Our Pets

[Candleflames]

One of our cats developed hyperthyroidism this last year. It has been very easy to manage with medication. She had also lost weight and thinning fur but was also drinking excessive amounts of water. Now that she is on the meds she is back to looking like she swallowed a squirrel whole.

I'm glad you got the blood work done. I hope you have an answer and a treatment soon.

 

[Britt.f7]

Thank you Candleflames. It would be nice to see him put meat on his bones.

 

[JustBe]

Another thing that worked with my cat was feeding her in various places. I put a handful of kibble on each of her climbing trees. She nibbled her way around the house and put on the weight she had lost.

Good luck with the tests.

 

[Britt.f7]

That's a good idea. We have dogs who tend to eat the cat food, but I bought a gate for my son's room that blocks the dogs out but lets the cats in. We are hoping that that will help him get more food more often. We leave the dry food out all day and feed him wet food twice a day. He's rather finicky.

He cuddle up with me last night as if to say he forgave me for taking him to the vet.

 

[Changing4Best]

I wonder who gets more comfort from whom, my dog or me? I think it is about equal, as she loves to sit in my lap, and I so love that she does it, as it calms me so.

 

[KP the nut]

@Britt.f7 wishing you and your kitty well. I'm pleased it looks as if it is treatable.

 

[Britt.f7]

Thank you KP.

 

[KP the nut]

@Britt.f7 any news from the vet?

 

[Britt.f7]

Vet recently called. Deduced that it is allergies. He said all the blood work was good. A slight elevation in his white blood cells which usually happen when they are allergic to something. Tomorrow I take Sparkles in for an allergy shot. I'm relieved it is nothing more serious.

Thank you for asking!

 

[Candleflames]

I'm glad to hear there is a plan of action for Sparkles. Let us know how the treatment works, please.

 

[Britt.f7]

Thank you Candleflames. I will. I'm still worried about his weight dropping, but my sister says maybe once he feels better he'll start gaining.

 

[JustBe]

Maybe tempt his appetite with salmon? The allergies burn off more calories with the itching and restlessnes.