Sunday Tony stayed under the bed, wouldn't eat, drink water, interact with us. I left a msg at the vet Sunday night and called first thing Monday and rushed him in. When Tony doesn't eat, something is wrong! He was very dehydrated, had a slight temperature. Dr. Newman gave him fluids, an antibiotic shot, and took his blood. I was so afraid of kidney disease as Tony is 13, and we've lost 2 cats to kidney failure in the past. Dr called me that night. He had an infection in his system. Blood test showed kidney function was in the normal range - high end of normal - but still normal. We started him on antibiotics at home twice a day and by Tues morning he started eating and drinking. Today he is back to his normal "Tony" - eating, drinking, interacting with us, rolling over for his belly-rubs. I was so frightened we were going to lose him. Didn't sleep all Sunday night, and even cancelled my dr appointment on Tues 'just in case" of an emergency. Dr. suggested we do another followup blood test to test kidneys in 10 days, which we will do, as a precaution. Tony is such a sweet, loving, gentle cat with the best disposition in the world. I just couldn't bear the thought of losing him and it's something we were both afraid of . Anyway, Tony is doing well and we're thrilled.
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