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Vibes for Katie please

post #1 of 48
2/21/11 at 4:13am
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Just wanted to request some vibes for Katie. We have a vet visit scheduled for early this afternoon and it's always very stressful for her. As most of you know, Katie is going on 18 years old and in good health over all. Her last senior panel indicated that she she was in very early stage kidney failure. Her appetite became an issue in the fall when she actually refused any kind of food on several occasions. We've been working with the vet on this and, while she still has some days where her appetite isn't the greatest, she's been doing pretty well on a wet food only diet (with access to dry 24/7 if she wants it).

We're going to have blood work done again today and hope Katie's levels still look good. Other than some dental issues over the years, she's always been very healthy and she's still a very sweet, spunky girl.

Thanks so much for the vibes. Will post an update later!
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post #2 of 48
2/21/11 at 4:49am
Well of course, here they come I am so partial to older kitties.

God bless her and hoping her numbers are ok.
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post #3 of 48
2/21/11 at 4:55am
I also LOVE older kitties!! for Katie!!
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post #4 of 48
2/21/11 at 5:21am
Your wish is my command!!
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post #5 of 48
2/21/11 at 5:28am
Mega for a good visit and results!
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post #6 of 48
2/21/11 at 6:00am
Katie!
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post #7 of 48
2/21/11 at 6:18am
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post #8 of 48
2/21/11 at 6:34am
To a good blood panel today.
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post #9 of 48
2/21/11 at 7:16am
How wonderful that you've taken Katie this far! Good luck to you and her today. I hope the lab tests are good.

Lots of going out to you and her!


Robin
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post #10 of 48
2/21/11 at 7:43am
Good Luck Katie
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post #11 of 48
2/21/11 at 7:45am
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post #12 of 48
2/21/11 at 8:34am
Good luck today with Katie!
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post #13 of 48
2/21/11 at 8:58am
She's in good hands, that much I know.

for a calm trip and good results!!!!!
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post #14 of 48
2/21/11 at 9:50am
Adding in my (And some calming for you too! )
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post #15 of 48
2/21/11 at 11:41am
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Thanks so much for the vibes, everybody. In general, the news about Katie is good, although there are a couple of things we'll need to keep an eye on. She has developed feline hypertension, not uncommon in senior kitties with kidney disease, even early stage. Her BUN is slightly more elevated than last time (although creatinine is normal). Her ALT (a liver enzyme) is also slightly elevated. This is definitely a concern, but since Katie seems to be feeling well for now, will just watch her closely. Vet did prescribe meds to help manage Katie's blood pressure and suggested I bring her back in two weeks for another blood panel. So, no really bad news, just the reality of Katie's age starting to catch up with her. I'm mostly just grateful that she's made it this far with no major health issues and that I have such a wonderful vet to help get us through whatever comes next. I'm also very proud of Katie for being such a good girl during the vet visit.
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post #16 of 48
2/21/11 at 12:03pm
I am glad that the results are reasonably good and like you said the things showing up all seem to be expected at this point. She's a very lucky kitty to have you taking care of her and staying on top of everything as she ages
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post #17 of 48
2/21/11 at 12:17pm
Sending good vibes to Katie.
What a treasure to have her all these years!
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post #18 of 48
2/21/11 at 12:59pm
So glad the results are generally pretty good, and the visit went well. Katie
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post #19 of 48
2/21/11 at 2:19pm
No surprises is good news! the blood pressure is easily controlled properly with the meds, and everything else remains stable.

Scritches to Katie for being a good girl!

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post #20 of 48
2/21/11 at 4:01pm
What a relief. I'm glad your Katie has treatable issues!

C
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post #21 of 48
2/21/11 at 4:06pm
O good, not too bad a report. It's like all of us. As we get older, these things rear their heads.

You sure have had a good friend in Katie all these years. I hope you have a good long time with her yet.
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post #22 of 48
3/7/11 at 2:38am
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Just wanted to request more vibes more Katie. We're headed back to the vet this after for a recheck and another round of blood work. Hoping all her levels still look reasonably good. Thanks guys!
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post #23 of 48
3/7/11 at 3:31am
that everything's okay!
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post #24 of 48
3/7/11 at 6:31am
on the way!!
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post #25 of 48
3/7/11 at 6:35am
for your katie!
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post #26 of 48
3/7/11 at 7:13am

and the kitties send
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post #27 of 48
3/7/11 at 11:55am
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Thanks, guys. Katie's blood pressure is still high, so our vet wants to increase the dosage of her meds. Just waiting on results of Katie's bloodwork. I hate the waiting. Meanwhile, Katie's on the kitchen counter hollering to be fed, even though I usually wouldn't be home from work until about two hours from now.
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post #28 of 48
3/7/11 at 12:10pm
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Originally Posted by eilcon View Post
Thanks, guys. Katie's blood pressure is still high, so our vet wants to increase the dosage of her meds. Just waiting on results of Katie's bloodwork. I hate the waiting.
Lots of

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Originally Posted by eilcon View Post
Meanwhile, Katie's on the kitchen counter hollering to be fed, even though I usually wouldn't be home from work until about two hours from now.
"What does that have to do with anything, Mom? -- I want food NEOW! NEOWWW!"
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post #29 of 48
3/7/11 at 1:17pm
Yep, waiting is the worst.

!!!!!
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post #30 of 48
3/7/11 at 1:51pm
Have only just seen this. Good luck for the bloods. I know it isn't always coveredin bloods but was her thyroid level checked? High blood pressure and raised alt can be signs of it.
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