I have two cats, the Fluffy One and the Gray One. Somehow, despite the fact that they never set foot outside, they managed to pick up fleas. The Fluffy One has them worse than the Gray One, probably because he's extra fat and juicy. I have been remiss. I didn't pay too much attention to the flea situation (there's been a lot going on), and when I did, I got the cheap flea stuff from the pet supply store. The cheap stuff doesn't work; it actually bothers the cats more than it bothers the fleas. I swear, after I put this stuff on the Fluffy One, I saw fleas prancing across his tummy. Then poor Fluffy One had a big greasy spot on the back of his neck for weeks! In addition, as the Fluffy One became a slightly less hospitable environment, the fleas hopped over onto the Gray One.
I decided that for their seasonal gift I would get the cats the good flea stuff from the vet that costs ten times as much but actually works. Today is the day, I decided after I saw all the flea poo in the spot where the Fluffy One sleeps. I sat on the Fluffy One, squeezed the stuff onto his neck, and let him go. He cringed and ran away to sulk on a windowsill for awhile, but within an hour he was demanding lap time. I hope I can get away with dosing only him. The Gray One takes flea stuff really personally and will not forgive me for weeks, but when I dose the Fluffy One and not him, he makes extra nice. The Gray One is a little smarter than the Fluffy One, but a lot more neurotic. I should dose him anyway.
296 words | January 5, 2005 09:40 PM | Felis Major