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Common Katie gain some wt
That's a great idea. Thanks! It's definitely worth a try.Originally Posted by Bella713
Many prayers and vibes for Katie...not sure if she would lick this stuff...but Nutri-cal has a high calorie supplement that they lick from a tube like hairball meds...I was giving it to Bella when she was sick to help her keep weight on...after a few months she got sick of it though.
Thanks so much. I followed your threads on Lucy and am so relieved to hear she's doing better. Those little black kitty girls sure like to worry us don't they?Originally Posted by JenC511
You and your Katie are in my thoughts. Having just gone through some craziness with a certain little black kitty girl, I will keep my fingers crossed in hopes you can figure out what the problem is and that it's easily treatable. 14 is technically a senior, but still relatively young. Here's hoping you find out what it is, fix it up, and enjoy another 14 years together.
Welcome to TCS!Originally Posted by Annie33
This is my first post. I lost a cat about two years ago that suffered somewhat similar issues. Here are some things you should ask your vet.
What exactly was the thyroid level? Senior thyroid levels should be lower than the norm for adult cats. I can't remember the exact number but I think normal for a senior cat should be 2 or less. Someone on this site probably knows the exact number. If the level is higher than this (closer to 4), your cat probably should receive treatment for the thyroid.
You also mentioned pancreatitis in your post. Feel the hair under your cat's tail, close to the base. Do you feel a greasy residue? If it is, that means your cat is not absorbing certain nutrients from its food and is passing it out. Your vet can prescribe an enzyme for your cat to take with its food.
Also, did your vet feel your cat's intestines to check for IBD? Were they inflammed? A low dose of prednisone or flagyl could help.
I agree with the other poster about Nutri-cal. My cat loved it and it seemed to help settle his stomach.
Hope this helps!