Settling in

Life is rather busy with a number of unexpected events overtaking us, as well as the start of sixth form for my youngest and the prospect of planning for University for my eldest – however Greg has settled in quite nicely among the turmoil. He is highly socialised, having come from a large family with lots of other pets… so he wasn’t fazed by Pippi’s rejections and slowly she is coming around to accepting him.

So September’s here with all its spiders and webs, night’s drawing in, early dew point and the smell of Autumn in the air. Continue reading “Settling in”

How to give a cat a pill

A friend sent me this. Some may have seen it.  But I like it.

How to give a cat a pill

1) Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat’s mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow. Continue reading “How to give a cat a pill”