Tofu and Patches!

Tofu turned four today! Boys got some carrot and parsley with their evening veggies as a treat

IMG_7631.webpIMG_7638.webpIMG_7642.webp

Patches’ birthday estimate is next week, which is quite nice. I’m used to them being on the same day, as Tofu and Noodle were litter mates, so it’s nice Patches isn’t too far away either

Partner thinks I’m a little mad for marking the pets’ birthdays but I like it 😂

Birthday boy looked adorable having a cosy nap earlier. He still believes tunnels are there to be flattened

IMG_7621.webpIMG_7624.webp
 
Happy birthday lovely Tofu ❤️
You have a devoted slave and it’s lovely you have a great pal in beautiful Patches 🥰
 
Tofu says thank you for the birthday wishes, he had an excellent day with treats and snuggles from Patches 😊

The Timothy hay order finally arrived, it was delayed after some delivery issues around the bank holiday. Both boys promptly disappeared into a giant hay pile, I think I’ll see them next week 😂

IMG_7668.webpIMG_7671.webpIMG_7664.webpIMG_7659.webp
 
munchmonster said:
Happy Birthday :yahoo:hope there were lots of treats
Click to expand...

Lots of treats for them both! They have a few more coming in the next few days as well, as Tofu's weight is trending down a little so I'm getting them some extras. Should get here just in time for Patches' birthday haha

They were both having cosy naps this morning when I came down. Tofu has claimed the roof of that tunnel for himself

IMG_7688.webpIMG_7689.webp
 
munchmonster said:
Just like my Mabel, he likes the cosiest spot :D
Click to expand...

They know how to find the best spots don’t they!

Another new treat today: readigrass. It’s mostly to help Tofu maintain his weight but Patches was allowed some too, for today at least. They devoured it instantly

IMG_7700.webpIMG_7701.webp

Tofu enjoys his weigh and meds time when he gets first access to the veg bowl!

IMG_7714.webp
 
Ah Patches and Tofu are so sweet - such lovely boys ….I'm a bit biased I admit it ❤️❤️
I’m glad the readigrass was a success 🥰
 
Roselina said:
Ah Patches and Tofu are so sweet - such lovely boys ….I'm a bit biased I admit it ❤️❤️
I’m glad the readigrass was a success 🥰
Click to expand...

They enjoy having you on their side and want to say thank you for the readigrass tip!

It was weekly weigh day today. Tofu lost a little weight again so he’ll probably have his arthritis meds put up tomorrow when I talk to the vet.

Patches, however, gained weight, and is a majestic 1430g

Someone is going on readigrass probation 😅

IMG_7722.webp
 
The difference in the boys’ personalities was very evident tonight 😂

Here’s Tofu: agreeable and adorable at his medication station, acting like he’s not a menace with the syringe (he’s decided he doesn’t like the gabapentin even though I’ve explained it’s the reason he’s able to popcorn again)

IMG_7930.webp

And here’s Patches: extremely suspicious of the lettuce bribe, knowing it’s about to be followed by foot balm, but then sitting still like an angel when it’s time to apply it

IMG_7933.webp

They got a hay cube for Patches’ (estimated) birthday last week and they both love it. I got a pic of Tofu inside but I have yet to see Patches climb in. Partner has witnessed him and assures me he does fit!

IMG_7924.webp
 
Tofu is really enjoying the new glucosamine pellets we’re using to hopefully help his arthritis. The problem is, Patches also wants them 😂 he doesn’t even like them as much as his normal pellets, he just needs to have some of what Tofu has

I’m mixing them in with the normal pellets we use while we’re seeing how the boys get on, so I’m trying to make sure the majority of the glucosamine pellets get to Tofu (keyword: trying)

I’ve tried hand feeding them to Tofu first - Patches butts in. Tried scatter feeding - Patches is faster, due to being so young and sprightly. Tried scatter feeding normal pellets around Patches and hand feeding new pellets to Tofu - Patches sees Tofu getting something and zooms over to demand some too

This morning I tried hand feeding Patches the old pellets and Tofu the new ones and Patches abandoned his to run and see what Tofu was getting 😂

I’m not really complaining. It’s great they both like them. It’s just funny how Patches is entirely driven by ‘you have something! I must have it too!’

He also decided he wanted the two-exit hidey to himself and spun it around so he could take up both entrances at once. Mischievous lad 😂🥰

IMG_8004.webp

Tofu, meanwhile, has taken up residence in the hay cube

IMG_8002.webp
 
fluffysal said:
Those glucosamine pellets do seem to be irresistible!
Click to expand...

They’re great! Tofu turned his nose up for the first couple of days but once I got him to try them he was sold. I think he’s just stubborn and doesn’t like change 😂 and of course when he started tucking in, Patches wanted some too, and now they both come running as soon as I touch the bag
 
Both boys are off to the vet tomorrow - Tofu for an arthritis check up and Patches because his feet look a little red and sore again. Also one of his nipples has gone a weird shape - I can’t feel a lump myself but want to get it checked out just in case

They are unaware of the incoming trauma 😅 and still loving the new pellets - we’ve compromised to hand feeding both of them

IMG_8084.webp IMG_8066.webp
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top