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01-21-2009, 02:34 AM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta
Posts: 980
| Argh, I'm all depressed. Sorry I gotta just vent a little. This isn't about my girl Tila. Its about my old cat Simba. I got him for my 16th birthday. He was my sweet sixteen present from my parents. He's going to be 14 this year (yes, I know. I'm getting older. lol, thats all I want to laugh about). I took him to the vet last week because he had a scratch or something on his belly. I found out it was infected so he's on antibiotics for two weeks. But since he's been losing a lot of weight, he now weighs 12 pounds. but since his last vet visit he's lost 4 pounds! They asked me tons of questions and we decided to get blood tests done for his kidneys, liver, and diabetes. The vet was supposed to call me in a hour when the test was done, she got back to me later than a hour and the clinic was closed so I figured it wasn't anything seriously wrong. She did call me back at 7 that night, but I wasn't home and my cell is messed up, I got worried and called the next day to check. She told me it wasn't diabetes, and it wasn't his kidneys, but his liver enzymes were up. And that he'd need more testing to see what was going on. It might be hyperthyriodism, which is treatable, there are three treatments, surgery, pills which he'd be on for life, and an iodine treatment. Surgery is out because his age, and the iodine treatment is costly. So if thats what it is, what she recommends is the pills. Now if its not his thyroid it might be his liver. I've been reading up on both and now I'm all freaked out. I feel like I should've kept better care of him, besides loving him so much. I mean I did and will continue to do whatever he needs. But I can't help feeling sad and a little depressed. Well, I'll find out Thursday for sure what going on with my old man. I'm hoping things turn out well. |
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01-21-2009, 02:49 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY USA
Posts: 1,749
| So sorry your kitty is ill, hope all go well with him He is older now and you sound like you have been a good mommy so when our time comes sometimes their is nothing we can do.
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01-21-2009, 05:00 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX
Posts: 3,358
| Hugs to you, sweetie. It isn't fair how short a time we have with them, is it. sigh...it's just the way life is. Prayers that you find strength and peace during this time.
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01-21-2009, 05:14 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS
Posts: 3,289
| This maybe a Yorkie forum but many of us have kitties that we adore so we have a little clue about how you feel. Remember that as long as there is life there is hope. Scratch your kitty behind the ears and relish the moment. I know, easier said than done. Hugs.
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01-21-2009, 06:43 AM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania
Posts: 783
| As long as it's a treatable problem he may be with you for many more years. Try to keep a positive outlook and wait til the vet gives you a definate diagnosis. I know it's hard not to worry though. |
01-21-2009, 07:31 AM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tyne & Wear, UK
Posts: 219
| My Cat, Fritz, is almost 17 and for the past 6 - 9 months has been on tablets (Felimazole) twice a day for hyperthyroidism. He picked up considerably once the problem was diagnosed and certainly has the energy to play with Lucy, our almost 7 month yorkie. Obviously, at 17 he's no raging tiger - but lives a very happy and contented life.
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01-21-2009, 12:09 PM | #7 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta
Posts: 980
| Thanks everyone. Yep I know if it's hyperthyroidism, its treatable. I just can't help freaking out a little bit. Well we're going into the vet today so they can draw more blood so they can send it out to be tested. I'm sure it'll all be fine, but I still can't help myself from worrying. Thanks everyone. |
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