[hnybun128]

I've had my kitty, Katie, since she was probably 8 weeks old. She's 7 and a half years now.

Katie has been losing weight lately, but we had put her on a primary wet food diet and went from free feeding to twice daily feedings. The weight loss had seemed slow & gradual, but stepped up the last few weeks.

I've also noticed her hiding more. She likes to hang out in this one cubby in my entertainment center. It's super warm from the cable box. Well, out of the blue, the dogs have been running up to it an barking at her like crazy for no apparent reason. They don't usually mess with her, so this was definitely odd behavior.

Over the past week or two, she hasn't been running to eat at meal times like the other cats do. Now, I'm not home half the time she eats, so this wasn't initially a cause for concern. I did notice her coat didn't look quite right. It's not as lustrous as usual. She's due for her annual check up in a week or two so I figured I would just mention all this to the vet then since she still seemed fine when she was with me.

Well, this morning she vomited and started crying and drooling heavily. She seemed dizzy and was holding her head tilted to the left. Her equilibrium was definitely off.

I took her to the vet and they told me she cannot see. We got some of the prelim blood work back and her liver tests were WAY off. Among other things, the vet suspects fatty liver which apparently could be causing the neurological symptoms, as well. Or she may have a brain tumor or have had a stroke.

The vet has ordered more tests and admitted her. She's a little dehyrdated, so they're pumping her full of fluids. Now we're just waiting. I've had her and her brother for almost eight years. She like one of my children. Please pray for my pretty little baby.