February 03rd, 2025

So this is our sweet baby Brysco. One of the Kittyboy gang.  He is silly and sweet and funny and we do love him. (and his brother Wyatt to of course, but this is about Brysco specifically)

You may, or may not, recall that about 4 months ago we found out that Brysco had an inherited dental disease called Stomatitis.  People can have stomatitis too, things like canker sores are one of the indications.  And while it's painful and annoying in people it's far, far worse when it's the feline version.

He had been doing so well once he recovered from his first surgery last October and we were encouraged and relieved.  He was back to his high energy, total gooberish old self for a long time.  He put on a little weight, his fur was shiny and soft and he and Wyatt romped and played with abandon.  It was a joy to see.

And then, very recently, we noticed that he wasn't playing so much. We could tell that, even though he was still eating, he was beginning to lose weight, his fur wasn't quite as lustrous, and his energy level was decreasing just a bit.  Even though I hated to admit it, every mom-instinct in me was screaming "something is wrong".

So last Thursday back he went to the vet to see if my gut was correct. Sadly, it was. Poor baby Brysco will be having another surgery tomorrow morning.  I'm sure all will go well and he will be fine.  In the best case scenario, this will be the LAST surgery he will need. 

As a parent, and let's face it, our cats are like furry children to us, we feel terrible when they feel bad.  If they are sick, we fret and dote on them; if they are sad, we are heartbroken for them and give them extra pets and hugs; if they are in a mood, we try to jolly them out of it; and when they need surgery, we worry!  

As I say, I'm sure all will be well but it never hurts to have a little extra positive energy, or should I say, Pawsitive energy heh, coming his way. So if you have a moment and care to, please wish Brysco the very best outcome and a quick recovery.  He is a very good kitty who has been dealt a bad hand. He deserves the best we can give him.

Will keep you posted tomorrow after surgery. Thanks!