Author Archives: Zen W

Week 1, Day 3

I tried really hard to be good last night.  Despite Hal sleeping in the kitchen and me being left in the hall (we never did find out where the Cavies sleep…), I didn’t cry when Mummy went to bed.  And … Continue reading

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Week 1, Day 2

That makes it 5 weeks and 6 days to go before I’m out of prison… I’m now in more pain than before yesterday, and can no longer play with my brother or go for walks / runs.  Mummy says this will … Continue reading

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Good Night

I had a good night last night – didn’t wake up until 4:30am, but boy did it hurt once I did wake up.  I cried out for Mummy and she came straight away, gave me a cuddle and took me … Continue reading

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Strangled Eggs

Mummy made me strangled (scrambled) eggs this evening.  I had refused to eat anything the lovely veterinary nurses had given me, but I just cannot resist Mummy’s strangled egg.  I even ate some of my normal food afterwards as Mummy said … Continue reading

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I’ve had my operation!

I had my operation today, Wed 23rd Sept – further X-rays confirmed that I have FCP, and need to have part of the bone in my elbow removed. I’ve now returned home and are currently sleeping in my cage, recovering from the anaesthetic. … Continue reading

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My post op care arrangements

Mummy received my post op care arrangements today:  6 weeks strict cage confinement, with lead control at all other times no free exercise in the house for 6 weeks exercise to be introduced gradually after 6 weeks – working up from 15 … Continue reading

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My Swan Song Walk

Mummy took all 4 of us for a lovely walk today – plenty of running, playing and swimming.  We were out for about 2 hours, having a lovely time.  But when I got home my elbow did hurt – Mummy … Continue reading

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