Datou,when he first came to my home,was like a pitiful little creature emerging from ruins. His emaciated body seemed as if it could be knocked down by a single gust of wind,and his skin-and-bones appearance made my heart ache. I took him to the pet hospital immediately,hoping to make him better as soon as possible. After a careful examination,the doctor told me that apart from malnutrition,excessive eye discharge,and mild gingivitis,Datou had no other serious health problems,and with good care,his body would gradually recover.
In order to help Datou gain some weight,I really racked my brains. I knew that cats needed a balanced diet,so I prepared all kinds of delicious food for him. I cooked raw meat,hoping he would enjoy the fresh taste; boiled chicken breast,aiming to provide him with protein; chicken liver,chicken heart,dried small fish,canned fish,and cat treats. I left nothing out. However,to my great surprise,Datou showed no interest in these carefully prepared delicacies at all. He only had a special preference for cat food,and occasionally ate one or two freeze-dried snacks,which was already a bit of face for me.
Helplessly,I could only give him various vitamin tablets every day to ensure he could get enough nutrients. When it came to giving him medicine,Datou showed his lovely side. Every time he saw me holding the medicine bottle,instead of running away,he would come over curiously like a little inquisitive baby,opening his big eyes wide,as if exploring the mystery in the bottle. Sometimes,when he accidentally spat out the tablet,he wouldn’t run away either. He would just stand there stupidly in front of the tablet,waiting for me to catch him and give the medicine again. His obedient appearance was really endearing.
After a period of meticulous care,Datou’s physical condition gradually improved. His face became rounder,and his neck thickened a bit. He was no longer as thin as when he first came. The eye discharge,which used to be so dirty that I had to clean it three times a day,now only needed to be cleaned once a day and could stay clean for half a day. Although his weight increased slowly,and it seemed that all the food he ate grew on his face,his spirit became much better. He began to explore every corner of the house,showing the curiosity unique to cats.
Datou’s growth and transformation journey was not smooth sailing,and there were many difficulties in the middle. But seeing him becoming healthier and more lively day by day,I felt a great sense of achievement. From a stray cat suffering from hunger and cold outside,he gradually grew into an indispensable partner in my life. This process made me deeply understand the joy of giving and harvesting,and also made me cherish every moment spent with Datou even more.
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