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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

2767.0. "*WHITE LIGHTNING IS LOSING WEIGHT*" by AIMHI::OFFEN () Mon Aug 14 1989 13:24

    HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    WHAT IS WRONG WITH LIGHTNING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    
    I don't know what is wrong with White Lightning but I figured Feliners
    would come up with some answers.
    
    About 4 weeks ago, Lightning had her second bout of Cystitus.  Rushed 
    her to the vet's to have her checked and also to get her some medicine.
    (2nd bout due to Pounce).  Have been feeding her Truimph canned and dry
    since first bout of Cystitus.  
    
    Ok, we got that cleared up.
    
    Since then I have noticed a few differences with Lightning.  She has
    started to *tinkle* on the rug (she has NEVER done that in her whole
    life) and she is losing weight drastically.  She was 11.8 and is now 
    down to 9.0.  Three weeks ago she was at 10.4.  She is also running 
    *a little* temperature  101.?  (grey zone).  She was enjoying her Vet
    Tab treats from the doctor but for the past week, won't even try one.
    
    She purrs when I pet her or hold her and she doesn't seem to have any 
    pain.  The blood work done last Saturday came back fine except she is
    a little anemic (sp) possibly due to her bout of Cystitus.  She is now
    getting Pet-tinic, a vitamin supplement.  
    
    I will be bringing her back in two weeks to see how she is doing.
    
    Oops.  Forgot one symptom.  She seems to be having a *problem* with
    her back leg.  I really can't explain it but she was fine at the vet's.
    
    I'm at a loss and also very worried.  I love Lightning.  I don't want
    to lose her.  Has anyone else seen symptoms like this.  Should I worry
    or is this normal for after a Cystitus attack.  She bounced right back
    from the first attack.
    
    HELP....HELP....HELP.....................
    
    Sandi (mom to Lightning, DejaVu & Thunder)
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2767.1Don't wait, call the vet NOW!GENIE::KRINERDad to 20 or 21 cats, I'm never sureMon Aug 14 1989 14:1910
Sandi,

Lightning is trying to tell you something by peeing on the rug.
Call your vet immediately!  Try to be as informative as possible about
her weight loss, her temp, any new diet you have her on, and any 
behavioural changes (i.e. peeing on the rug, any changes in her eating
habits, is she drinking any more or less water?, etc.)

Good luck, and keep us posted,
Paul
2767.2Welcome to FelinesAIMHI::OFFENMon Aug 14 1989 15:3822
    I have just talked to Paul off-line and will tell everyone what
    transcribed.
    
    All these symptoms are the reason that Lightning went to the vet on
    Saturday.  We did talk about the probable causes but really couldn't
    narrow it down.  Also,  if Lightning gets worse I will be taking her
    in to the vet before the 2 weeks are up.
    
    Paul was worried that I was going to wait for 2 weeks before I started
    worrying again.   Boy Paul, you don't know me yet.
    
    For the past 3 months the only song I have been singing is
    
    
    		"TO THE VET, TO THE VET, TO THE VET, VET, VET"
    
    I do thank you for your speedy response both on the phone and in the
    notes file.   
    
    Sandi
2767.3WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JOMon Aug 14 1989 16:2316
    Maybe her cystitis is not completely gone.  The peeing on the rug
    could be involuntary if she is not completely over the cystitis.
    Also, if she doesn't feel well, that would explain her loss of
    appetite.  2-3 pounds is a big weight loss, be sure to point that
    out to the vet.  Also, a 101 temp does not indicate a fever.  Cats
    normal temp runs from 101-102.5.  Above 102.5 should be looked into
    in most cases.  A cat who is upset, excited, or nervous, can show
    a higher temp without being really sick.
    
    Did the vet recommend a diet change in order to keep her cystitis
    free?  Have there been any other diet changes.
    
    Also, you mentioned that she was anemic, this could be partial cause
    of her loss of appetite.  She is probably feeling a bit run down.
    
    Jo
2767.4CIRCUS::KOLLINGKaren, Sweetie, & Holly; in Calif.Mon Aug 14 1989 20:292
    Please let us know what is happening.
2767.5AIMHI::OFFENTue Aug 15 1989 17:0612
    No change yet.  Well, maybe a little one.  I don't think Lightning is
    using the rug anymore.  I will keep a check on the area for another
    few days thou.
    
    She is taking the medicine (not gracefully) and not spitting it back
    out.  She would if I gave her the chance thou.  Lightning is not like
    Thunder when it comes to medicine. I swear Thunder would be a *druggie*
    if she were human.
    
    I am bringing the food dish to Lightning to make sure she is eating. 
    Of course she doesn't eat all of it and Thunder has already figured out
    what I am doing (such a BRAT).
2767.6AIMHI::OFFENMon Aug 21 1989 18:4116
    Well, it looks like Lightning is feeling a *little* better.  She is
    coming *to* the dish when I feed them instead of having me bring it to
    her.  She still is waiting for me to walk to her to give her loves but
    it looks like she hasn't lost any more weight.  She has even rubbed
    against my legs for some attention.
    
    It's amazing how you can miss these little things.   Will update you
    when I bring her to the vet on Saturday.   So far so good.
    
    Is it possible she was pining for the loss of her friend Keisha???
    The thought has crossed my mind because this happened right after we
    had Keisha put down (long story in Canines).
    
    Sandi (mom to Lightning, DejaVu & Thunder)
2767.7CRUISE::NDCNancy Diettrich-Cunniff-I wanted it allTue Aug 22 1989 09:0511
    Sandi -
      I'd say that grief is a definite possibility.  Its well known
    that animals grieve for lost loved ones just like humans do.  Lets
    hope she's "recovering".
      re: missing little things - It IS amazing.  During the time that
    we had Tymothee with us, the girls stayed downstairs (in a huff)
    rather than coming upstairs and sleeping with us like they used
    to.  Also Mao, aka patrol-cat, stopped making her rounds for the
    duration of Tym's stay with us.  We really really missed that. 
    Its what puts all the fun in the relationship.
      Nancy DC