just so long as there are no mutant spiders there...

[rkold]

Basil is going into the vet to have radioactive iodine treatment. We decided that overall that was a better choice than having him on medication for the rest of his kitty life since if it works, he won't need medication and can just be his usual cat self. But I'm worried because he is going to be gone from us for a week and then for 2 weeks we are supposed to be keeping him 3 feet from us because of possible radioactivity. But I'm worried because he's never been on his own in a little cage for a week before. And poor Cookie hasn't been alone for a long time either. And we're going out to CA for a wedding on Wednesday, a wedding I would prefer not to be going to, because while I like my sister in law, I can't stand the guy she has chosen to marry. He's never been anything but rude to me and the excuses my sister in law make for him don't wash.

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[reynardine.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Poor Basil.

Good luck with the wedding thing. Sounds like it is going to be an exercise in patience?

[rkold.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I feel a lot better having brought Basil in. The staff is really attentive and promised that the cage he is kept in is larger than usual and has two perches for him.

Thanks.. I think I am going to need it since patience is a virtue I generally lack.

[twotone]

*hugs* Good luck with the radioactive iodine treatment! I hope that Basil will be back to normal soon, so you can give him cuddles.

[rkold.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Thanks it seemed like a better idea than to medicate him for the rest of his life. I feel a little better after meeting the people who will be looking after Basil in person. They all seem really nice and friendly and attentive.

The no cuddling and letting him lick us is going to be a real challenge.

[jusrecht.livejournal.com]

P-poor Basil ;_; And Cookie... I hope they're going to be alright.

[rkold.livejournal.com]

So far Cookie is sleeping and when I go to bring Basil over his medication later I will ask to see how things are going with him. I was really relieved to hear that the cage they are kept in is large and has platforms. ♥

[sailorstarsun.livejournal.com]

Poor kitties. .;___;

Though, a radioactive kitty sounds kinda awesome. You could make him into a superhero.

[rkold.livejournal.com]

I know a part of me wonders if he will get weird mutant super powers and if that is a good thing or a bad thing lol

[sailorstarsun.livejournal.com]

Maybe he'll start glowing. ;P

But really, I do hope he gets better. Ganbare~

[rkold.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
Thanks!

Does Basil have an over reactive thyroid problem?

[ginarolo.livejournal.com]

I had the radioactive iodine done for my thyroid. It was not fun but I slept a lot.

Afterwards I had to have thyroid medicine for the rest of my life.

Re: Does Basil have an over reactive thyroid problem?

[rkold.livejournal.com]

It's a little different with cats than people, I think it is a different isotope. If all goes well, Basil will not need medication after this, it is why we are doing this procedure vs. just medicating him. ^^ Only about 5% of cases need medication afterwords.

My SiL also had an overactive thyroid and she had a radioactive iodine treatment. I can't remember if she needed medication.

I think the hardest part is just not having him around and the 2 weeks we will not be allowed to let him snuggle us much.

Re: Does Basil have an over reactive thyroid problem?

[ginarolo.livejournal.com]

I had to send the dogs away when I had mine.

Afterwards my scent must have changed cause the dogs didn't want to be near me in the beginning. They wouldn't lick, sniff me or jump on me.

Best wishes to Basil for a speedy recovery.

Re: Does Basil have an over reactive thyroid problem?

[rkold.livejournal.com]

I am sure Basil will want to be near us after being apart a week, so it will be hard to send him away.

But hopefully all will go well and thanks for the well wishes. :)

[mec]

Oh dear! Poor Basil. I do hope the treatment works and he will be okay. Good luck keeping him at a distance, though. I mean, he's a cat. Isn't it impossible to keep him away from places he shouldn't be?

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Yes, it really is hard and I am sure he and Cookie will not be getting on since she will be upset he was gone for a week.

So far she is taking him being gone well and I want to head over to the vet's to drop some things off but I have been waiting for 2 1/2 hours for the repair man who was supposed to come at noon.

[chocolate_chip.livejournal.com]

Poor kitty! I hope everything works out well!

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Me too! Though Pia seemed so nice, I am sure she will take good care of him and promised to call me every day.

It is just weird not having him here.

[jougetsu.livejournal.com]

I hope Basil gets better soon! *lots of hugs*

[rkold.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Thanks I just heard from the woman taking care of him, and she said he went through his shot really well and is eating well and seems to be doing well. I hope he doesn't think we don't want him back. ;;_;; He is snuggling in the box I left for him.