Cast off, stitches out

Finn got his cast off and his stitches out this week. He is starting to use his arm again, which is great to see. We will start physiotherapy soon and in 4 weeks another x-ray will show how his bones are healing. The pins are not bothering him, but there is a chance that they will, especially on the elbow end. If they start working their way through the skin they might have to come out before the projected 3-6 months.

Finally able to wear jackets and long sleeve shirts again! Here Lenny had his annual (or rather: daily) vet check with doctors Finn and Lily. Somehow the poor cat always ends up getting a needle. :)

We established a nightly "family time" where we are doing something fun together before the kids go to bed. It can be a highly competitive game of "Dotty Dinosaurs" (see picture), a puzzle, craft, story or whatever we can come up with. The other day we made cut-out cookies, which was a big hit with Finn, Lily and Blue (who stole one).

4 months old and SOOOO big and scary! Floor length windows can add to the excitement sometimes. Charlie, the neighbor cat, hopped on the window sill to say HI to Lenny and Blue. They were absolutely terrified and jumped at the slightest sound for the rest of the day. I guess there's a reason why British Shorthairs are usually indoor cats. :)


Nothing that some cuddling with their favourite little boy couldn't fix, though.