... but getting better all the time. Miranda seemed to be sore from her
spay for a few days, but is now back to as much hoolikittenism as she
can manage with the e-collar on. I removed the body stocking yesterday,
and she is visibly relieved to be rid of it.

Frank hasn't been feeling too good, either. As it turns out, he's
allergic to some ingredient in the Pill Pockets, and has had a runny
tummy for a few days. I starved him all day yesterday, and today he's
only hasd some boiled seithe and some boiled chicken, and so far, so
good. I wish I could figure out what it is he's allergic to. He gets the
runs from all the dental treats, too, and from some kibble (which I only
give as a treat, anyway). Of course, he might be allergic to several
things. There's one kind of kibble (brand name Bilanx here) that he
doesn't have a reaction to.

To top off everything, or maybe because both the cats were under the
weather, the emptiness after Nikki really hit me hard this weekend. It
had been warm all week, and I caught myself thinking, 'Nikki would love
to take a walk today' several times. Seeing some lupins blooming today
reminded me of that little copse near my block that was razed for a
shopping centre, and how Nikki loved to explore it while it was still a
copse. She would sit for ages staring into the branches, while I would
tug at the other end of the leash and say, 'Come *on* Nikki. I'm not
going to stand here all day.'