How can you tell when a cat is underweight?

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Well I got a small update they are waiting for more test results to come back.. She is eating, drinking, peeing, and pooping just fine right now.. When they drawed her blood it was very thin... Her PCV was 14% the normal is 40% so that is very low.. They think she might not be producing enough blood.. I will update you later on today after the main text results are back!
 

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I`m praying for your kitty too! I`m sorry , and hope this turns out better than you are thinking. Poor little kitty....Which one is it?
Linda
 

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Originally Posted by STLGRL5

Well I got a small update they are waiting for more test results to come back.. She is eating, drinking, peeing, and pooping just fine right now.. When they drawed her blood it was very thin... Her PCV was 14% the normal is 40% so that is very low.. They think she might not be producing enough blood.. I will update you later on today after the main text results are back!
just knowing that she's eating, drinking, etc - those are good signs!
that everything turns out ok!
 
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Yes, but they were not too happy about her PCV level. 14 is pretty low
 
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Well her blood count is still low but they think that is because she has IMHA aka IMMUNE MEDIATED HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA. Meaning her body is attacking her red blood cells. For the next couple of days I have to keep an eye on her and make sure she is eating. Then I have to take her back on Friday so they can test her red blood cell count again.. Until then she is on steroids to help her IMHA... The doc said if all is well she could get her 5 lbs back within a month.. *fingers Crossed*
 

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Awww I hope kitty gets better, which one is it????? I am praying for you and all the babies through this trying time. Sending lots of get well vibes from Chichi, Murphy and I, as well as thoughts and prayers for you and the all the kitties give them all hugs from us
Let me know how kitty does when you take em back to the vet
 

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It says the page cannot be found when you click on the link!?!?? I feel so bad for Molly and you. I hope everything goes well.
 

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I hope you have found the answere to Molly's health problem, Sounds like your on the right track. I also could not see the pic.
 

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That one worked!
She is lovely!
I`m hoping and praying that she will now be ON THE GAIN....please do keep us informed as to her progress.
Linda
 
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