Our local stray, Random Cat, has been accused of having problems with his left eye. Wednesday, it was seen to be leaking pus and ickiness, so this morning he was escorted to the V - E - T.

Now, since I’d had a conversation with my mother-in-law about transport and such, which Random overheard, he hadn’t been back here for food. It got to 06:50 this morning (his appointment was booked for 11:10) before he turned up at the restaurant door. He just cat-loafs outside the back door until someone feeds him, it’s quite endearing.

Anyway, I ceased to leave for work, and assisted in the cat-napping of the tabby individual. This picture shows how terrified he is to be Inside and trapped. It was heart-rending to hear him cry and see how scared he was.
He was duly examined by the Vet and pronounced to have a grass seed wedged in his left eye. Ouch indeed. With the application of a local anaesthetic and the skilful wielding of medical pliers, a removal was attempted. Sadly the seed remained lodged. Should this continue to be the case, an operation will be performed on Monday to remove the offending article. Poor Random.
A bottle of eyedrops was prescribed, with instructions to instil them four times daily. So far, he has one drop administered, and he took it without a whimper. I was impressed.

The decision was made to keep him in the spare room for the weekend, as attempting to locate our Littlest Hobo four times daily would be impossible. He actually seems comfortable and contented, which is a far cry from the expected situation. He is currently happily and purrily curled up in a cat bed and looking ridiculously cute.

I don’t think he’s a stray cat any more.