Tests for Growth

A few months ago, a small lump was discovered on Kenggy's mammary gland. Please click on here if you wish to know how it was discovered.

That lump has almost doubled in size. An appointment for multiple tests with her vet has been made and is scheduled for tomorrow morning.

The red arrow shows an angry swollen nipple and its surrounding area in contrast to the other normal nipple arrowed blue.

A closer look.

Yesterday, another growth was discovered. This time on Tanya's lower lip. It was hardly visible as it was the same colour as her lower lip with her upper lip covering it.

EJ pulled Tanya's head back to reveal the offending lump.

It was decided that Tanya will join Kenggy for consultations on Monday.

So far both of them did not show signs of discomfort. Perhaps both are great pretenders!

And because they are such great pretenders, it worries EJ so, as the seriousness of the illness is not known. EJ would be happy if they complain, wince or even howl.

A while ago, EJ found this little matted fur on the MeowRoom floor. It looked suspiciously familiar. EJ quickly went to Tanya, pried and peered into her mouth. That supposedly offending lump on her lip was not there!

You could never imagine how happy and relieved EJ was!

Pebble's Pretension

In any multiple cats household, there will be a lot of play. At times when the cats become over-zealous or enthusiastic in mock play, it may escalate into possible aggression.

When that happens, as a prevention, our human would shout or scream, "Oi !, Hey !, Naughty Boy ! or Naughty Girl !" This usually stops the cats in their tracks and all will be back to normal peace.

Somehow with Pebble, it has never progressed to the stage of EJ's shoutings.

EJ found out why and got the evidence.

Here's Pebble hugging the leg of the hardwood podium in the MeowYard at first...

...then turned aggressive, fangs bared with wild-looking eyes clutching the wooden leg and kicking frenziedly.

Pebble must have some imagination!

Winnie's Happy Sunday

Winnie says that our human has been featuring all the others and insists that it is her turn now.

Here she is, wide-eyed, very eager, poised and pleased to have her photo taken. 

She wishes all a Happy Sunday and a lovely day to all mothers, humans and animals!

Hooked on Captain Jack Sparrow HAWK

Animal tails are expressive. On a cat you can tell everything. You can tell if they are annoyed or scared.

But what if the tail is short or hooked like Captain Jack Sparrow HAWK? You then have to read the whole body.

In order to snap a picture, EJ waited till Captain Jack was relaxed and almost drifted off to sleep and quickly put a finger at the hooked tail.

A closer look at the hooked tail.

Though drowsy, Captain Jack automatically clawed the bench in an animal instinct safety reflex action.

Keeping Fit Kenggy's Way

Yes, Kenggy's tummy is round. She is rotund.

EJ noticed Kenggy always clean herself lying on her back with at least one of her limbs fully stretched in the air like this.

Recently EJ chanced upon a picture of a fitness exercise and thought that exercise move is similar to Kenggy's favourite pose.

It was found out that this 'Bicycle Crunch' move is one of the most effective abdominal exercises as it place emphasis on the obliques. Lie flat on your back (like Kenggy), hold one leg in the air with knee bent so that your other lower leg is parallel to the floor. Place your hands behind your head and contract your abs. Lift your right shoulder off the floor, bringing your right elbow to your left knee while extending your right leg at the same time. Return to your starting position, and repeat on the opposite side.

EJ tried this 'Bicycle Crunch' and was sore at the abdomen the next day.

Well, those who wish to have six-pack abs should try this exercise. Unfortunately Kenggy's always a one-pack!