I Have High Blood Pressure
Okay. I just had my yearly physical and the vet said I’m too high strung - even for a Chihuahua. My blood pressure is like 155 over 80. What can I say? I’m nervous. I’m shaky. I mean, look at the size of me. A cat can kick my butt. And I mean really kick it bad. I’m not exaggerating here. Let’s just say I learned the hard way I should stay out of the neighbor’s yard at night.
I’m sure there are others out there who need to calm down a little bit so I thought I’d share a few of the things I’m trying to-- WHAT WAS THAT?!! Oh. Car driving by. Let me catch my breath. Give me a sec.
Okay. First, stay out of the neighbors yard at night. Especially if they have a big cat named Herc. I know I covered this already, it’s just that I can’t stress this enough.
Also, stay away from the children’s area in the park. It can be very stressful when kids think you’re a toy and dress you up like Little Bo Peep then bury you in the sand.
The vet said exercise helps. ‘Course how am I gonna exercise when everyone carries me everywhere? One minute I’m in someone’s arms, next minute I’m in a purse, next I’m in a sack floating down a river. (I never did find out what that was about.)
Did I mention don’t go in the neighbor"s yard at night? ‘Cause that’s an important one.
If any of you guys have other tips to stay calm, let me know.
Comments (3)
Indy, I find that a nice pinch of catnip can sooth the savage beast in me. I just get so mellow I’m like another cat. Perhaps Herc would sell you a little bag from his stash and you could try it. My Mom only lets me have it once a week but if left on my own, I would do it every day. Just be careful, it’s not for amateurs.
I always thought you guys were shaking ’cause you were cold!
Have you tried barking and barking and barking for hours at a time?