Louie progress report: Took 2 of us to catch him and put him in his carrier to take him to the vet. At the shelter when he came in he was starved and dehydrated, lethargic, dirty, and weighed 3 pounds, and had eye infection. He still has right eye infection-got drops for that. His ears were cleaned out–he has ears infected with two bacteria types–got drops for that. He is the correct weight now at 8 pounds. He has two intestinal parasites–taking medicine for that. He has random muscle spasms when still or sleeping caused by not being able to stretch out while growing. It is disturbing to watch but harmless. He will always have them.
He has spacial issues having been confined in a small space, large spaces like the first floor scare him. He is out of his room and owns the second floor. No more eating under the bed. He flips his bowls upside down when empty. He used to be afraid of windows but is over that. He was scared to look out.Having been starved he has food issues and does not like being hungry. No human can eat in his presence as he charges your plate desperately trying to get it. I was surprised he played with toys. He is also very friendly and you can pet him and hold him which is also surprising. He is very good about getting his medicine. He is not afraid of the vacuum cleaner. He still will not go downstairs but he is down to the next to last step!
UPDATE: Since I posted, he has come downstairs to the kitchen’s pet water fountain and eaten Opie’s food. Opie was not pleased, growled and walked away.
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Good job Louie ! Hopefully you will begin learning that you will always have food available.
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I been warned not to overfeed him. We don’t want him overweight
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dood…ewe will feel like 1000000000 purrcent better once all de stuffz outta yur system….ewe iz makin GRATE progress buddy, given wher ya waz…two wear ewe iz….
takez time…. pawz up two ewe ‼️🐾😸💙
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In a week he will bee back at the vet to see if he got rid of these parasites or needs more medicines
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The progress of Louie is amazing.
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So far so good!
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Oh my! Hopefully Opie gets used to him soon!
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He has been stalking her all day.
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I am glad he is progressing well after being rescued from such a terrible ordeal.
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Since I posted, he has come downstairs to the kitchen’s pet water fountain and eaten Opie’s food. Opie was not pleased, growled and walked away.
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Poor Louie! I knew he had been rescued from a hoarder situation but I never dreamed he would have all those effects from it. He probably has PTSD too! But he’s making great progress. That last picture is adorable! I’m glad he is good about taking his medicine, too. Amazing what love and proper care can do. 🥰
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Since I posted, he has come downstairs to the kitchen’s pet water fountain and eaten Opie’s food. Opie was not pleased, growled and walked away.
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Yay! He’s getting braver! I tried to find your post about Louie’s back story when he was first rescued, to share with my sister who loves cats, but I couldn’t find it on your blog. Is it still there?
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https://felinecafe.net/2025/12/12/u-haul-i-hauled/
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Good to hear that Louie is doing better!
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Since I posted, he has come downstairs to the kitchen’s pet water fountain and eaten Opie’s food. Opie was not pleased, growled and walked away.
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That precious precious baby! I had no idea when you got him that things were that bad with his health and kitty mind. ALL the best love and care for him from me and my girl here.
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Since I posted, he has come downstairs to the kitchen’s pet water fountain and eaten Opie’s food. Opie was not pleased, growled and walked away.
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Wonderful news he must know he has the best cat dad
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Since I posted, he has come downstairs to the kitchen’s pet water fountain and eaten Opie’s food. Opie was not pleased, growled and walked away.
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Glad Louie doing better
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Since I posted, he has come downstairs to the kitchen’s pet water fountain and eaten Opie’s food. Opie was not pleased, growled and walked away.
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brave little kitty cat louie is
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He is a survivor
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Louie has to be a survivor to be with other cats
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