Lock-down Day 685

Janey is at the vet's. They need to do more testing to diagnose the cause. She's anemic. Most possibilities are serious - nobody would even offer a suggestion, which is always a bad sign.

I've put down half my rent's worth as deposit, and may have to pay the same again. And that's just for the diagnosis ... 

Bad morning. Very bad. When I tried to call to make an appointment for Janey, I couldn't get a signal. When I tried to leave, the car wouldn't start. Fortunately, my neighbour could come with jumper leads and help.

Now I'm just waiting for the call to tell me about Janey.

I'm at work. Busy. But my mind and heart are with Janey ... I'm so scared! Though she seemed much better last night, even this morning ... better than Monday, for sure!

It's nearly four and the only call I've received so far, is asking whether Janey could have eaten onions. I neither keep onions, garlic, etc in the house, nor do I grow any in my garden - so, it's not very likely. But what about the Agapanthus? They could fall into 'onion' with regards to their effect on cats, if they eat the leaves? But none of my cats have ever nibbled on anything but grass, in the garden!

I've tried calling twice. Just now and an hour ago ... the student who took care of Janey is busy. This time, I left a message. My anxiety levels are skyrocketing!

Half past four, student called! They think it is a blood parasite - which came with a tick, apparently. Still not 100% sure, though. One of her organs is also swollen, so they'll do an ultra sound to see which one. If it is her spleen, then that's a result of the parasite - and the antibiotic they're already giving her should do the trick. But if it is the liver ... I don't dare think about that ...

They'll keep her overnight, will be treating her and keeping an eye on her. If there's a problem, they'll call me. If all is well, she'll call me again first thing tomorrow morning, to let me know how Janey did through the night, and then again after the doctor has seen her.

Time to go home ... car won't start. I called my boss, he was on his way. Jump started the car.

Back at home ... I try to message my neighbour, because the car probably won't start tomorrow morning. Internet won't work, not even WhatsApp.

Finally the message goes through and I get a reply. He leaves at six, so he can only help me, if I'm outside by then ... sigh ... lately, I'm having such trouble getting up early ...

I barely replied, when he's outside the gate. Came for a visit. He also brought a spanner and disconnected the battery - that way, it won't drain overnight, and I should be fine tomorrow morning. But he'll check in, before he leaves, just to be on the safe side.

He left about twenty to eight. Time to pack lunch, shower ... no interest in any dinner. I'm feeling somewhat miserable at the moment. So worried about my Lady! Ziva, Mewthos and Mini also miss Janey.

I'll try to go to sleep soon ... it's half nine already ...