The flame-leaf sumac is really turning. I noticed this morning though that some of them aren’t.
All of them bloomed a while back. Not all developed fruit. I’m guessing the fruitless ones are male and the ones with fruit are female. But what’s strange is that the fruitless ones are the ones that are turning red. The ones with fruit are way behind. They’ll eventually turn, too, but at this point they’re still mostly green.
I’m not okay with how grey he’s getting. He turned 8 at the end of July, which doesn’t seem possible.
Usually, this time of year, Thomas’ brisket, undercarriage, and front legs are red and bumpy and itchy. He got a Cytopoint injection a week ago, and it seems to be working really well. It’s expensive, but it it keeps him hives-free it’s worth it.
Thomas had his annual vet appointment today. He got a heartworm test and two vaccine boosters, and he had his lump aspirated. The vet thinks it’s just a cyst, thankfully. He also got a Cytopoint injection, for his seasonal allergies.
It was a lot of poking, but he was a very good boy. And he got lots of treats, which probably helped.
This little biscuit has a vet appointment in the morning, so he got a mani-pedi and a bath today. He’s busy trying to lick all the icky clean off himself.
When you’re snug and cozy in your blankie, but you see cat crimes being perpetrated outside.
Taters, Precious.
I started the top one yesterday. I think Thomas approves.
Thomas and I went for a snifty.
We saw a pair of mallards having a swim.
It’s blooming!
red paper boat 