Merge pull request #24 from KillEdgier/november2024

november 2024 updates

blog/2023-12-19-christmas.md/2023-12-19-christmas.md → blog/2023-12-19-christmas.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 slug: Welcome to Catstructions
 title: Welcome to Catstructions
 authors: [kell]
-tags: [docusaurus]
+tags: [cats]
 ---
 
 Welcome to Catstructions, a guide I'll be building out for friends and family who graciously volunteer to watch Trudy and Myrtle.

blog/2024-11-27-probiotics.md

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+---
+slug: Myrtle & Probiotics - What This Means for You
+title: Myrtle & Probiotics - What This Means for You
+authors: [kell]
+tags: [cats]
+---
+
+2024 was the year of Wet Food, at least according to 50% of the cat population in Chez Chanders. While Trudy remains largely disinterested in anything other than grazing on her sister's sloppy (and wet!) seconds, wet food has awoken something in Myrtle that's surprised even us. She absolutely fiends for breakfast and dinner now. Like, as soon as she hears stirring in the morning, she declares to the entire house that she's ready to eat. At least she's considerate and lets us sleep.
+
+Because Myrtle's getting on in years, the ol' gal really benefits from probiotics - so we're making that a regular part of her feeding routine to stave off UTIs and keep her in tip-top shape. I've updated relevant procedures to describe how to incorporate probiotics into her food, as well as various other housekeeping items.
+
+Thank you for taking care of our cats. I love you.
+
+![Alt text](/img/myrtle-11-27.jpg)

docs/daily-tasks/bathroom.md

@@ -7,10 +7,10 @@ sidebar_position: 2
 
 ## Litter Boxes
 - There are two litter boxes in the house, one on each floor:
-    - Broom closet next to the bathroom (downstairs)
+    - Rear entry next to the bathroom (downstairs)
     - Office (upstairs)
 - Once per visit, please scoop them out (scoop hanging in a white plastic bag in the closet and in the litter tub, respectively) and place the soiled goop in the silver trash can. 
-    - There’s a new bag underneath the current one in the silver trash can, and even more of them hanging in the office closet.
+    - There’s a new bag underneath the current one in the silver trash can, and even more of them hanging in the pantry and office closet.
 - If the bag fills up, please (and thank you) deposit it in the garbage bin with the black lid in the garage.
 
 
@@ -21,5 +21,5 @@ Myrtle prefers to shit directly on the god damned floor
 
 :::
 
-- There are Clorox wipes underneath the kitchen sink to deal with messes.
+- There are Clorox wipes underneath the kitchen sink (downstairs) and next to the new litter tub (upstairs) to deal with messes.
 - Myrtle has a delicate digestive system and barfs regularly, something her vet has diagnosed as "sometimes cats are just like that."

docs/daily-tasks/feline_pharmacology.md

@@ -5,12 +5,6 @@ sidebar_position: 4
 
 # Kitty Prozac
 
-:::info New for 2024
-
-We (re)started Myrtle's Prozac regimen to help her Feel Better, and it's been a smashing success.
-
-:::
-
 ## The Meds
 - Myrtle's Prozac Pen™ is on the third shelf up in the cabinet to the left of the microwave.
 - Dispensing is easy! Twist the bottom of the pen until it clicks once.
@@ -23,4 +17,5 @@ We have employed classical conditioning techniques to have Myrtle associate medi
 
 - Once you've got a dose prepped with the pen, pretend you're drawing and make some lines on the inside of Myrtle's ear.
 
+## The Method in Action
 ![Alt text](/img/prozac.gif)

docs/daily-tasks/food-and-bev.md

@@ -5,24 +5,29 @@ sidebar_position: 1
 
 # Food and Bev
 
-## Meals (Dry Food)
+## Meals
 
 **Trudy**
     - Trudy has an [automatic and internet-connected feeder](https://fccid.io/2AMVV-FX801/User-Manual/User-Manual-3520637) that dispenses food at 8 am and 8 pm daily. 
     - No action is needed on your part.
 
 
 **Myrtle**
-    - Myrtle gets ⅓ can wet food in the morning and ⅓ can in the evening, plates and bowls are in the cupboard to the right of the microwave. Cover the open can with the blue rubber topper with the fish on it before putting it back in the fridge.
-    - Myrtle has an [RFID feeder](https://www.surepetcare.com/surepetcare/filestream/file-to-stream?file=1914&_gl=1*7e661w*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm4WsBhCiARIsAEJIEzXugiRke2mj1Zj_MDXDrLhQgX48NF-MUedxeuLGLC_QtAK8-vAZi7caAq_TEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) that needs ⅓ cup Purina Pro Plan daily. 
-    - To open the feeder, press and hold the large circle button on the back. The measuring cup is inside the bag!
+
+- ***Wet Food (morning and evening)***
+    - Combine ⅓ can Royal Canin Renal Support, half a packet of Purina ProPlan FortiFlora probiotic powder, and some warm water. 
+        - Plates (plastic) and bowls are in the cupboard to the right of the microwave.
+        - Wet food and probiotics are in the teal basket on the floor of the pantry.
+- ***Dry Food (once per day)***
+    - Refill feeder with one scoop (⅓ measuring cup inside bag) of Royal Canin Renal Support kibble. 
+    - Open [RFID feeder](https://www.surepetcare.com/surepetcare/filestream/file-to-stream?file=1914&_gl=1*7e661w*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm4WsBhCiARIsAEJIEzXugiRke2mj1Zj_MDXDrLhQgX48NF-MUedxeuLGLC_QtAK8-vAZi7caAq_TEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) by presing and hold the large circle button on the back.
     ![Alt text](/img/myrtle-feeder.jpg)
 
 
 
 
 ## Water 
-- Replenish the water fountain once per visit.
+- Replenish the water fountain as needed, usually every other day.
 - Use the glass carafe to pour water into fountain (from the fridge if you're feeling charitable).
 
 :::tip Hot Refilling Tips

docs/overview-schedule.md

@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ sidebar_position: 2
 ## Overview
 
 1. Fill Myrtle's feeder with ⅓ cup Purina Pro Plan dry food from pantry.
-2. Give Myrtle ⅔ can daily (⅓ in the morning, ⅓ in the evening) Royal Canin Renal Support wet food.
+2. Give Myrtle ⅔ can daily (⅓ in the morning, ⅓ in the evening) Royal Canin Renal Support wet food. Pour a half packet of probiotic powder and a bit of warm water over the wet food.
 3. Refill water fountain with glass carafe.
-4. Scoop upstairs litter boxes and use Clorox wipes to clean any solid waste.
+4. Scoop litter boxes and use Clorox wipes to clean any solid waste.
 5. Attempt to play with cats using various toys (if time permits).
 6. (Saturdays only) Bring refuse bins back into garage.