That was a bedraggled morning…
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Which did not discourage the walkers.
Willow progresses further each morning.
She looks back as if to check with me. She seems to know I’m not keen on her explorations
“Just don’t team up with Lily!”
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“No telling where she may lead you.”
“Remember we don’t chase our friends!”
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Toby only made it as far as the nearest flowerbed this morning before he needed an extended snooze.
Attempts to give him pain killers had never succeeded. One sort made him wobbly and the other caused frothing at the mouth.
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But these past couple of days, Toby seemed so uncomfortable, I began to have dark thoughts.
Meanwhile, Grant devised a new method of getting medication beyond Toby’s mouth that does not cause frothing.
Hopefully, he feels better even though he’s more sleepy than usual.
This morning I stayed to watch him for a while. The lawnmower was in action and we didn’t want the boy startled.
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As Toby dozed, I took notice of dew-covered blooms and buds
Which included inevitably the Coneflowers and their mesmerizing, um, cones.
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It’s always good to get down to ground level and take a closer look.
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Next week I have an appointment with my eye doctor and I am afraid she may advise spending less time staring at photographs on my PC.
Is it advice I will be able to take?
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Everywhere I look is magic.
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Over a lifetime, how much magic have I missed, simply by not looking?
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We gaze at great sites.
The Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon, museums full of great paintings and we feel enriched, as we should.
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In awe, we contemplate the night sky.
Divers are enthralled with their world, as they certainly should be.
And there are many who examine another world beneath their microscopes.
But you don’t need special talent or fancy equipment to witness the incredible beauty that is all around us in everyday, ordinary places.
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As I knelt beside Toby, I rescued a fly that had landed in the nearby water bowl.
They aren’t my favourite creature but I don’t mind them if they stay outdoors.
It seemed right to save this one’s life.
To see it drown too harsh.
But I do have a few words I’d like to share with a mosquito or two.
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Toby was still dozing when Grant had finished with the mower and concerned that he might get too much sun, he picked him up and brought him inside where he resumed his nap under my window.
At least while he sleeps I’ve been able to clip off chunks of the matted hair on his right flank. He hasn’t allowed us to comb him for a long time and those mats pull and make him more uncomfortable.
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He raised his head, so I petted him and got a gentle purr.
Then he went back to sleep.
He seemed to be smiling, so I hope he’s having a good dream.
Sweet boy.
Thank you, Carolyn, for this picture documentation of Toby’s happiness! And yes, he is sweet boy!
Joanna
Is Toby on gabapentin? Do you have any insight on that as a med for cats in pain and possible arthritis?
Gabapentin yes. Penny has it too (and me). Sadly I think it isn’t much help. We are monitoring him closely and loving him.
I can imagine that the warm soft ground was soothing for Toby.
You did well with the close up photos today, nice work!
Best wishes, Pete.
Yes, I agree about the warm ground. Toby still wants to walk, to eat but it is more and more difficult. I know you know what we are feeling.
Beautiful photo’s. Nature is always stunning in close-up.
Your coneflowers are so beautiful! And those close ups are stunning … thank you for letting me see the beauty of nature through your lens. Oh, and dear Toby … beautiful photos of him out in the garden. This must be a difficult time for you 💌.