The On-going Saga of Squeaky's Sleeping Habits

On June 21, 2009, I reported on this blog about Squeaky's strange sleeping habits (See post here). After being on the box of black beans for three weeks, I removed the black beans and put them away and replaced the space with two cases of SANPELLEGRINO (one case Aranciata; one case Limon) and a box of cat food that had just arrived via UPS.

I thought that maybe Squeaky would give up and try some place else to sleep, like he usually does. But, alas, no.

The pictures are worth a thousand words, but I must note, that the catfood box is half the size of the black bean box.

Too Funny.

I must say, however, I am a bit worried. He has been using his liter box rather than going outside. He also threw up once this week. He went outside when I went to get the mail and I thought .. oh, he's okay and went back inside, closing the door behind me. Within 5 minutes he had come back through his door and was laying back on the cans again.

Now, I know he is a South Florida cat, as opposed to Sylvester, who was born and grew up in Virginia, and I have noticed that he stays real close to home during Hurricane Season. He has always had his own access outside.

We are beginning our third Hurricane season together, this year is no different I guess ... but I don't remember him not leaving at all.

Will keep a watchful eye on him.

Squeaky and the Black Beans

Squeaky has been sitting, squatting and now sleeping on a small 10lb box of Black Beans that I purchased recently at Gordon Food Supply (GFS). Here are shots I took today of just how comfortable he is now as we approach our 2-yr anniversary together on July 1. His rump on the box of black beans ... his head is slump over a box of trash bags and a 5-lb box of Bisquick. (in the Publix bag)

I've been telling people I've been passing out where I sit, seldom actually going to bed as of late. Obviously, Squeaky is now doing the same thing.

Doesn't that look comfortable?

Squeaky and Fleas

My cat, Squeaky, has had quite a time with fleas. He is allergic to all medications that the vet and I have given him. Where ever any kind of flea medication touches his skin/fur, his fur falls out.

I have seen him suffer for the last 8 months with a flea infestation that just brings me to tears.

I am happy to report that I have finally found a solution that seems to be working. I purchased an Ionic Flea Comb from Publisher's Clearing House about a month ago and after the last three weeks of using it every day, his coat looks better and all of this manic scratching and itching has subsided.

The unit shown here, runs on 2 AA batteries and there is a slight high-pitched noise that comes from it. I do not get it near his eyes, mouth and ears, as per the directions that came with the unit. It cost only $15.99 plus $4.95 shipping & handling.

Squeaky

I've talked about him, but never shown him here on the blog.

Here we are today doing our Nude pose.