My Chaotic Realm

Well, after losing Artemis Saturday I wanted to get Aphrodite in ASAP... today was that day. So, she basically got a Cavia Manicure/Pedicure. They washed all her feet, then looked at them for possible health issues. She has the same foot issue that Artemis had but to a lesser extent, so she will be on cloth rugs for the next few weeks & antibiotics BID for the next 2 weeks. Vet says she likes the flavor... cherries. Now we know the secret! Also, was my turn for the doc...my twice annual follow-up for meds, general health, etc. Had to do such with a student from UT outta SA... not too bad. Could not understand my dosages on my Rx and then forgot to write 2 of them, THEN put me down as having an issue with insomnia (?) but hey... they gotta learn somehow, right? Was there for thyroid issue, not insomnia! Tonight I will try to catch up on art... the Dark Book AB RR needs to move off my desk and into the mail... the Sacrifice Journal left today via USPS... several ATC swaps still n...

Rest in Peace, Artemis.... On Saturday September 22nd 2007 at 1pm, Artemis passed away... she had an unseen infection in her bones due to an apparent lack of care prior to her arrival on our porch. Got her to the vet 1st thing Saturday but after looking at the x-rays, there were only two options... amputation of her front feet or euthanasia. As cavies use their front feet like hands, we chose the latter as the more humane decision. She is now out in the backyard under the shade tree where her daughter, Aphrodite, can look out on her from the window seat. As for Aphrodite, she is faring as well as can be expected. As Momma was always with her, she was fearless, romping all over their habitat. But for now, she is spending a lot of time inside her newly empty house, watchful. But she is eating and drinking, and I have hopes for her boisterous noisy self to return as soon as she processes through the loss of her mother. However, as she is going to the vet tomorrow to be checked for the ...