Basil the Brave

according to the vet, Basil seems fine.  she sent us home with Eukanuba Low-Residue canned and dry food.  it’s a bland diet, she said, and to feed it to him for a few days.  she also said that it’s good to have around in case any of the cats’ stomachs seem upset.

with the exception of Angelo, these guys aren’t picky when it comes to new food.  no having to change the diet over the course of 7-10 days, oh no.

Basil chowed down on the wet food.  when he stepped away, even Hopper sampled it.  i made sure that Basil ate most of it, so it was all good.

i brought in a stool sample, which was worm-free.  i have no idea why i was asked to bring it, because i knew that no one has worms.  they don’t go out.  i supposed it was good for them to examine it because it wasn’t formed.

the doctor is having bloodwork done, a full panel, which we aren’t sure he’s ever had.  the last time he had blood drawn was in June and that was just a CBC.  the results should be back tomorrow night, and the vet will call me then.

i was so proud of Basil for being brave and a good sport.  he really is a gentle cat, very well-behaved with an excellent disposition.  and i’m not just saying that because he’s my cat.

as i wated to pay, one of the employees’ dogs came over to make friends with me.  Basil, who was in the carrier and facing Sammy the dog, didn’t hiss, flinch, or back away.  so brave!  that’s Basil.