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Jasper has been surprisingly aggressive of late: first his pupils get very large, then he might growl, and then he bites. Hard. I was concerned that this might mean something serious, a problem in his brain or something. This just was not like Jasper, normally an affectionate and sweet cat.

I spoke about this new aggression with the vet this afternoon when I called to schedule an appointment for his vaccinations and she asked his age. I told her that he was 6 1/2 and she said that when cats get older (usually somewhere between 5 and 7) they become very rambunctious or aggressive. So it would seem Jasper has basically hit feline puberty. Oh yay.

The vet is coming by to give Jasper his vaccinations and to discuss weight loss options for him a week from tomorrow. She says we can discuss ways to nip his aggression in the bud so I do not have to simply endure it until his puberty has passed by. It will be nice to not fear for my flesh’s safety and to have my sweet Jasper back. :)

Oh and yes I did in fact find a vet who makes home visits. If you are in the St. Louis area and want her info, contact me.

Things that may have gotten in the way of blogging this week…

• Jasper snuggling with me – you try typing with a 20 lb. cat across your arms!
• Going to bed very early – the time change has me wiped out!
• Preparing for the upcoming Man-Made show.
• Searching desperately for my Muse.

“Another Caturday picture, really?”

My sweet Jasper is not here right now.  He is spending some quality time with his daddy and his “little brothers,” the pups.  It is strange to be home without his loving and sweet presence.