Well, the night didn't go as planned. I was awakened at 3:30 to a cat pee on dog bed incident. I toweled it off and pulled the beds up. I decided it would have to wait until morning. I just could not pack up and go home again. I took the cats to the vet at 7 and left them there so they could collect samples. It turns out that there is something I can give to one of them that will change the color of the urine so I can tell which one it is. I think it is Marco, though. He's the one I have caught the most often.
I talked with Dr. Glenn this afternoon when I went to pick them up. She suggested what I was planning to do, which is sequester them in the bathroom, perhaps for several days or weeks until they can be trusted, if they can be trusted to meander around the house. The results should be back tomorrow, and if there is a physical cause, maybe it can be treated. Otherwise, she suggested Buspar, which is an anti-anxiety drug. What shocked me was that she suggested euthanasia if it got too bad. Now I may say I want to kill them, but I am sure that I would never do that. I couldn't! However, this problem needs to stop and quickly.
Maybe I won't take them on the next camping trip. But I feel like if I don't take them, they will never get accustomed to the coach. As military cats, they need to be ready to move on a moments notice and know and accept that the only constant in this life is change. The dogs get it (truck ride? woof woof!), so these cats need to get over their prissiness and deal. Since I do not have another trip on the agenda, there's some time to think about this plan.
As for me and the trip, I am really proud of myself for being able to do it on my own. The set-up and break-down definitely go faster when there's more than one person, and it is easier to test the lights with two. But I was able to do it. It took a few tries to properly seat the plug from the coach to the truck to get all the lights working, but I was able to do it. I even backed into the spot at the storage lot successfully. It took a few tries, but I did it. I have such a feeling of accomplishment! Maybe next time I can go a little farther from home.
I'd like to take the coach out for a few weeks after the shop changes hands. I would love to see some friends and family in Orlando, maybe go to Disneyworld! Maybe I could take it up to NJ and see my family for a while. I haven't seen them for more than a weekend in many years. My folks are getting older and the kids are too. It would be good to spend some time with them. But alas, what do I do about the cats in this current state. I have thought about putting a mesh barrier across their bunk so they are sequestered there. They have food, water, the box, a cabinet to hide in, and a window. Any messes would be contained. The mesh would allow for climate control and they could look out at us. That's something to brainstorm. The mesh would definitely have to be tear-proof!
That's all I have for now. Back to the domestic grind. I need to work up some motivation to go to the grocery store. I really don't want to, but I probably should. My next opportunity, if I don't go early in the morning, is Thursday night. I have food, and I know I won't starve, but it just feels like I should go. Maybe I won't go and just eat what I have in the house.
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