Friday, June 4, 2010

Friday Hot Cat Blogging

 
We think Esther may have gone into heat tonight, with her frequent meowing, rubbing against things, approaching within a couple of feet of me (!!), exploring in places that once held other kitties, etc., all brand-new behavior. We are being exceedingly careful how we open doors. The catlock (see upstream) is now the mandatory means of human entry/exit. And she's probably going to the vet tomorrow, if the vet we like will come in to do the deed.

5 comments:

  1. jams, obviously some tomcat thought so! ;-)

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  2. Catherine FairchildJune 4, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Are you sure she isn't part Egyptian Mau? In this photo, she seems to have spots, like my cat Lotus.

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  3. Her body shape as well as her pattern argue for something other than a standard shorthair mackerel tabbie.

    Yep, she's looking for love.

    The op is really tricky when they are in heat, so most vets won't do it.

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  4. Bryan, Catherine...

    Bryan, the operation is said to be delayed until the heat is over. We may have to board her at the vet for a week or so; it's a good vet whom we trust to make that decision. I have to admit Esther was getting pretty noisy by this morning, and I won't be sorry to be able to leave doors open for the sake of my own mobility!

    Catherine, she DOES look a bit like Lotus, and Esther's "stripes" do resemble the stripes/spots your Egyptian Mau displays. In "person," Esther looks even more like a young Mau, though the head shape is a bit different.

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