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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 317146" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Thank you guys so much. The GOOD NEWS is that Figs is still with us and, relatively speaking, as okay as an old cat can be. Vet did a UA to check for infection/kidney function/diabetes - we'll get results in a couple of days. She feels that he's become immobile due to his arthritis, so we're going to try some pain medications and see if that helps. He has lost another 2 pounds since July <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> but he really is eating - I sit next to him while he eats to shoo the girls away from his food (he gets the really yummy soft food now and the girls circle like vultures). Heart rate and temp were ok, and he had a slew of blood work back in July that was decent. His thyroid function was better then than it had been last year, but if he's still losing wt in 2 weeks, we'll recheck it again. </p><p> </p><p>He's used puppy pads for the last 2 years or so, so we're covered there - just have to make some accommodations distance-wise.</p><p> </p><p>These vets are such good people. They have several animals that live in the clinic because they're basically unadoptable. I met a new guy today, a beautiful golden cat that is a paraplegic (car accident). He's got a lot of ongoing medical issues so rather than risk him being put down, they keep him there. So that reminded me too that these ladies are going to help us keep Figs as comfortable and healthy as possible for the long haul. </p><p> </p><p>Funny how I've taken for granted my furbabies sitting on my lap when I work, wrapping themselves around my legs when I'm trying to make dinner, wanted to be scratched and petted and just loved on. I really wouldn't know what to do without them. </p><p> </p><p>And husband was a gem and came home early so I could get Figs to the vet without having to take all the kids. So while he doesn't get upset like I do, he does care. </p><p> </p><p>Going to go lie down with- my cat now. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Thanks again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 317146, member: 8"] Thank you guys so much. The GOOD NEWS is that Figs is still with us and, relatively speaking, as okay as an old cat can be. Vet did a UA to check for infection/kidney function/diabetes - we'll get results in a couple of days. She feels that he's become immobile due to his arthritis, so we're going to try some pain medications and see if that helps. He has lost another 2 pounds since July :( but he really is eating - I sit next to him while he eats to shoo the girls away from his food (he gets the really yummy soft food now and the girls circle like vultures). Heart rate and temp were ok, and he had a slew of blood work back in July that was decent. His thyroid function was better then than it had been last year, but if he's still losing wt in 2 weeks, we'll recheck it again. He's used puppy pads for the last 2 years or so, so we're covered there - just have to make some accommodations distance-wise. These vets are such good people. They have several animals that live in the clinic because they're basically unadoptable. I met a new guy today, a beautiful golden cat that is a paraplegic (car accident). He's got a lot of ongoing medical issues so rather than risk him being put down, they keep him there. So that reminded me too that these ladies are going to help us keep Figs as comfortable and healthy as possible for the long haul. Funny how I've taken for granted my furbabies sitting on my lap when I work, wrapping themselves around my legs when I'm trying to make dinner, wanted to be scratched and petted and just loved on. I really wouldn't know what to do without them. And husband was a gem and came home early so I could get Figs to the vet without having to take all the kids. So while he doesn't get upset like I do, he does care. Going to go lie down with- my cat now. ;) Thanks again. [/QUOTE]
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