Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for May 30, 2023

Poor Pucky looks like he might faint! Wondering, is that Elvis passing him a drink? Inquiring minds want to know!

It sure is, Goldie, it sure is.

“Hoo boy” is Right, cutting on her paw.

Also, does anyone know what a cyst is?

I had a ganglion cyst removed from the top of my wrist about thirty years ago. I have the most beautiful scar. I hope the Woman’s paw gives her no more trouble.♥

Puck’s looking a little green around the whiskers.

Just like lancing a boil. Remember seeing that happen with one of our cats. Not entirely pleasant.

Deep breaths, Pucky.

Way to keep it positive, Goldie!

I’m lovin the Pucky Bear bit. Wondering if the people sometimes call him that? Makes me think of old possum. And though we can never know, I wonder what he calls himself?

Oh dang, this is meta

I had some serious crap going on in one of my wrists, which ultimately required two surgeries and the removal of a tendon. I hope Georgia’s surgery gives her the same relief that mine did. Modern medicine really is cool.

Goldie’s toe beans in the air, while Puck is feeling queasy over there.

Maybe this is triggering memories of the surgery to remove Puck’s rear right leg.

Puck’s learning that too much empathy doesn’t bode well for a newscat.

I actually find cyst removals really fascinating. Except for the skin-cutting part. For some reason that’s the part that grosses me out. Don’t blame you for that one, Pucky-bear. I’m also pretty sure I had a wrist cyst once, but it apparently went away on its own.

This has been TMI Time with Jungle Empress.

It’s O. K. Pucky baby. I felt the same way when I first got into the medical field. There is a lot of icky things, but it’s for greater good and lessens suffering.

I feel sympathetic to poor Pucky. A dear close relative just had a cyst removed from their hand. When the bandage was removed they fainted, which is fairly common. As is the comfort of a cat who senses that there is trauma with their human. So cuddles and purring is the perfect medicine.

LEVEL GREEN! HORK ALERT! HORK ALERT! THIS IS NOT A TEST! BREAK OUT THE PAPER TOWELS!! AAWOOOOGAH!!

Puck has such empathy. He’s as green as his tie!. I’m sure that’s Elvis with the water.

According to “Day By Dave” today is National Hug Your Cat Day!

https://www.gocomics.com/day-by-dave/2023/05/30

Poor Puck. It looks worse than it is, in many respects. He needs to be reassured that the Woman is free of the old pain, and the new pain from the surgery is temporary, and hopefully less intense.

Puck, it gets better now. Just purr under her hand. You’ll both feel better, and you may help her heal faster. Don’t let Ora eat her dressing material.

OT – worse than the vacuum!

There, there Pucky, just lie down for a moment. Maybe Iggy can bring you a cold cloth.

Meanwhile, Back on the Nile

At the Pretty Good Workshop

Iggy: I think you have a great idea to make Xyzlophones and have a band, Ora Z.

Ora Z: And I can pound scrap wood and make pretty sounds.

Iggy: Who’s going to be in your band?

Ora Z: Abby said she would like to join in when she is released from the Salubrious Pyramid. And maybe her friends will join us.

Iggy: Wally and Iron Glove said they might like to join as well.

Ora Z: Sounds like we have the start of a great band.

I had one of those as a teen. Didn’t stop me from playing video games!

LOOK! There on the woman’s wrist, it’s a pilar cyst, it’s lipoma, it’s a ganglion cyst. This is a job for Dr. Pimple Popper.

Poor Pucky! Baby boy, take deep breaths and hold them for a count of 5. Repeat until your tummy settles down. It works for me.

Surprisingly good understanding of anatomy among the cats. We appreciate the accuracy. Also, glad I’m not the only one who uses a nickname for myself when I’m upset (Pucky-bear, so cute!)

Well, Pucky bear, some of us enjoy watching gruesome medical procedures … and some of you should just close your eyes and go lie down somewhere.

What soothing drink is being offered by mysterious dark-pawed kitty?

It’s Ora Z. Check out April 1, 2023—white sleeve. black paw and low to the ground.

“Pucky-Bear”….

Poor Pucky-bear – he is so sweet!

Mildly off-topic but still kind of pertinent: Both Bunny the talking dog and Billi the talking cat have been given buttons with the word “medicine”, and both have apparently expressed understanding that their medication, though bad-tasting, will help them feel better. Billi has even reminded her “mom” about her medication a time or two.

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Imagine if we could teach our pets that the vet is a place they go to help them stay healthy. I mean, they probably still wouldn’t like it- just like most people don’t like going to the doctor- but maybe there’d be less struggling to get them into carriers or onto leashes.

Ohhhh, that’s why there were reruns for a while.

Pucky-bear. He’s telling himself what the Woman would tell him.

Puck’s experiencing the downside of so much empathy. Plus, the description is gross.

OT: Oslo the fighter…

…(& sole survivor of his abandoned litter of 4 found at TinyKittens’ Bramble colony) is 2 weeks old & looking good!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs1-ssev-W9/

https://dumpoir.com/c/3773677967640763113

Poor Puck! He’s just too empathic for his own good.

Be strong, Pucky-bear! Deep breaths! Head down!

Medical reporting is Not for everyone, Pucky Bear….{{0}}

I do believe that’s Elvis handing the glass to poor little Pucky.

Poor Pucky-bear, especially given his backstory. For those not aware of it since it hasn’t come up in strip, in short, and warning for animal abuse: Puck was one of many kittens who lived in a backyard. His neighbor often looked at them, because who wouldn’t.. and one day noticed poor Pucky bear’s leg was injured and only got worse. Eventually realizing Puck’s original owner was never going to help the poor kitten, the man lept over the fence, scooped puck up and got him to Washington’s Puurfect Pals shelter. Puck barely surivived and had to have what was left of his leg amputated. Thankfully a few weeks after that Puck got fostered and eventually adopted by his family and was already the kind gentle boy we know and love. So my guess is while hearing about a cyst would be gross as is, hearing about anything related to a paw is triggering for Puck, and why new places frighten him. I could be wrong and he could have an entirely diffrent backstory here, but it comes off that way. It’s also likely why Elvis, his big brother and the cat who raised him, is the one to provide him water. Besides being best buddies of course. Elvis knows this is a lot for him and knows that he was likely sucker punched by the description of the surgery.

Take five, Puck. Some things are better left unknown.

Puck is the Sensitive Cat.

Love Puck’s greenish cheeks! Welcome back!

Pucky was so brave when he confronted his vacuum cleaner for Elvis – but he can’t stand the idea of sharp objects. He’s still a hero!

Poor Pucky-Bear! Let the mysterious hand help you out. That way you can keep it together.

OT: Release the Kraken…um…kit-tens!

The Great Giant LEGO Wall of the Caternity Ward™ is down & Scotia’s crew now have the full run of the room. I wasn’t at all surprised thatintrepic little colorpoint Inky was the first one out exploring when Shelly opened the nest doors after rearranging things, but they’re all having tons of fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SATiOd-YMLY

Pucky-bear!! I love it!

I’ve had a couple of those removed, one into the joint of a finger. A couple others aren’t causing a problem. You have my extreme empathy

Georgia, hope your paw heals soon. (Hopefully you don’t have to wear a cone of shame to keep from worrying it.)

Best wishes, Georgia. Sending strength and love your way.

Hey, I thought it was Iggy.

Love the green cheeks on Puck and the bucket in the last frame – priceless!!! and Welcome back!!!