sharn on Saturday - she runs a cattery and also has donated 2 of her pens to the branch. She said that running a cattery, hundreds of cats pass through each year, but once in a while, there is a special one that really gets to her and Lazarus is one of those  :Luv2: - she said she would be made up if we adopt him.

She is coming over at the end of the week with Caroline to see him - speaking of which, Caroline said it would be great if we adopt him - however, as Sharon, she thinks we should proceed with caution and make sure that his health stabilises before making any hasty decisions - she said it is still early days and I didn't see the awful state he was in when he first came into the branch.

Anyway, yet again, a nice big poo in the tray this morning. Sharon suggested keeping a diary and OH agrees - but I am watching like a hawk for any movements.  :-:

OH informs me that Laz decided 2.30am was a good time to get up and feed him  :evillaugh: - he asked if he should give in. There are biscuit but I guess he wants the attention as well. I have suggested keeping a small amount in a tupperware or a pouch and dish handy  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: ginge66 on January 10, 2011, 10:25:23 AM
 :Luv: :Luv: well done for taking on sorry I mean fostering Lazarus  ;) Sounds like he has truly got you and Dennis under his paw.

Andrea x
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: JackSpratt on January 10, 2011, 10:47:25 AM
Oh Mark, glad I popped on this thread to check for photos. He is ADORABLE  :Luv: .....what a gorgeous old lad. And I think his name's lovely. :hug:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 10, 2011, 11:24:15 AM
It is so difficult to not keep going up there every 5 minutes but he really needs to sleep and he won't when he has company. That is the only way I can convince myself to leave him be for a couple of hours. OH says he must have cabin fever but he has a small bedroom and bathroom + a staircase to himself + he can hop up onto the window ledge and watch the world go by as well as the pigeons  :)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: sheryl on January 10, 2011, 19:11:19 PM
Brilliant updates Mark and Lazarus is gorgeous - well done to you and Dennis for giving him the security and TLC he obviously needed  :Luv2:  :Luv2:

Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Wibblechick on January 10, 2011, 19:34:35 PM
Awww... Im so happy for you and him  :hug:

I too m having to learn not to check on our two new purries every 5 minutes ... hard isnt it ?  :shy: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Gillian Harvey on January 10, 2011, 19:56:56 PM
When I got the Flectabed earlier, I said to OH that before I went out, Lazarus said he would like a Flectabed like Kylie & Alice have but he understood if he wasn't loved enough to have one"  :evillaugh: - OH said he can have anything he wants  :evillaugh:

Love it!  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 10, 2011, 20:47:24 PM
Awww... Im so happy for you and him  :hug:

I too m having to learn not to check on our two new purries every 5 minutes ... hard isnt it ?  :shy: :evillaugh:

Very  :shy:

The thing is, usually when we think they are pining for us, they are fast asleep; as was often the case if I was held up a college. I would have vision of Alice crying piteously but 9/10 she was on her back snoring and didn't even wake up  :-[
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 11, 2011, 14:48:55 PM
Unfortunately the poo isn't moving as freely as before. I'm hoping that the large amounts we had over the last few days was what was backed up in his system and what we are getting now is more normal rather than a slow-down - I'm sure the vet can only empty the end bit?

Although he has been, there was just one lump this morning and another this afternoon - on the floor this time. He seems OK in himself and is still eating fine so maybe I am being overcautious. I spoke to Sharon and said that maybe I need to cut back a bit on the fibre. It is hard to gauge as they say 1/2 tsp a day -  but bearing in mind a lot of cats never finish a meal, I just add some to each meal with plenty of water added. His poos are large and very dry/rubbery as if he is dehydrated, but he is doing big wees. I will see how he goes between now and tomorrow morning. I was a bit surprised that he wasn't given a stool softener or laxative, although they are quite harsh so if fibre alone works, that is so much better for him. 
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Kay and Penny on January 11, 2011, 14:54:56 PM
well Lazzie's come home and no mistake - he's already got you on full-time poo and wee watch, Mark ;D

it's going to take time for you to understand his system and hopefully all this is normal - and acceptable - for his condition
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 11, 2011, 15:01:02 PM
If I need to, I will start weighing it  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Wibblechick on January 11, 2011, 16:16:41 PM
I shouldnt laugh - but Ive just been inspecting Celyns backside with a torch, making sure that he didnt have a poo stuck ....  The torch was so as not to freak him out with bright lights in his face !

I got caught by OH - who said hes seen it all now - I really DO want to know the ins and out of the cats arse !   :evillaugh:

All is well - I just dont know the features of his rear end yet !  :shy:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 11, 2011, 17:12:50 PM
This threads deteriating by the post  :rofl:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 11, 2011, 17:49:30 PM

 I really DO want to know the ins and out of the cats arse !   :evillaugh:

Same here  :evillaugh:

We are not mad - OH even texted me today to ask if he had been again today   :shy:

Anyway, he is eating well and has had me pinned to the bed for the last 2 hours  :Luv2: - every time I move he repositions himself but MUST have body contact such as a paws over arms etc.

I forgot to say that he was standing up against the window today watching pigeons. The first time he has ignored me and didn't give me a guilt trip when I went downstairs
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 11, 2011, 17:56:10 PM
If you find yourself saying 'Show Mummy Daddy your bot bots' followed by 'nice clean botty' and a celebratory pat on the rump area you know you've lost it. When Riley had his tummy problems he used to have dribbles over his rear end and tread in it but I have never said such a thing and certainly don't say it several times a day  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 11, 2011, 18:34:42 PM
I gently teased out some unidentified clingons from Laz tail today  :shy:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 12, 2011, 17:47:14 PM
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Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 12, 2011, 18:28:23 PM
Not great pics as they were all taken at arms length with no viewfinder and with a not-very-good camera  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 12, 2011, 18:35:36 PM
Doesn't do him justice as he doesn't look grumpy at all in-the-fur  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 12, 2011, 18:39:12 PM
He is stunning Mark  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Dawn F on January 12, 2011, 18:41:36 PM
he does look grumpy bless him - any closer to being a family member??
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 12, 2011, 18:45:12 PM
he does look grumpy bless him - any closer to being a family member??

He isn't at all grumpy - he is the most affectionate cat I have ever known. We are willing and able to take him (and his health problems) on properly at any time  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Dawn F on January 12, 2011, 18:46:59 PM
I don't think he could find a better place!
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 12, 2011, 18:59:12 PM
I don't think he could find a better place!

 :shy:

Thanks  :hug:

OH is away tomorrow night (work awayday at Canterbury Cathedral lodge) and we have discussed where I should sleep. We have decided that as much as I don't want to upset Kylie, at least she has the freedom of the rest of the house so I should stay with Laz. She isn't reacting at all to his smell now so we are ready for slow intros when we get the all-clear. Pooing isn't 100% right now  :(

Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Pudding on January 12, 2011, 19:13:10 PM
 :no comment: :)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Shirley on January 12, 2011, 19:41:56 PM
He's a lovely boy Mark  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 12, 2011, 20:37:04 PM
I soooooooooooooooooo love this boy  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 12, 2011, 20:40:16 PM
What a beauty  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: maryas on January 12, 2011, 23:32:15 PM
He is sooo beautiful Mark and well comfy in your place now.  :hug: :Luv2: :hug:

Your stories of poo always make me laugh and now we've got Chris joining in with celyn and looking at his bum with a torch  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

At least I have an excuse for always seeing Bonnie's bum - cos she has no tail  :rofl: :rofl:

Oh dear - keep the updates coming  :hug:

Mary x
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 12, 2011, 23:36:37 PM
He is eating well etc but now instead of hanging around us, he is going under the bed for a wash - I wondered if it is to do with him feeling more confident now?

I am on poo watch as he isn't going much but he seems fine in himself and eating/drinking well - well I haven't seen him drink but I add lots of water to pouches and he drinks all the juice.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: clarenmax on January 13, 2011, 13:38:22 PM
Aw he's lovely Mark, love his tufty ears  :Luv: :Luv:

Its early days with the toilet regularity, Poot took several weeks to settle into a routine, so I wouldn't worry too much yet  :hug:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Wibblechick on January 13, 2011, 15:17:52 PM
 :Luv2:  Hes  lovely !  And has the sort of face that makes me think he'd have some stories to tell  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 13, 2011, 17:41:59 PM
Sharon was telling me today that he was a stray before the last people took him on. It seems they did quite a lot, including FIV testing but for some reason, couldn't cope with diarrhea  :Crazy:

Anyway, got a few better pics this afternoon. My VetUK order came which included a couple of Catac organic catnip sacks. Alice loves them and has a whole collection in various states. The oldest are over 3 years and are rotten  :evillaugh:

He likes his little window ledge cushion  :Luv2: (from Zooplus)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 13, 2011, 17:46:26 PM
Aw he's lovely Mark, love his tufty ears  :Luv: :Luv:

Its early days with the toilet regularity, Poot took several weeks to settle into a routine, so I wouldn't worry too much yet  :hug:

He has Megacolon though Clare  :( . He has been to the vet twice recently to be cleared out. Caroline was at the vets today with another cat but spoke to Craig about Lazarus. He said that there other things he can try to keep Laz regular but wanted to start with basics before using chemical treatments. He added that from what Caroline told him, he is well enough for his 2nd vacs so am booking him in for Monday.  :)

I want to ask about his mouth - it drips like a leaky tap at times - his teeth appear to be fine.

He had been pooing less over the last couple of days. This morning there were 2 hard pieces in the bedroom + he didn't greet me. He was hiding under the bed which he never does. He also refused food. He always uses the tray so I knew something was wrong. I decided to try the new hand vacuum hoping it wouldn't scare him. He ran down the stairs though. I had a quick hoover. When I turned it off, he came straight back up and into the bathroom and straight away, produced lots of smelly poo  :evillaugh: - within minutes he was eating and hopped up onto the ledge to watch the birds.

I said to Caroline I wondered if the vac literally scared the cr-ap out of him  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Kirst on January 13, 2011, 18:15:50 PM
He is soooooooooooooo handsome!! :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 13, 2011, 18:23:54 PM
He has such a lovely nature as well - so lucky  :Luv2:

This is very short - I had the camera set to video by mistake. When I realised, I left it on for a few seconds but was on the phone and my friend Tara wondered why I stopped speaking  :evillaugh:

He had just been given his catnip sack  :Luv2:


Click to see short video (about 10 seconds  :evillaugh: )
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/MarkB_014/th_MVI_2027.jpg) (http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/MarkB_014/?action=view&current=MVI_2027.mp4)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Gillian Harvey on January 13, 2011, 21:35:42 PM
Bless him  :Luv2: - think he's going to be a keeper Mark  ;)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: maryas on January 13, 2011, 21:46:18 PM
10 seconds video  - c'mon Mark, you can do better than that  ;)

He's sooo sweet.  I was gonna get a window sill blanket for Bonnie but my sills are not all that wide so I spent the money on the raidiator bed for her which she has not used YET!

Mary
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 13, 2011, 21:56:53 PM
I want to get one of these but can't work out if it will fit  :-:

http://www.canineconcepts.co.uk/item--dog--cat-lying-board
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: maryas on January 13, 2011, 22:03:11 PM
Yer I think I saw them on Zooplus too Mark - not sure if it was same price - £12.95 sounds good.  I think it's quite easy to fit - it says it comes with brackets but no mention of screws - hardware store will tell you which are best for a window sill. Push it as far back as it will go to the window and start screwing (the screws)  :naughty:

Mary
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 13, 2011, 22:05:37 PM
Push it as far back as it will go to the window and start screwing (the screws)  :naughty:

:evillaugh:

It was the cheapest I could find but not sure what they charge for delivery.

They were £17 on eBay + £5 postage.

I am due to do a zooplus order so will check and get free delivery.
There is also this one http://www.robstestdomain.co.uk/orthopedic-kitty-sill-window-perch-p-203.html

Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: maryas on January 13, 2011, 22:20:02 PM
That's a posh one Mark.  Stop tempting me to buy things for Bonnie - you'd think I had 10 cats instead of 1 with the amount of stuff she has. 

I took some toys and a big furry bean bag cover to RSPCA other day cos she doesn't use them. When I took one of my visit forms in the day after I went to Alex's office and she had Molly, one of the dogs with her sat by the radiator on the furry cover bless her.

There are so many nice things to buy and I think what the eche - she's my baby - but I must stop  ;) :rofl:

Mary
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 13, 2011, 23:03:07 PM
I spend OHs money freely on the cats  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Janeyk on January 13, 2011, 23:08:42 PM
I'm going to have a good read through this thread some time tomorrow, just had a quick look at photos and, well.... I wish he was mine  :Luv2:  he is so my type of cat Mark, you are lucky and he is too.  He reminds so much of our Smokey and I just adored him.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 13, 2011, 23:42:34 PM
I am going to bore people so much  :evillaugh:

I went upstairs about an hour ago to give him his felimazole and he had left me 2 large gifts in the tray  :evillaugh:

We then had a play with his catnip sack - Caroline was chuffed as she said he never played before  :)

Then I started scratching under his chin. This came on the radio and I did it the whole time - he kept his eyes closed  :Luv2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxI87CF0XT8&feature=fvst He still protested when I stopped - such a cute sound he makes like a baby crying  :Luv:

Torn tonight as they are all after attention in different parts of the house - I think Laz needs me more right now. I just hope Kylie decides to sleep in the dining room. No doubt I will be grumpy tomorrow as OH informs me that Laz wakes him up 3 or 4 times in the night (It's a long time since I did that  :evillaugh: )
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on January 14, 2011, 10:26:44 AM
 :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 14, 2011, 17:34:17 PM
Well he is booked in for 2nd vacs on Monday with Craig. We are waiting with baited breath for today's poo  :waiting:

He did so well yesterday doing huge ones morning and evening I just hope we get a result. I may have to resort to turning on the hand vacuum if nothing by the morning.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Feline Costumier on January 14, 2011, 17:45:27 PM
He is so lovely Mark, you've both got very lucky here haven't you, perfect match :Luv:

Just one thing, what cat on earth cares if their window sill perch is orthopaedic :shify: I mean, the manufacturers have observed sleeping cats, where the sleep and the positions they sleep in? I'm pretty sure most cats wouldn't even notice! :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 14, 2011, 17:56:18 PM
I know what you mean  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 14, 2011, 19:42:57 PM
Poo Alert

I think there must be a large dog hiding up there and using Lazarus' tray - tonight's was massive  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Wibblechick on January 14, 2011, 19:53:18 PM
Poo Alert

I think there must be a large dog hiding up there and using Lazarus' tray - tonight's was massive  :Luv2:

NON POO ALERT !   :evillaugh:  NON POO ALERT  ! :evillaugh:  NON POO ALERT  :evillaugh:  NON POO ALERT  !  :evillaugh:

Please can I borrow the dog to scare the sh*t out of Celyn ?  Im sure hes due one and I dont want the poor fellow getting constipated   :innocent:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 14, 2011, 19:55:33 PM
Poo Alert

I think there must be a large dog hiding up there and using Lazarus' tray - tonight's was massive  :Luv2:

NON POO ALERT !   :evillaugh:  NON POO ALERT  ! :evillaugh:  NON POO ALERT  :evillaugh:  NON POO ALERT  !  :evillaugh:

Please can I borrow the dog to scare the sh*t out of Celyn ?  Im sure hes due one and I dont want the poor fellow getting constipated   :innocent:

Don't they call this kind of talk scatalogical?  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on January 14, 2011, 19:56:02 PM
I think you need to rename this thread 'Poo watch'  :rofl: 

Lazarus is gorgeous but then I'm a sucker for black cats. The expression in his eyes in one of the pics you have posted is soo like Korky that it took my breath away.  :Luv2:  He must think all his Christmasses have come at once, bless him.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: maryas on January 14, 2011, 20:04:54 PM
Chris when I first got Bonnie from RSPCA and had to keep taking her back fro regular injections I commented to the vet one time that Bonnie's poo was really hard and she told me to put some Evening Primrose Oil on her food - I was told to just buythe cheap ones from the £1 shop and cut the capsule and drip it on her food.  After 1 a day fro about 5 or 6 days it wasn't hard anymore.  Maybe it could work for Celyn?  Not sure about Lazarus Mark but you could ask your vet on Monday.

Mary
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Wibblechick on January 14, 2011, 20:08:26 PM
Poo Alert

I think there must be a large dog hiding up there and using Lazarus' tray - tonight's was massive  :Luv2:

NON POO ALERT !   :evillaugh:  NON POO ALERT  ! :evillaugh:  NON POO ALERT  :evillaugh:  NON POO ALERT  !  :evillaugh:

Please can I borrow the dog to scare the sh*t out of Celyn ?  Im sure hes due one and I dont want the poor fellow getting constipated   :innocent:

Don't they call this kind of talk scatalogical?  :evillaugh:

Oh, thats the polite version  ;)

 Most would probably say "It's Wibblechick talking cr*p"  again  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Wibblechick on January 14, 2011, 20:10:25 PM
Chris when I first got Bonnie from RSPCA and had to keep taking her back fro regular injections I commented to the vet one time that Bonnie's poo was really hard and she told me to put some Evening Primrose Oil on her food - I was told to just buythe cheap ones from the £1 shop and cut the capsule and drip it on her food.  After 1 a day fro about 5 or 6 days it wasn't hard anymore.  Maybe it could work for Celyn?  Not sure about Lazarus Mark but you could ask your vet on Monday.

Mary

Ooh brilliant idea - I can do that no problem at all as I always have some capusles here  :thanks:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: maryas on January 14, 2011, 20:12:47 PM
That's great - hope it works for her.  I had to mix it well into the food for Bonnie.

Good luck.

Mary
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 14, 2011, 20:25:02 PM
Lazarus has peridale granules in his wet food with plenty of water added which he tolerates really well. I have also started giving him RC Intense Hairball food which had psyllium added. The vet is trying to avoid harsh laxatives unless necessary. Ideally I would like to just give him the RC dry and his wet food but Megacolon is quite serious so have to be careful. I have cut down a bit on the peridale as I think he might actually be getting too much fibre.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Gillian Harvey on January 14, 2011, 20:41:46 PM
I am due to do a zooplus order so will check and get free delivery.
There is also this one http://www.robstestdomain.co.uk/orthopedic-kitty-sill-window-perch-p-203.html

Ooh, I LIKE that one, it actually looks attractive as well as functional, wish I hadnt seen that now!  :innocent:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: maryas on January 14, 2011, 20:45:27 PM
No Gillian, NO - they would all be fighting over it and you can't be having cat fights now can you?  ;) :rofl: :hug:

Must admit, I thought the same  :naughty:
Mary
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 14, 2011, 20:50:04 PM
I looks a bit on the small side though?

I wanted to get one for outside for Willow last year but it was around the time she went downhill quickly  :( - I ended up getting a refund.

I just bought a wide shelf and some clamps in B&Q
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Mark on January 17, 2011, 12:18:51 PM
Just got back from vets after 2nd jabs (forgot to take the card that Caroline dropped round on Saturday  :-[ )

Vet is happy with colon atm as long as he is pooing every day - he checked and there is no blockage. He said if Laz misses a day, to give him 3ml of lactulose. He said the Megacolon is a bigger concern than the hyper-t.

He wants to see him a bit more stable before even considering surgery. He said the hyper-t isn't very bad and they usually only suggest surgery if the gland is very large.

I also asked about runny eye and he also has conjunctivitis, so has to have eyes dropped twice a day - poor boy  :(

I think he has forgiven me after crying all the way to and from the vets  :Luv2:

Angela (Pudding) came in the vets while I was waiting with a newbie - a pretty tabby called princess. The carriers were next to each other on our laps and neither cat got upset  :) :)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus.
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 17, 2011, 18:28:42 PM
Poor boy and I hate it when they cry all the way and in my case thats an hour in one direction !
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 18, 2011, 16:40:37 PM
We have to complete any paperwork, but Caroline emailed me saying that Sharon had told her we want to adopt and that she is pleased  :)

Not as much as we are  :Luv2:

Well we are failed fosterers twice over now - although to be fair, we wanted to keep him from day one  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on January 18, 2011, 16:43:15 PM
Well done. Well pleased for you.  :hug:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Liz on January 18, 2011, 16:45:38 PM
Congratulations to you and Dennis on the adoption of your new son hope the girls will appreciate him as much as his Daddies ;D
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 18, 2011, 16:57:24 PM
Thanks Ruth & Liz,

Dennis said ages ago that we should take on a cat with health problems as that is what Clapton would have wanted  :shy:

But please note, when I asked for help putting eye drops in, I got "I'm not good with that kind of thing - it upsets me"  :tired:  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: cazzer on January 18, 2011, 17:15:27 PM
congratulations Lazurus is a lucky boy!
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Pudding on January 18, 2011, 17:30:55 PM
 :hee hee:

No Comment.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Feline Costumier on January 18, 2011, 17:32:18 PM
Fabulous news! Lucky Laz :Luv:

I have to say, one of the things I'm a bit squeamish about is eye boogers, don't know why but I can't just pick it off. Weird because puss and all sorts doesn't really bother me!
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Wibblechick on January 18, 2011, 17:38:37 PM
YAY!!!  I reckon if Chloe wasnt up at Rainbow Bridge, she'd be making a great big Celebration Cake right now

Im so pleased Lazarus has a forever home  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: lau200 on January 18, 2011, 17:42:19 PM
aww great news :)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Jasmine on January 18, 2011, 17:55:47 PM
 :congrats:
He's a very lucky boy!
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on January 18, 2011, 17:59:30 PM

But please note, when I asked for help putting eye drops in, I got "I'm not good with that kind of thing - it upsets me"  :tired:  :evillaugh:

Of course :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 18, 2011, 19:17:10 PM
So pleased and we should have guessed this would happen  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on January 18, 2011, 19:19:04 PM
Wondered how long it would be until official - delighted for both of you and Lazarus  ;D
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: sheryl on January 18, 2011, 21:10:52 PM
Brilliant news - you are 3 lucky boys to have found each other  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: ChrisB on January 18, 2011, 21:59:48 PM
Great news  :yayyy:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 18, 2011, 22:19:22 PM
Have just seen this lovely update.  Oh this is so very odd  :shify:

About the time you posted the failed fostering news, was about the time I was updating me mate on how Lazarus had found his forever home and how he is spitting image of our Groucho but a few years older   :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:

Apologies for jumping the gun Mark coz of course it wasn't the obvious outcome at all   :naughty:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: clarenmax on January 18, 2011, 22:38:42 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 18, 2011, 22:48:41 PM

Apologies for jumping the gun Mark coz of course it wasn't the obvious outcome at all   :naughty:

It was never on the cards really was it?  :innocent:  :evillaugh:

Thanks everyone. He is so good but not being my best friend tonight after pilling followed by eye drops  :(

I'm sure he will forgive me by the time I go up to say goodnight. He has had company most of the day. I spent the afternoon with him reading and napping and OH came up around 5pm for a few hours.  :)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ on January 18, 2011, 23:11:51 PM
I think I called it first ;D

Congratulations...I'm really happy for all of you :)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: maryas on January 18, 2011, 23:51:19 PM
 :chicken:  :chicken:  :narna dance:  :narna dance:  :happy dance:  :happy dance:


FAILED FOSTERER

 :ahh:   :Party 3:   :catluv:   :thankyou: 

Happy adoption day Lazarus - you are gonna have a great life with Mark and Dennis.

Mary
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: pappilon on January 18, 2011, 23:52:48 PM
Congratulations Mark and OH  :hug: :hug: :Luv2: :Luv:x
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 19, 2011, 00:32:27 AM
What a surprise! :caution sarcky:  :evillaugh:

:1st place: Lazarus - most definitely landed on all four paws there  :) I think he knew he had found his forever home on day one - never mind you knowing!
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: jezebel on January 19, 2011, 09:48:15 AM
From the photos and from how you've described his behaviour, he KNEW he wasn't going anywhere else right from the start, didn't he!  ;D

Congrats to you all!
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on January 19, 2011, 12:41:10 PM
Now there's a surprise - I dont think that was ever in any doubt!

Congrats on your official new cat!
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 19, 2011, 18:24:04 PM
Thanks everyone. He is really filling out already  :Luv2:

Sharon said it is no surprise as he was barely eating before he had his last clearout. W will have to monitor his deposits carefully. This morning there was only a smallish one and I was getting ready to give him lactulose if nothing more by the morning - luckily he came up with the goods this afternoon  :evillaugh: :Luv2:

He really is a lovely cat  :Luv:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: tab on January 19, 2011, 20:51:46 PM
 :evillaugh: :evillaugh: :evillaugh: :evillaugh:
I didnt think he would ever go anywhere else but he has definately found his home with you all.
love
Tab
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 20, 2011, 08:07:36 AM
 :) I tried a careful intro to Kylie last night. I have been exchanging scents from the start and it was at the point where Kylie and Alice had stopped sniffing my hand. Kylie was lying on the dining room floor and I showed Lazarus to her. She was curious but stayed lying down. I held him closer and she swore and growled but nothing major. As I hoped, Lazarus wasn't bothered. He didn't growl or hiss back at her - he really is a laid-back boy  :Luv2: - that is a really good sign - I think one of the reasons Kylie never got on with Willow is because she used to make all the wrong noises and poses.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Wibblechick on January 20, 2011, 08:33:56 AM
That sounds promising - all fingers and paws crossed  :wow:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: clarenmax on January 20, 2011, 08:53:13 AM
Fingers toes and paws crossed here too!!!!

He sounds a real babe Mark, I'm so pleased he's with you  :hug:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Dawn F on January 20, 2011, 17:53:34 PM
wonderful news!!
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: TESS on January 20, 2011, 22:59:16 PM
Congratulations on adopting Lazarus, he is  :Luv2:

Can i just ask where you got your peridale granules and RC intense hairball dry food?
My cat has just spent a day at the Vets being cleared out so i am really keen to try something else and i am really concerned at the harm the cisapride and lactulose are doing to her!
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Janeyk on January 20, 2011, 23:02:06 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2: So glad Lazarus is staying with you Mark, how could you resist though he's just adorable  :Luv:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 20, 2011, 23:29:13 PM

Can i just ask where you got your peridale granules and RC intense hairball dry food?

Both from VetUK - I checked and they are the cheapest. Still annoying that something that probably cost pennies to make is £15 for 175g - some online places charge £20+ so vets much charge even more.

I like the fact that my vet wanted to start simple. Although I wasn't given any advice, I think the extra water is really important and probably AS important as the bulking. I didn't think Cistapride was available any more.

From my own experience having chronic IBS, the consultant told me that regular laxative use weaken the muscles so should be avoided if at all possible.

On a brighter note - His favourite place to eat is the window ledge. He is quite capable of jumping up there but waits for me to lift him up - even though I see him several times a day - it hit me tonight how much heavier he is in just 12 days - he is even getting a little paunch  :Luv2:

Also a bitter-sweet thing - he started off very needy and trailed me around like a lost lamb. After he had eaten tonight, he went under the bed to have a wash rather than trot back to me. I know it is a good thing but at the same time, choked me a bit  :shy:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 20, 2011, 23:33:04 PM
:Luv2: :Luv2: So glad Lazarus is staying with you Mark, how could you resist though he's just adorable  :Luv:

He is that  :Luv2:

I have another dilemma tonight - OH is away on business in Dublin. I know Lazarus can't be left but I feel really bad for Kylie - since OH has been sleeping in the attic room with him, Kylie has started sleeping on the bed with me (on a donut bed) every night.

Would it be really awful to say that it is quite a nice arrangement  (lets just say Kylie doesn't snore :shy:  :evillaugh:)

Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: JackSpratt on January 21, 2011, 12:05:39 PM
:Luv2: :Luv2: So glad Lazarus is staying with you Mark, how could you resist though he's just adorable  :Luv:

Ditto. Means we get lots of pictures. ;)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 21, 2011, 13:28:06 PM
:Luv2: :Luv2: So glad Lazarus is staying with you Mark, how could you resist though he's just adorable  :Luv:

Ditto. Means we get lots of pictures. ;)

And hopefully a decent camera to take them with  :evillaugh:

My basic canon is still missing and I am still using my ancient ixus with a tiny screen - there is also a long delay taking a photo so most are rubbish.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: bunglycat on January 21, 2011, 15:21:25 PM
 :congrats:
Lazarus coundn't have got a better home with you all. :hug:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: snarf on January 21, 2011, 19:20:59 PM
I love this thread. cheers me up  :)

Lazarus is lovely and has totally landed on his paws!
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on January 21, 2011, 20:25:32 PM
Everytime I see an update I'm expecting a new photo.

Mark, help a mate that isn't in the country anymore so can't just ask to come down to see the puds you at random times. Photos!

 :P
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 21, 2011, 21:16:35 PM
I PROMISE to take more  :evillaugh:. My old camera's battery does after about 20 shots and it isn't worth buying a new battery. I am hoping to find my other one or better still, persuade OH to get a decent SLR one. I will take the camera up in a minute. Dare I say he is like Willow in lots of ways (no peeing though  :evillaugh: ) and it can be quite 'challenging' having a cat perched on you whenever you are still for a minute. I woke up at 5am (after going to sleep at 2am) with a fluffy face staring at me from about 2"  :evillaugh:

Oh and btw, there was a nice log waiting for me up there 1/2 hour ago.  :)

and Ruth, you never did get to see Alice so if you have the time whenever you are in London, you are always welcome here  :hug:

I could be wrong but I don't remember seeing this photo on the thread - probably the best likeness  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on January 22, 2011, 00:23:30 AM
Thanks, Mark, I'll do my best to take you up on that.  :hug: Alice, Kylie and Laz, what bliss!

Love that photo, he's just beautiful.  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 22, 2011, 02:05:16 AM
I love this thread. cheers me up  :)

Lazarus is lovely and has totally landed on his paws!

It's funny how we can feel so lucky to have a cat that someone else is quite happy to dump.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Kirst on January 22, 2011, 08:33:15 AM
I'm not sure who is luckier , him ar you two - match made in heaven me thinks! :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Rosella moggy on January 22, 2011, 09:00:18 AM
It's funny how we can feel so lucky to have a cat that someone else is quite happy to dump. 

and ain't that the truth!  The last pic you posted makes Lazarus look much younger Mark and our little man (rescued by a canal) is just the image of him.  You are very lucky indeed to have such a handsome fluffball around the place.  Groucho sleeps with OH as he is only allowed out between 9am and 4pm.  As Freddie is very very needie, I get the company of the rest except Dinah who no longer graces the upstairs with her presence.  The lack of snoring is indeed a great bonus ...... for OH  :evillaugh:

BTW Groucho doesn't mind being left alone at all which we sometimes do if we are going out and he is in a boisterous mood.  He is always curled up fast asleep when we return usually giving us a dirty look for waking him up  :shify:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Baggy on January 22, 2011, 14:56:09 PM
How on earth have I managed to miss this thread? :shocked:

Lazarus is just lovely...glad to hear he's responding so well to your round the clock nursing!  Also pleased that someone else is a peridale convert - Dinah used to have it to help with her twiggy poos and it worked brilliantly :evillaugh:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Janeyk on January 23, 2011, 08:56:31 AM
It's funny how we can feel so lucky to have a cat that someone else is quite happy to dump.

I know Mark, I usually think that with my oldies.  Like when we adopted Smokey and Timmy the most adorable cats I just could never have let those two go - I'm glad the owner did though they were so loved by us   :Luv: and our little Peppy Pot who was going to be pts  :(




Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 23, 2011, 09:14:07 AM
My mum was telling me recently about my sister's neighbour who she previously thought was a nice woman who go 2 kittens with an existing elderly indoor cat. The cat wasn't happy having the kittens around so she decided to make the old cat live outside  >:( - she was dead withing 2 weeks  :'(
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 23, 2011, 11:07:33 AM
Just a few more

These from Friday night  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 23, 2011, 11:09:16 AM
From last night  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 23, 2011, 11:12:48 AM
This morning  :Luv2:

His chest mane keeps getting knotted but it is hard to brush as he keeps moving.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 23, 2011, 11:15:45 AM
Couple more where he moved when I tried to take a photo.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on January 23, 2011, 11:48:29 AM
Look how lovely and shiney his fur is since he's settled in with you  :Luv2:

How's he doing now Mark?
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 23, 2011, 11:53:57 AM
He seems really chirpy but we are still on poo watch. I know it is impossible to know but given that it is bulked, he doesn't seem to produce as much as I would expect. He has a good appetite so that is probably a good pointer.

He seems to like the felix supermeat pouches with added water so I am off to stock up in a minute before the offer ends  :evillaugh:

It is easy to add water & peridale to supermeat and I read than there is some connection between canned food and hyper-t so I won't be buying any more canned food (I'm sure aluminium cans are fine - steel ones are the issue)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: jezebel on January 23, 2011, 15:34:38 PM
He looks so happy and settled!

Is it just the light or does his fur have a red tinge to it?
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 23, 2011, 18:44:46 PM

Is it just the light or does his fur have a red tinge to it?

I call it coca-cola colour  :evillaugh: - he looks black until the light shines through. Willow's fur was like that.  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on January 23, 2011, 20:45:38 PM
Luscious. Pure and simple.  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: clarenmax on January 24, 2011, 10:38:32 AM
Such a babe  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

Max's fur was the same, jet black in certain lights, then almost a chocolate brown in others  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Gillian Harvey on January 24, 2011, 23:36:17 PM
He's looking well settled  ;)

 
He seems to like the felix supermeat pouches with added water so I am off to stock up in a minute before the offer ends  :evillaugh:

didnt know you could get Felix supermeat  :-:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 24, 2011, 23:55:49 PM

didnt know you could get Felix supermeat  :-:

It is quite a weird texture - like a thin pate but also has chunks in it. No cereals/soya.

http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/sainsburys-price-comparison/Cat_Food/Felix_Fish_And_Meat_Supermeat_Selection_12x100g.html
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 30, 2011, 11:17:30 AM
A few snaps from this morning. Our boy is beginning to fill out well.

He loves his grub  :Luv2:

I am going to ask the vet to look at his eye again. It doesn't seem to bother him but still a tiny bit watery. The vet is coming to do Alice & Kylie's vacs on Wednesday, also to give Laz a once-over.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 30, 2011, 11:37:59 AM
And from the last few days.

+ a short video. He stopped eating when the camera started.

http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/MarkB_014/?action=view&current=MVI_3425.mp4
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: snarf on January 30, 2011, 14:06:36 PM
Hes such a good looking lad  :Luv2: you can already see the difference your care is having to him
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on January 30, 2011, 17:53:54 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2: Looks like he is doing grand under your care.
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Mark on January 30, 2011, 20:47:06 PM
When I went to feed him, he followed me down the attic stairs afterwards. There is a door at the bottom so I let him out for a wander again - he did a wee in Kylie's tray on the landing and then was bounding around on the 1st floor  :Luv2: - there are 3 steps up to the master bedroom and he kept launching himself up them  :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: pappilon on January 30, 2011, 21:06:46 PM
Love his shiny coat, he is gorgeous. :Luv: :)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: maryas on January 31, 2011, 01:02:11 AM
Glad he's doing so well Mark and love the pics and video.  :Luv2:

I remember my mum bathing our cat's eye with milk when I was young.

Mary
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on January 31, 2011, 03:09:06 AM
What a sweetheart.  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Gillian Harvey on January 31, 2011, 23:37:52 PM
Looking good!  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: clarenmax on February 01, 2011, 09:31:15 AM
He really is adorable  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: JackSpratt on February 10, 2011, 22:46:20 PM
Mark, I'm getting Lazarus withdrawals....photos please!! ;)
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: ChrisB on February 24, 2011, 22:43:29 PM
How is Lazarus doing Mark ?
Title: Re: "Foster" boy Lazarus - OFFICIALLY ADOPTED!
Post by: Kirst on February 25, 2011, 17:18:46 PM
Yes Mark , where are you????? :'(