Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Monday, May 17, 2021

A Closer Look: An Eye With a Veil Over It

 Hello, furriends ~

It's a new week and I'm wondering if I'm the only one who has thoughts like "I wonder what this week will bring. What will happen either in my world or everybody else's?"

Anyway, I'm told I'm a deep thinking cat. I just don't want to overdo it or else I'm not a cat anymore. I'll leave the problems of humans to them.

One thing I do have to deal with is my bad eye. The housekeeper has to order more meds for it. Two things are happening: I have a milky eye from a cataract (even though there's the word "cat" in the term, very few cats get this - lucky me!!) and I also have glaucoma, so eye pressure is an issue. Can't get too high or I'll go blind. Good thing I have a good, healthy cat-nose!!

You can kinda see it here in this photo. (I have a better one, but it's a little too graphic)


Now, the other kitties, Bridget and Penny don't have any health issues, but as all cat lovers know, that changes sometimes real fast and gets really scary. I'm the oldest and I have to set an example of how to handle this sort of stuff. Just in case they get sick.

So, a reorder of meds this week, burrito bundles so I don't freak out when the drops hit and usually a meal or treats after. I've kinda gotten used to the routine, but I still don't like it.

Enjoy your Monday as we kick off another week and remember, fellow kitties, we're in all this together.

Meow!

12 comments:

The Florida Furkids said...

We hope this week is a great one for everybody.

The Florida Furkids

Eastside Cats said...

Tom, here's hoping the meds are keeping your eye in good shape, despite the rough handling that you receive during administration.

Catscue said...

I didn't know about your eye problems Tom, you are such a good boy to take your meds. Sending POTP your way sweet boy.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood,,,we wood knot want stuff goin in R eyez either....sorree buddy...we will ask R pal st francis ta chillax at yur houz fora bit and send best fishez that de medisinz get IN yur eye.. with out two much trubull ♥♥♥

Brian's Home Blog said...

I'm sorry you have that eye problem but the meds are a good thing!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I agree Tom. It's not nice having to have any sort of meds but we know we have to have them. Being human doesn't make taking them any better so I know how you feel.

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

Sorry to hear about your eye problems. I am glad you have people who are taking good care of you.

Timmy Tomcat said...

Tom we purr that eye is better or at least manageable. I have had a milky eye since I was a kit but you can only see it now and then when the light is right. Purrs buddy do your best to put the good paw forward

catladymac said...

Sending purrayers and Power of the Paw Tom ! Purrs to your caretakers too !

meowmeowmans said...

Tom, we sure hope your eye meds keep everything in check. XO

Smudge said...

Hope your eye meds help. Kinda sucks getting old, huh? Have yourselves a wonderful weekend nonetheless, okay?

Maggie from Stillness at Cherith said...

Hi Tom,
we hope the meds help.
Be well. Be safe.