I knew she was continuing to lose weight, but I wasn't sure quite how much as I don't have a scale. She's lost another 11 ounces in the two months since she saw the vet in November. So, now she's 9 pounds 1.5 ounces. :(
After some discussion about how much of the NF wet she's actually eating, the vet said it's better to give her a food she likes with her Epakitin. I thought this would be the case, but I'm glad she confirmed that.
We discussed her letterbox behavior, and of course I can only tell her what her daddy tells me and what I observe on weekends when she's here with me. Jewel's been having a lot of diarrhea, so the vet decided to check her anal glands. They were very full, so she expressed them. She says if Jewel continues to have diarrhea the next two or three days, she will need to go on another medication to help with that. This means I get to keep Jewel here a few more days (which is perhaps the only good news I got all day). On the way home, she had diarrhea in the carrier on the way home and at least once since we've been home, so she'll probably need to go on whatever this medication is.
I mentioned that her coat feels quite greasy, and the vet agreed. She said this could mean Jewel's kidney disease is getting worse :(
She ended up taking a urine sample and blood to test kidney function and to retest for hyperthyroidism. We should have some results later or Friday.
Some day, like today, are quite hard on me emotionally. Jewel is not my responsibility, no, but she is my baby in the sense that I love her as much as Carmine and Lita. Seeing her get worse makes me very sad. :(
Managing cats with kidney disease is difficult. It sounds like your vet is very responsive and thinks about Jewel's quality of life, which is good to hear. Big purrs to you both.
ReplyDeleteWe are all sending purrs to sweet Jewel and big hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending you and Jewel much love and many rumbly purrs. You are being so kind and strong for Jewel, we know it is very hard.
ReplyDeleteGerry, Mungo & The Ape xx
I'm purring for Jewel. Hope things improve for the poor baby soon. You are doing a great job of caring for her too.
ReplyDeletewe are sending purrs..... it can be so hard but know that you are doing the best you can for ehr!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you and Jewel, thank you so much for taking good care of her. Having lost my first cat to CRF, I know it's a hard road. And it sounds like you are doing everything you can. I hope the test results come back hopeful.
ReplyDeleteAw, so sorry to hear about Jewel. TW worries when she hears about runny poos cos Autumn had that and it wasn't good. End of scare story. MOL! Sending healing purrz.
ReplyDeleteI wish you had had better news. :-( I am sending lots of purrs to Jewel - and to you, too.
ReplyDeletehugs and purrs! We hope the tests come back good and that they can get everything under control soon!
ReplyDeletePurrrrrrrrs!
ReplyDeleteWe know you care so much for Jewel. We are purring for her and hope she starts doing better.
ReplyDeleteSending purrrrrrss to Jewel.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this about her... :(
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear it was such a difficult day. :(
ReplyDeleteWe are purring and praying for Jewel, and sending hugs to you.
We're sending lots of (((purrs))) for sweet Jewel.
ReplyDeletexo, Katie & Glogrly
I am so sorry you are having to deal with Jewel's declining quality of life. I hope you and your vet are able to come up with a plan to keep up her quality of life. Many purrs for her improvement.
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