Today, we celebrated my niece’s 5th birthday party at the Bug Lady Academy. They got to see tarantulas, snakes, guinea pigs, bunnies, birds and even a pig! Olivia had a great time and what a fun party!
Izzy, the birthday girl!
Don’t peek!
And she wasn’t even afraid of the snake. The adults were much more afraid of everything than the kids were.
In other news, I’ve about had it with our cat, Kelsey! First, she starts peeing in the playroom and we have to re-carpet a corner of it. Then, she hisses for days at Tobey after his surgery. Then, I get home the other day and she had knocked Pinky’s cage off onto the floor! So, naturally we keep Olivia’s bedroom door shut. Well, last night she was so determined to get in that she completely tore up the carpet trying to get under the door. I was livid! Granted, it probably wasn’t a good idea to bring a furry little critter into the house with three cats, but my other two could care less. Kelsey is OBSESSED with him. This is where she sleeps every chance she gets!
So, naturally I’m terrified that Kelsey is going to eat Pinky. We super-glued rubber pieces to the bottom of his cage/aquarium so that Kelsey can’t push it off. It came with latches to secure the lid and I also purchased Safety First child proof straps for added protection. I think Pinky is safe. Then, Pinky escaped from his ball tonight and luckily I always make sure no cats are around when he’s out.
And, don’t get me wrong. . .Kelsey is a good, sweet cat. She’s just been causing lots of trouble around here lately and is driving us a bit crazy! I honestly don’t know what’s gotten into her. Does she sense that a baby is coming? Or is she jealous of Olivia’s new pet? Good grief!
So, along with 4 baby teeth, he had to have one of his lower adult canines removed. And, the hole in his nasal passage had to be stitched up. Needless to say, he has one sore mouth right now. He’s on canned food for the next 2 weeks which means ALL three cats have to be on canned food because I can’t leave any dry food out. Luckily, he’s the easiest animal in the world to medicate and literally begs for medicine out of a syringe. He’ll be on pain meds and antibiotics for awhile. He also has stage 2 periodontal disease because he had no spaces between his teeth causing plaque to build up. I’ve never brushed my cat’s teeth. . .I just give them dental chews. But, I may have to switch to a special dental health dry food for Tobey. Honestly, if something can medically go wrong with a cat. . .it will with Tobey. He’s only 2 1/2 years old and has had quite a few medical problems. But, he’s the sweetest guy ever, albeit a little annoying due to his need for constant companionship. And he is Olivia’s “best friend” as she calls him. I’m a little irritated at Kelsey right now because she has been hissing at him all night and she NEVER hisses. I understand he might smell different after being at the vet, but give the poor guy a break! At least he’s getting extra love from the rest of us tonight. 
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