@Faith-and-Hope I can't believe Nelly doesn't like sardines but I know Cat turns her nose up at a lot of cat food ...they are funny like that sometimes. You either get a cat that will eat everything or one that is super fussy ...my previous cat and now Cat are super fussy - will only eat certain brands of food. I haven't tried anything different with her since her operation though and it might be that she wasn't feeling well to try anything different then anyway. I do have some cat food that my sister gave me that I could try with her but just as happy to give her what she likes. Tobes on the other hand would eat your hand if it was put in his bowl lol
How is Nelly tonight? Did she eventually venture out from under the bed and onto the bed last night? ....and how are you sweetheart? 
@Former-Member I managed to pick up Cat. The wonderful staff there helped me get her to the car and then I just had to get her cage out at home. They were extremely happy with how good she is ...she has put on weight and looks really healthy - the ultrasound backed that up too so we will do another one when she is due for her annual vaccinations in July.
Yes there is nothing I can do right now about work. I have some marking and organising to do over the weekend and the rest can wait (has to wait now anyway). Some of it I can do resting on the couch and the rest as I can do it. I don't expect I will get much done tomorrow (tonight is definitely a right off) but hoping to feel a little better on Sunday. The housework can certainly wait and so can the grass and backyard. I'll get to that when my back is better.
Next week I have meetings Monday, Tuesday and Friday then dentist Wednesday and pdoc after the meeting on Friday so before school and Thursday will be the only times I have to do anything. It is going to be a full on week so I need as much rest as I can get to help with my back. It is extremely sore tonight. I have been laying down since I got home - even slept a little - meds helped a little earlier but not doing much tonight so far ...need to give them time though. I don't expect tonight will be a good one - hard to sleep for too long with the pain but will take more meds before I go to bed and hope for a few hours before I have some more to get through the rest of the night.
@Valentine No I don't wash Cat's paws - never even crossed my mind. She is perfectly happy as soon as she is out of the car and home. She was wide awake and had eaten when I picked her up so no after effects of the anaesthetic. They are really good at my vet though - won't let them come home until they are awake and eating. I did pick Toby up once when he was still drowsy - it was late when he had his teeth done so I picked him up as late as I could. I was on holidays at the time so could keep an eye on him until he was more himself. He was of course super snuggly - layed his head on my shoulder when I picked him up and slept all night.
@BlueBay @Snowie Thanks for your kind thoughts - hugs back to you both
