Pimp Update: He's Got Some Stuff Going On

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Hi Cuteheads! I always try to keep you all up to date on how the boys are doing. A couple weeks ago, the update was all clear, but this week we've got a bit of a situation with Pimp.

Last week I noticed that he wasn't really as active as usual, and just not really doing a lot of his normal routine -- like not jumping on the counter when I take a shower, not coming to the kitchen to help "fix" breakfast and dinner and just really sleeping around a lot more and seeming extra lazy. He also wasn't really eating.

So Thursday we went to the vet. The poor guy was down to 7 pounds! He has been holding steady right at about 8.0 to 8.2 for the past couple years. So obviously, the food thing was a issue.

Even at the vet, I still look handsome!

We did a bunch of tests, full blood work and a urinalysis. He has just had it all done last month and it came back great, but things can happen in old kitties, so we wanted to check.

Turns out he has a urinary tract infection, and some gingivitis in his mouth. The doctor felt that the combination of those two were making him feel like he did and not wanting to eat. So we boosted him up with an antibiotic shot and we went home with Clavamox for me to give him twice a day for a couple weeks.

Yesterday I called the vet to see if he should be feeling much better by now, because it had been several days and, while he was eating a little bit more (I'm talking like 10 kibbles in a sitting), it wasn't enough to sustain anycat. I've been such a helicopter mom the past week that I do nothing but worry.

This is my fort. I've been hanging out in here a lot lately.

So since he wasn't really picking up on the eating more, we went to the vet Monday morning again. This time he weighed 6.8 pounds. No good, Pimpy! Obviously he wasn't eating enough.

The vet feels that he's still not all done with the UTI and that he's feeling a little better (he is eating something at least and definitely perkier), but that he needs to eat more, or else it would really be no good.

So we decided that he can eat WHATEVER HE WANTS. He's 15, and he's the king. If he wants tuna sashimi, the vet said, let him have it! Whatever makes him eat, that's the most important thing right now.

My vet visit Monday. You mean I can eat ANYTHING?!

You remember he's been eating the Hill's y/d food to control his hyperthyroid (and that has worked out great!). We're pretty much letting that go, because between the battles we're fighting right now, the eating so he doesn't wither away is the most important one. We don't want to start him on hyperthyroid meds either because they can have side effects and make him nauseous, and we don't want him feeling any more ick right now. He has thrown up a couple times in the past week from just what's going on already.

So we went home and he dined on Fancy Feast for lunch, followed by Greenies for dessert. He hasn't been allowed to have treats for years, and he LOVES them. Best. Day. Ever!

I also bought him canned kitten food so that he gets more calories, and several other packs of healthy-ish treats. He had about half a can of the Fancy Feast kitten tonight! That's huge! He hasn't eaten that much in a long time.

Stay away from my Fancy Feast, lady.

So, paws crossed for Pimpy, please everyone. I love this old man so much, and we're doing what's best for him right now. Hopefully he starts gaining some weight and feeling better, and then we'll see where we go from there.

In the meantime... I hope he doesn't become TOO fancy with his demands. Tuna sashimi is a bit of a stretch for a kitty! ;)

You may smooch my face. ;)

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2013 Fancy Feast Ornament Giveaway - Enter Today!

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We have a special treat today, Cuteheads! Our fab friends over at Fancy Feast have unveiled this year's ornament, and we're getting a super exclusive chance to win one!

Every year for the past 25 years, Fancy Feast makes a new limited-edition ornament for the holidays. They're super collectible -- and super cute, too! This year's ornament is totally different from any of the ones in the past. It's more handcrafted and unique and extra special!

And you know what makes it even more special? 30 Cuteheads will each win a 2013 Fancy Feast ornament of their own!

The people at Fancy Feast come up with the cutest ideas (remember our tote giveaway?) and this year's ornament is no different. It has super cute illustrations of the Fancy Feast kitty and is printed on fancy paper (fancy... get it?) by a small print shop in St. Louis.

If you don't get to win one here, they've done a really great thing and made them available on their web site, Feastivities.com, for a $2.00 donation to Adopt-A-Pet.com. So you get a cute ornament, and the animals get a donation! There are also some other really cute kitty gifts there (I love the MEOW ring, hint hint!).

Check out this video to see how the Fancy Feast ornaments were made and about how they got the idea!


P.S. If you won last year and I sent you an email back then telling you, Fancy Feast apologizes. They goofed and ran out before they could send them out. You are AUTOMATICALLY getting this year's to make up for it!

And now the moment you've all been waiting for...

HOW TO ENTER

To enter to win, simply fill out the form below. We need your address so that we can ship you the ornament if you win. Sorry, this one's only open to U.S. residents. All entries must be received by Friday, November 30... so get on it! We'll announce winners on December 1st. There will be 30 winners. One entry per household please.


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Win a Super-Limited, Collectible Your Daily Cute and Fancy Feast Tote!

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With Christmas being tomorrow and all, I have some presents for you all! Fancy Feast has made a super-limited, collectible tote with Your Daily Cute's logo on one side and the Fancy Feast kitten on the other -- and I have 20 to give away!

They are super cute and they only made 21 of them (one for me, 20 for you!). I might be a little biased, but I think everyone needs one!

One side. (Hey, that's a cute logo!)

The other side. (The Fancy Feast kitten!)

Here's all the details:

Take it outside. Our rugged beach tote is the perfect bag for trips to the surf, soccer game or picnic. Roomy, it features side panels for extra support and an inside lining for water resistance and simple cleaning. With durable straps (and pockets on the outside and inside), it's the only bag you'll need for that fun-filled day trip.

- 100% cotton (14 oz.) canvas
- Dimensions: 12" x 16" x 5¾"
- Outside pocket with Velcro® closure
- Inside pocket with flap

PLUS, it has the Your Daily Cute logo on it! What more could anyone want for Christmas? :)

HOW TO ENTER

To enter to win, simply fill out this form below. I need your address so we can ship it to you if you win, but I promise that's all it's for. We just need to know quickly and figured it would be easier to collect that with entries than asking for them later during all the holiday hustle-and-bustle.

There are 20 of these we will give away. All entries must be received by Wednesday, December 26. Winners will be chosen on Thursday, December 27 and notified by email.

Good luck, Cuteheads!

P.S. Come back tomorrow... Pimp and Moo are going to be modeling their finest holiday costumes and clothing!

FILL OUT THIS FORM TO ENTER:


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Exclusive 2012 Fancy Feast Ornament Giveaway!

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Exciting fun today, Cuteheads! Every year, Fancy Feast comes out with a limited edition collectible Christmas ornament. They only make a certain amount, and people wait anxiously for the chance to get one each holiday.

Usually, they are only available through Fancy Feast and their Facebook page, but this year they've done something extra special -- they are allowing a few select kitty bloggers to share some of the ornaments with their readers... for free!

And I'm excited to tell you that we have 25 Fancy Feast ornaments to give away to Your Daily Cute readers!

My Fancy Feast ornament on my tree!

They are gorgeous this year. My favorite so far ever! I have one that they sent me on my tree, and it's right at the top in the front.

HOW TO ENTER

To enter to win the Fancy Feast ornament giveaway, simply do as many of the things below on the widget. You can leave a comment, Like us on Facebook, tweet about the giveaway... each step gets you more entries! You can do as few or as many as you like!

(Psst... the tweet entry you can do every day, so that's more entries for you!)

I'll randomly choose 25 winners at the end of the contest. Fancy Feast ornament giveaway contest ends December 11, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be notified by December 13. Good luck, everyone!

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P.S. For extra chances to win, make sure you follow Santa Paws Drive on Facebook... We have a whole bunch more Fancy Feast ornaments we'll be giving away soon there, too!

P.P.S. The Santa Paws Drive raffle is up! Each ticket is only $1 and we have $1,775 worth of amazing stuff you can win. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Santa Paws Drive shelters!

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GIVEAWAY: New Fancy Feast Flavor - Win a Whole Case!

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Everycat's favorite stinky goodness, Fancy Feast, is coming out with an extra fancy new flavor -- Yellowfin Tuna & Shrimp Recipe With Wild Rice in Gravy. It won't be in stores until June 30, but Cute readers have a chance to win a whole case right now!

Last August, Fancy Feast had a Tastemakers Contest where fans could submit their own recipes to be judged. Inspired by her two cats, Ginger and Wasabi, Joan Spector entered her recipe for "Purrrfect Sushi" (they go crazy for tuna and shrimp) and won!

They then took her recipe idea and created this brand new flavor (which you can win!). Her kitties must be so excited to have a Fancy Feast flavor inspired by their favorite foods!

Yesterday, Fancy Feast gave away a bunch of free samples in a one-day-only giveaway on their Facebook page. Needless to say, they ran out pretty fast! But the good news is... You have a second chance to win some today from the Cute!

HOW TO ENTER

To enter to win, please leave a comment below. You can say whatever you want in the comment, but I'll laugh if I get a bunch of comments that just say "Stinky Goodness." I'm just saying. :) Every comment counts, one comment per person (don't be greedy!).

All entries must be received by Saturday, March 17 at midnight EST. I'll pick a winner randomly using random.org and will let you know by email. One winner will receive 24 cans of this new Fancy Feast flavor!

P.S. We're getting six cans to try ourselves... and I'm going to let the six parking lot kitties each feast on one. I'll let you know what they think, but I'm sure they'll love them! :)

Good luck, Cuteheads!