Wednesday 29 October 2014

This picture is so bad ......

..... but I couldn't resist!!


The Staff here. Well, you know cats! They don't do posing. He was like this for about half a nano-second, just enough time for me to grab my phone and take a quick shot. Actually, if I were to be honest, that one above was not the first shot! The first shot was .....


So, by the time I had got myself organised, Austin, thinking he looked a right prat, was starting to twitch and I was shaking with rage and laughter. That combination does not a David Bailey make! 

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In other news. Austin went to the vet yesterday! Need I say more? 

Ok, I will! 

It was just routine - flea shot, weigh-in, mouth check and mani/pedi. You'd think the BBC had just announced Armageddon! By the time we arrived, the anthem of his people had gained several more verses and a five part harmony. I'm thinking of entering him for Britain's Got Talent. 

Anyway, the vet was pleased :) He said the mouth was doing exceedingly well after the second cryo-surgery, (he has feline stomatitis) there are no lesions and no teeth are in imminent danger! He weighs 5.35 kgs (purrfect). It took just one attempt to administer the shot, but several to achieve a full mani/pedi. There WERE scuffles and the words "clip art" have taken on a whole new meaning! AND at one point the vet assistant and I were grasping each other instead of Austin, who was half way to the door with full bottle brush tail and bristling whiskers! But all's well that end's well and we made it home in time for some treats and a lie down. What Austin did, I have no idea! :)

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You remember I won a lovely print from Maria (Katzy) Strom! 



Well she is very generously offering 20% discount at her Etsy shop for readers of CATachresis right through until December 25th. All you have to do is use the coupon code CATMAS20 at the checkout. Remember, Ch******s is coming :)

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proposer - someone who poses for money

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45 comments:

  1. BOL, BOL funny clip art. Loved that one. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  2. We love the pic and we're glad everything went OK at the vet!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

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  3. Mr. Poo, mom split da coffee laughing..your first photo !
    Dude, you are a champion & the VET !
    Concatulation :)
    Have a fantastic day !
    xox

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  4. Oh my dear Austin I dare say you are not one who enjoys the Vet trips. MOL

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  5. Clip Art! MOL! Glad everything showed you are in the best of health, Austin! And a great singer too! Purrs...

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  6. dood...sew what yur sayin iz ewe R a propozer......like I hope yur mum paid ewe at LEEST 18.23 for that shot...

    which by de way iz awesum

    N which by de way ree minds uz ta say glad ya hada grate time at de place oh eeevil.....

    serves yur mum & de vet rite ta bee sew a fraid they kneaded a case oh wine ta ree coop

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  7. Aaaaw How cute is Austin. MOL And weez so glad hims in purrrrrfect hellff. :) Altho' weez nevew heard of a flea shot, dat wuld be gweat. A little poke and no nasty all ovew ow furs. Hav a pawsumly blest day.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  8. Oh how funny! Mum can't stop giggling about that second (really the first) shot and says that no one will ever know how many photos she instantly deletes. . . . Keep it up Austin! And we hope you have recovered from your torture at the evil VET.

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  9. We love the pics and we are glad the vet visit went well.

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  10. This is so funny!! I love Austin's leg in that first pic. I can just picture Mum & the vet assistant clinging to each other while Austin almost made his escape. Kitties everywhere cheered I bet.

    I'm glad Austin's teeth are all well. Hope you all are recovering!

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  11. OMC - M is laughing so hard. That is so funny! We could just visualize the entire ordeal! Poor Austin! Poor mom and poor vet tech! It makes you not want to go again for another year!

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  12. OMC, that wasn't a trip to the vet, that was high adventure! I'm glad everybody came out in one piece. Um, everyone DID come out in one piece, right?

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  13. MOL! You sure TW didn’t sneak in there and take those? Oh poor Austin. Please send me the extra verses to our anthem. I may need them next March.

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  14. BTW, what a way to treat a cat on National Cat Day.

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  15. We thought you were trying to snap a picture of mom
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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  16. A good vet visit is gold. So glad there were no lesions. Stomatitis is so painful.

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  17. Austin, you're a twisty cat! Glad all went well at the vet.

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  18. That is the most contorted kitty photo I've seen in a long time!
    And my goodness, what a character you were at the vet's. I'm glad it ended with treats.

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  19. Awesome photo there buddy! Glad you had a great vet report, way to go!

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  20. Hehehehe you are funny Austin at the Vet ,I just relax as mum lets me out of the carrier to let me run about on the seats while I am waiting and everybody loves me at the vets,xx Speedy

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  21. That top pick is just missing a "ta-dah"

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  22. Oh, we love that picture...good job capturing it! Lot of action at the vet we see...but we are happy to know sweet Austin is doing well. Hugs and nose kisses

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  23. MOUSES! I'm gonna get my doctor to read 'bout your latest blog post, Austin. To read all about your visit to YOUR doctor. I think I just became a model patient, for sure.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

    PS. Good work, by the way. Best to always keep the doctor peeps on their toes, fore sure. purrs

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  24. The picture looks cute!
    We were laughing about the trip to the vet. Pippin always 'sings' very loudly - all the way there and all the way back again. It sounds as though he and Austin could start a choir!

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  25. Mum laughed and laughed, sorry Austin but Mum was hysterical as when one of us (or both of us) have to go to the vet she says she feels she's gone 10 rounds with a boxer and then there's the two of us to catch, put in carriers and load in the car - Lucy on the front seat as she quite likes to look out and Hannah who, by the time we get there, has turned into a jibbering wreck.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  26. Great post, filled with the wit I have come to expect from you plus good news. So glad for all. Top of the morning to ya!

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  27. I loved the pic and post! MomKatt was giggling especially at the Word of the Day. So glad all came out well at the vet's office!

    Purrz!
    Selina

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  28. Glad the vet trip went better than the photo shoot. Please visit us at 15andmeowing for a giveaway.

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  29. Yow Miss Carolyn me haz got Mum takin pix of da ceelin too, MOL!
    Dat kewl of Austin'z iz grrreat...
    MOL way to go austin on a 5 part harmony goin to da Vet'z!!! Me sang 'da song of our peeple' loud n proud too! Dr dave will NEBER let hiz PC not play musick again!!!
    We iz both glad yer appointmint went well...we laffed over da 'clip art' frase...MOL>>>too funny!
    **paw kissez** N lub, Nylablue n Mum
    Pee ess: Me Mum allwayz haz a nap aftur we come home frum da Vet'z too ;)

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  30. You are a fine figger of a mancat. woo woo <3

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  31. Austin my man we should form a choir called Songs of our People. I am quite a talented 1st soprano...My vet is just 10 min from the house but I manage all the verses. Good for you showing them just who is REALLY the boss.

    Love your photo too
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  32. MOL! There's laid back and then there's Austin.
    Glad your vet visit went well. I am very good for clippy claws. Eric and I had never had our claws clipped because we kept them down climbing trees etc. Mum has clipped my claws a couple of times lately because they are growing more since I have not been so well. She uses her nail clippers and I sit still and let her do it.

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  33. Oh Austin,
    Yous looks marvelous! And your Mommy does too!
    And mes absolutely did not photoshop Mommy!!!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  34. Glad to hear that the V-E-T visit went well :)

    I think your staff´s selfie is pretty good *mol*

    Maybe you can use it for a guest selfie ?!

    XOXO

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  35. Cute photo! And good news that Austin is doing well -- so sorry he had a bad time at the vet though! Yikes! MOL.
    Happy Halloween!

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  36. Sing it loud and strong, my friend! It's great to hear you are doing so well. We will make the mom stop by the Etsy site, thanks for the code. And a very Happy Halloween!

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  37. Very cute photo ! We're happy everything is well for you Austin ! Happy Halloween ! Purrs

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  38. Glad the vet was pleased for Austin's progress. And I love that pose!!!!

    All the best for a fun weekend to all of you!!

    http://homelesscatcare.blogspot.com/

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  39. Happy gotcha day gawjus Austin.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  40. What a day. We don't know what to say. Unfortunately, Mom is having a good chuckle. You humans are so sadistic! Austin, buddy, hope you have totally recovered. The photo of you is quite darling. How great of you to put up Katzy's discount. I haven't had the opportunity yet. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  41. Oh My you made me giggle :) Austin is a right corker isn't he! Glad you both survived the vet and love the photo! The mishap looks quite familiar :)
    Marty's Mom

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  42. Austin, you are effectively boneless! Glad you terrorized the vet staff. All is well and as it should be ;)

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  43. so glad to hear Austin's mouth is healing well. I laugh at the photos, only because it has happened to me too many times.. and I laugh at the mani/pedi because I was once that tech.. ;)

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  44. Hahaha. Austin's really super cute. LOL. Caro, you're as awful as I am in taking pictures.

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