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post #31 of 48
3/7/11 at 3:54pm
Katie is a sweetie! Continued prayers for her.
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post #32 of 48
3/8/11 at 9:07am
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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.
Thanks! Yes on the thyroid level - within normal range. Creatinine is normal, BUN less than last time, ALT and AST slightly more elevated, but bilirubin is normal. Our vet isn't overly concerned about the elevated liver enzymes at this point since Katie seems ok otherwise and her appetite has been good. Will definitely keep an eye on this, though.

For now, the plan is return next week to have her blood pressure checked again and see if the increased meds are having an effect. Unless anything changes, we'll do another blood panel next month, the determine the next steps.

Thanks, guys!
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post #33 of 48
3/8/11 at 11:09am
Did they do a standard thyroid test or the more comprehensive free t4 test? Any illness can lower the thyroid on the normal so when she goes back it might be worth doing the free t4 to see if it is just being suppressed
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post #34 of 48
3/8/11 at 5:16pm
That is good news then about the bloodwork. I sure hope she is feeling better soon and the trip to the vet next week shows that her blood pressure is in the normal range.... More
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post #35 of 48
3/9/11 at 6:26am
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Did they do a standard thyroid test or the more comprehensive free t4 test? Any illness can lower the thyroid on the normal so when she goes back it might be worth doing the free t4 to see if it is just being suppressed
It was the T4 test.
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post #36 of 48
3/18/11 at 4:00am
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Had Katie back at the vet yesterday so they could check her blood pressure.
It was slightly elevated, but much closer to normal range than before we increased her meds. Her appetite still isn't the best some days, but she makes up for it on others. Her weight remain steady. So, we'll continue to monitor her blood pressure and repeat the blood work in a few weeks.
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post #37 of 48
3/18/11 at 5:10am
Thanks for the update! Tolly is like that, he will eat well one day and then not be hungry the next, you'd think after 12 years of it I'd stop worrying on the days he isn't hungry, but nope.

Anyway glad to hear Katie is holding her weight, and the BP has gone down.
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post #38 of 48
3/18/11 at 9:47am
Eileen, I'm sorry for the worry, but so glad to hear the good news!

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post #39 of 48
3/18/11 at 2:59pm
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For now, the plan is return next week to have her blood pressure checked again and see if the increased meds are having an effect. Unless anything changes, we'll do another blood panel next month, the determine the next steps.
Good luck to Katie
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post #40 of 48
3/18/11 at 7:58pm
More for Katie's vet appt. next week. glad the BP has come down closer to normal and she is maintaining her weight. All good signs
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post #41 of 48
4/18/11 at 3:07am
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Just an update on my mostly sweet, sometimes cranky senior girl - we returned to vet last week for another check on her BP and another senior panel. BP is fine, so we'll continue on the daily meds. Results of the blood work were good - all levels are now within acceptable range, so vet feels it was hypertension that was causing the elevated liver enzymes. Still keeping an eye on her appetite, which is still iffy at times, and her weight.

Not too shabby for an almost 18 year old kitty!

Thanks so much for the vibes!
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post #42 of 48
4/18/11 at 4:56am
Awww that's great Eileen!!!

Well done Katie, you clever girl!!
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post #43 of 48
4/18/11 at 11:32am
Glad that things are looking much better
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post #44 of 48
4/18/11 at 11:36am
Thanks for the happy update! Of course I'm sure Katie could always use a few TCS vibes to keep her healthy along with your excellent care

Katie
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post #45 of 48
4/18/11 at 2:53pm
Nice update, Eileen!
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post #46 of 48
4/18/11 at 2:59pm
That is wonderful news Eileen.

Dexter says " Katie is a gorgeous senior lady."
He sends along his love to her.
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post #47 of 48
4/20/11 at 1:32pm
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That is wonderful news Eileen.

Dexter says " Katie is a gorgeous senior lady."
He sends along his love to her.
Receiving compliments from a handsome younger kitty like Dexter, no doubt does wonders for Katie's health (and ego).

Thanks, everybody!
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post #48 of 48
4/20/11 at 2:31pm
What a good news!... made my day!...
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