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Mastitis: The Cause of Tabby’s Trouble

Dr. Singleton called me just a little after 10 a.m. Friday to say Tabby was on the mend. She further surprised me by saying I could come get Tabby whenever I was ready. When I’d taken Tabby in, she said she would for sure keep Tabby over night, and it might not be until Saturday I could take her home. So I was overjoyed with relief to hear my girl had improved that much. Dr. Singleton had no idea if a spider bite was to blame, but Tabby had developed mastitis. Most likely it was due to her pregnancy and/or … Continue reading →

Tabby’s Trip to the Vet

Our family vet was closed Wednesday, but first thing Thursday morning I called and they were able to get us in that afternoon. We scheduled a pregnancy test and vaccinations. When we got there, I explained the saga of Tabby to Dr. Singleton: how I found her, how she’s wormed her way into our family, and how we plan to keep her. But I also expressed my concerns about her change in behavior towards our other cat, Mr. Meow. I admitted I feared she might be expecting, but I wasn’t sure because the first vet I had taken her to … Continue reading →