Erik was still unsure about getting a new pet since we have not had one since our beloved first cat Boomer passed away. Boomer became very ill when Emma was 2 years old and passed away at the vet. It was very difficult on both of us so we decided no more pets for awhile. However I did get 2 beta fish shortly after which I killed on accident changing the water in the bowls. Apparently the water was too cold...okay I am not very good with fish. Erik did come around with our constant nagging but he made very strict rules that the kids need to help take care of him.
The kids and I decided on Buckeye. We took him home that day and all of us spent two weeks with him. Buckeye is a very loving and friendly kitten who just loves the kids. We have closed all the bedrooms upstairs since he is teething and wants to chew. I do not want him to swallow any little toys. He is exploring everything so the trusty spray bottle is doing wonders.
I took Buckeye to the vet last week and he was sneezing a lot. At first we thought he had allergies but he had a virus probably from the shelter. So I have to give him some meds twice a day. Not fun when he is clawing you and you are trying to have him drink medicine from a syringe.
Buckeye is fixed and microchipped. He is not declawed but we are going to have his front claws taken out. He is scratching the carpet and us a little when he is playing. Our kitty will be having surgery next month.
Here are some pictures of our little Buckeye...Emma and Ethan's first pet!
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