I Hate Texas Sometimes. :(

[silverthorne]

Foot is a strictly indoor kitty.

Foot, however (or rather, some uninvited guests), made it known that she has fleas!

...

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!

Anyhow, Mom Went To The Store upon making this discovery, and bought everything from the collar and one-month applications to sprays for both Foot and the floor (and other flea hidey spots).

We then proceeded to have our first real Test of Trust this evening as I sprayed the hell out of her (and the fleas). There was much quiet meowing, once accidental catch of arm skin, and a lot of huddling and attempts at running away. But some love and treats put things aright afterward, so even though she's still a bit spikey at the moment, she's on her usual sofa arm and napping.

And now, for you viewing pleasure, I present Foot



"Mom, I'm not sure, but I think I might hate you right now..."



"WHY?! D:!!!!!!!"



"Oh well, might as well eat dinner."



The one month treatment will be tomorrow, after the flea comb session.

Comments

[paradisacorbasi.livejournal.com]

How'd the vet miss this?

[silverthorne.livejournal.com]

Honestly? This is Texas, and I've been opening the windows a lot when I get home at night while the weather is nice. All Foot really has to do is sit next to the screen: no doubt the fleas got in through the screen mesh. And yes, we have other cats outside...and squirrels.

Foot was clean when she went to the vet--I had her checked for everything--and it was too cold yet for fleas.

Which is one reason why I hate Texas. It is, seriously, Annoying Bug Pest Capital of the World.