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Zoey continues to receive subcutaneous every other day and it has kept her healthy. In addition to the fluids, we've had to bathe her a bit more frequently because excrement is sticking to her hind quarters. Here is a picture of her after her most recent bath drying off in front of the fireplace.

On Saturday, September 5, Jim noticed Zoey stumbling around as her hind legs consistently gave out on her. She still seemed well and alert and wanted to move around, but unable to get very far. We feared the worst and after some quick Google searches called the emergency vet and got her there as quick as we could.

A vet tech followed by a veterinarian were able to see her quickly. The ruled out stroke and instead concluded it was dehydration and her kidneys not properly getting toxins out of her system.

They admitted her and got her on an IV for fluids and antibiotics.

Kris has removed the offending code on the site. We're still not sure how this happened or who did this. It just goes to show you that you can never be too careful on the internet even with sites you know and trust.

Google currently has this site tagged as "This site may harm your computer". Kris has asked for a review by Google so this can be removed.

Kris has also blocked the IP addresses of the sites hosting the offending scripts.

We hope that no one was infected with anything by visiting this site.

This week the cats received an amazing new cat tree given to us by a co-worker whose cat recently passed away. All but Finnegan have made the journey to the top due to his problems with his toe and weight (so we're not encouraging him either!). They all enjoy it.

The cat tree doesn't appear on the cams. If they choose to hang out on the tree more than the cams, we may have to consider restructuring things a bit.

Today Finnegan had a second follow-up x-ray at the vet. His first one after having the cast on for five weeks revealed healing was slow and he needed another six weeks. We completed that time and his latest x-rays revealed his toe is still not healing. Finnegan is likely facing having his toe removed now. The vet is going to first consult with the veterinary school at the university.

We've been assured Finnegan's mobility won't be compromised with the loss of his toe, but it is still a rough decision to have to make for him.

We woke up to a bit of a surprise this morning. Finnegan managed to remove his cast! As you can see in the picture, he is still taking care with the paw implying it is not yet healed.

Well, at least he got the timing right. Shortly we leave to take him to his regularly scheduled appointment at the vet. I'm concerned this just means another set back....

June 7 marks Finnegan's 4th week with his left paw in a cast.

His last appointment was May 31. The vet simply inspected his paw and then re-wrapped it. Although a second x-ray won't be done until at least 6 weeks into the process, the vet has been pleased how is paw is looking. The splint is staying in place, there is no signs of swelling and although Finnegan has been biting at it a little, nothing has gotten dislodged.

With summer nearly here, the cats have been enjoying the open breezes at the bay window. Here we caught a rare moment -- all four of the cats together. Zoey and Domino have not always gotten along well, so this was a moment I could not let pass by.

Stormy is in the left corner of the photo, Domino appears in the center foreground with Finnegan just behind him and Zoey is on the right ensuring she maintains a view of the other three cats at all times.