Monday, June 6, 2016

Milita's Monday and a Gotcha Day


Hi everyone, it's Milita today!

 Today is Carmine's Gotcha Day!  Please be sure to wish him a happy day, okay?  

 You are probably wondering why I am posting on Carmine's Gotcha Day, right?  Well, to be honest, the Mom forgot today was Carmine's Gotcha Day.  She only realized it when she was looking at her Facebook memories, MOL.  Isn't that awful?!  If I were Carmine, I'd make her feel very guilty about that.

 I wanted to give everyone an update about me.  

 I have continued to struggle with my asthma.  I have at least one asthma attack a week still (last week, I had two).  The Mom says some of my struggles have to do with the fire we had in the building a couple of weeks ago and from the fire in Canada, but she still doesn't like me struggling so much.  The fire here was two floors above us and on the other side of the building.  Nobody was hurt, but many of our neighbors on the other side of the building got flooded from all the water they had to use to put the fire out.  In fact, there are still very noisy fans in the hallways trying to dry out the floors, and some people even have them in their apartments!  


Anyway, the Mom talked with Dr. M, and she suggested that I switch from Terbutaline to Cyproheptadine for my asthma because raising the Terbutaline would raise my heart rate, and neither the Mom nor Dr. M wanted that!  So the Mom now has me on Cyproheptadine and Prednisolone while we wait for the Flovent inhaler.  Now that I am on the Cypro, I am even hungrier than normal!  The Mom hopes the Flovent will be here soon so they can start to get me off of some of this other medication.  The thought of not having to have pills twice a day sure does sound nice...

 I hear that Carmine is going to the vet tomorrow.  He has to go every three months to get his anal glands expressed.  The Mom says he is due for his semi-annual checkup, too.  She will talk with Dr. M about adjusting his Cerenia schedule, she says, because Carmine has slowed down on his nomming again.  I swear, I will never understand my brother - food is sooooo yummy!!!  

 I'm sure Carmine will tell you all about his visit next week.  Have a good week, everyone!  
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32 comments:

  1. The Island CatsJune 6, 2016 at 6:25 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day to Carmine! We hope he has a fun day. And we're sorry to hear you're still having problems with your asthma, Milita. We hope the right medicines can be found to help you.

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  2. Three Chatty CatsJune 6, 2016 at 6:28 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day to Carmine! Milita, I hope the new meds help. Hurry up and get there, Flovent!

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  3. Kitty Cat ChroniclesJune 6, 2016 at 6:32 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day, Carmine!!! You should definitely guilt your mom into giving you EXTRA treats for forgetting ;)
    Milita, we hope you get to feeling better and that the medications help to control your asthma better! Sending purrs and prayers!

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  4. Hannah and LucyJune 6, 2016 at 6:40 AM

    Happy, Happy Gotcha Day Carmine. We hope you have a great day filled with fun, laughter and treats.

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  5. The Florida FurkidsJune 6, 2016 at 6:56 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day Carmine! We hope you have a great day!

    The Florida Furkids

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  6. Eastside CatsJune 6, 2016 at 7:20 AM

    Cats don't care about anniversaries and gotcha days...they live in a fluid space-time continuum! However, Carmine, wishing you a Happy Gotcha Day...but going to the v-e-t on your special day?! Eeeks! Hope you feel better with the changeup in meds, Milita!

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  7. Brian's Home BlogJune 6, 2016 at 7:47 AM

    iHappy Gotcha Day handsome Carmine! I hope that nasty asthma gives you a break sweet Lita.

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  8. pilch92June 6, 2016 at 7:51 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day Carmine!!! I am glad you gotcha'd such a great forever home. And Milita, I am sorry you are still having asthma attacks. Does your Mom have an air cleaner? If not, maybe she could do a fundraiser for one because it may help.

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  9. TimberLoveJune 6, 2016 at 9:12 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day to Carmine! Play bows,
    Nuk

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  10. Timmy TomcatJune 6, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    We wish Carmine a very happy and cuddle filled Gotcha Day! We left you a card of FB dear friend.
    Milita when you start the inhaler make sure you keep up the steroids as it takes a while to kick in. Rumpy is having his short attacks a bit more this spring but he was on a low dose of prednisolone every 3rd day. Dad had kicked it up a bit. We have a lot of wet and damp weather that does not help.
    Purrs to Carmine, Milita and Mom
    Timmy and Family

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  11. Cat LoversJune 6, 2016 at 10:05 AM

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  12. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical WoofsJune 6, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day, Carmine!! You sure knew which den to be gotted by,MOL! Hope you get many more Gotcha Day catabrations!

    We hope the new meds will work well, and that Carmine will get to eating better.
    Hope that flovent inhaler arrives quickly.

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  13. Maggie@shelter-catsJune 6, 2016 at 10:55 AM

    Happy Gotcha day, Carmine!
    Wishing improved health to both of you.
    xxoo

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  14. Colehaus CatsJune 6, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    Hope you have a very good Gotcha Day, Carmine, and that you, Milita feel better soon (and that your air quality improves pronto!).

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  15. Deziz WorldJune 6, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    Happy Gotchaday Carmine. Me hopes your day is purrfect. And we's glad to hear you're doin' better Milita. We's sendin' purrayers fur all. We fur sure know what it's like to have those flood fans in your house. OMC

    Luv ya'

    Dezi

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  16. AnnStaubJune 6, 2016 at 12:59 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day Carmine! Hopefully your new medicine will help with the asthma. I'm sure it's no fun...

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  17. da tabbies o trout towneJune 6, 2016 at 1:35 PM

    dood....a most happee gotcha day buddy & heerz ta 900 mor....we send best fishes, happee day wishes & perch pie dishes fora grate grate day long with a yeer a head filled with happee nezz & health...

    lita...hope yur asthma a tax bee come lezzz & lezz....& we R glad ewe R all oh kay N glad no one waz hurt in de fire....

    scaree stuff ~~~~

    ♥♥♥

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  18. Cats Herd YouJune 6, 2016 at 1:47 PM

    Very happy gotcha day, Carmine! You're a lucky guy to have a human who loves you so much. Milita, we hope the inhaler helps you out. Having smoke in the building must have been really rough on your little lungs.

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  19. SummerJune 6, 2016 at 2:16 PM

    Happy gotcha day, Carmine! Paws crossed that the Flovent arrives soon, Milita!

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  20. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuJune 6, 2016 at 2:26 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day, Carmine!

    We hope the air quality improves quickly, Milita.

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  21. Memories of Eric and FlynnJune 6, 2016 at 4:05 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day Carmine! I hope your Flovent arrives quickly and helps with your asthma, Milita.

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  22. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)June 6, 2016 at 5:04 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day, Carmine!!! Poor baby having to go to the vet right after your special day :(

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  23. Lola The Rescued CatJune 6, 2016 at 5:56 PM

    Happy gotcha day, Carmine! Lita, we hope your asthma gets better, soon.

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  24. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs June 6, 2016 at 6:23 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day Carmine

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  25. Cathy KeishaJune 6, 2016 at 8:03 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day Carmine! Sorry to hear about the anal gland (heh heh I typed anal gland) thing. I hope the Flovent works for you, Lita.

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  26. Dash Kitten CrewJune 6, 2016 at 8:19 PM

    HAPPY GOTCHER DAY CARMINE, I hope it was a good one!!!

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  27. meowmeowmansJune 6, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day, Carmine! And purrs and prayers for feeling better, Milita.

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  28. Ingrid KingJune 7, 2016 at 4:12 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day, Carmine! And healing purrs for Militia so she feels better soon.

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  29. The WhiskerattiJune 7, 2016 at 7:35 AM

    Happy Gotcha Day! Cake for everyone. Asthma can be nasty to treat, we hope you get relief soon.

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  30. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 8, 2016 at 2:12 PM

    Happy Happy Gotcha Day Sweetie!!! Wishing they could help you with that Asthma and praying Carmine's appt went well! catchatwithcarenandcody

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  31. AnonymousJune 8, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    Happy Gotcha Day, Carmine. We send Healing Pawkisses to the both of you and hope everything will work out fine soon :) <3 <3 <3

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  32. AnonymousJune 9, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    Happy happy Gotcha Day Carmine!!!
    Wee hopes you can get yur medss adjusted so you feel like eatin again....
    An Milita wee are sendin LUV an POTP to you fur yur breethin! Wee hopess thee Flo-Vent arrivess soon fur you!!!
    ***paw patsss*** Siddhartha Henry xxxx an gentull {{{hugs}}} LadyMum

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