Better late than never—the Cat of the Month: Smokey
September 22nd, 2008
Okay, so this is barely getting in by the end of the month, but let’s be realistic here—how many people are checking in to see who the Cat of the Month is? Well, it’s Smokey’s turn at last. He is Sparky’s brother and they are nothing alike! Smokey is a big, stocky grey tuxedo cat, with light green eyes. Sparky is an extrovert—right now he is investigating what I’m doing, checking out the computer. Smokey is a shy guy.
When they were kittens we attempted to coral them in the bathroom with a baby gate blocking the door. It didn’t take long for Sparky to climb to the top of the gate and fling himself off the other side. Smokey would gamely follow his brother, but when he reached the top he would cry for someone to rescue him. When company visits Sparky puts himself on display, while Smokey hides under the bed.
With his shyness comes sweetness, he’s generally been a kind and gentle cat. For some reason his face reminds me of one of those old teddy bears—the ones with the long arms and triangular heads. If he knows you and trusts you, there’s nothing he likes better than a belly rub.
Like Rosie, Smokey has used up a few of his nine lives. He seems to be prone to urinary blockages, a condition that if it doesn’t get treated right away can lead to a painful death. We’ve had this happen three times so far, each time on a weekend when vets are hard to find. It’s a stressful and very expensive experience! A special diet seems to be the key to avoiding the blockages, but this can be tricky in a multi-cat household.
Tune in next month to meet the boys’ sister, Pumpkin!
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