Happy Cat Family

I took Bugsy to the vet today, as his eye was a little irritated, and not getting better. It actually never got completely better from his last URI, and I wanted to make sure this is not going to impact his vision. I also wanted to check on his teeth condition, since I am postponing his dental treatment while treating with vitamins and supplements.
Anyway - let's go issue by issue:
1- Eyes: He said to continue to give 500mg of L-Lysine daily, as this is likely the reason why he hasn't had another URI, and is holding off so well. He told me that if it was not for the L-Lysine, his eye would be much worst too. He gave me terramycin to use 2x day, for 3-5 days, as needed.

2- Teeth: He was once again impressed with the the improvement of his gums - he said to keep up whatever I ma doing, and that it is much much better. We both think we will be able to keep surgery at bay for a while! While in there, I saw an ointment called Biotene - Antiseptic Oral Gel (enzymeatic formula for severe mouth infections, and asked him about it. He said it could very well help, and to try it - I will let you all know.

3- Weight: Bugsy is FAT!!! He weighs 18lbs, and the vet said he needs to lose a good 2-3lbs. He also said to NOT put him in a diet - he rather see him fat than sick with Hepatic Lypidosis... He said that the time we worked on ER clinics was enough to leave him paranoid about it... So... He recommended 2 things:
*Adding fiber to his diet (recommended psyllum, but I am not sure if that's the best option...)
*Change his food to a food for diabetic cats, called Purina DM.

Just to wrap it up, he has been doing VERY well; besides this minor irritation on his eye, he is a healthy and strong boy... Hi gingivitis is getting better by the day, hasn't had an URI in a long time, and no Diarrhea attacks either!
I do take him to the vet more often than not due to his gingivitis - I want to keep it in check and prevent possible complications, such as internal infections...

I miss my camera... I want it back...
I never thought I was so addicted to my camera! I was so used to have it here, with me, all the time, ready to capture any special moment of my kitties... :( I know, I am quite the drama queen!
My camera is actually a few doors from me,with my neighbor, who borrowed it to take some picture for her work. No big deal, I just miss it, and can't stand not taking pictures or recording my babies!
Well, things have been pretty calm around here... We are all healthy, and the kitties very happy and playful. I woke up today with them bringing the house down! Now that Hope is on an all wet diet,she doesn't live me alone, and of course she is happy to wake me up in the morning. She is a hungry little thing, I will tell ya!

Is there a cutter thing in the whole world? I think not! I was typing away on TCS yesterday, and when I turned around that's what I found... TOO cute! I got my camera very carefully, and started to take some pictures... My Bugsy loves napping, and luckily for me he doesn't wake up easily either - I take my pictures, he naps away, and everybody is happy!
Poor baby had a minor setback yeaterday... He had the runs... I have no idea of what caused it, but thank goodness it went away really quickly - he has been fine since then; it was a one time event, whew!
He has been doing SO well since I started all the vitamins/natural treatment... He has become healthy again - aside from his gums, that are still very red, but otherwise he is doing fantastically well!
Alright... I was just going to upload a picture, and here I am blabing away! lol
Later!

I had to share this picture... IMO too cute for words! Big Bugsy and little Hope passing time by the window. It is amazing to me to see how much bigger Bugsy is - Hope looks like a kitten next to him!
The kitties and I had a very calm day today... Not much happened around here - I am having a hard time changing my biological clock back to normal; I am sleepy during the day, and wide awake during the night. I hope this changes soon, it is not really practical after all.
Again, it is 2am, and nothing!! Watching brasilian soap opera, and thinking about watching a movie... It is going to be a long night!