Jewel Goes to the Vet

Yesterday, I woke up really really really early and took Jewel to the vet for another blood pressure check.  I made the decision to take her myself as her dad's house is stressful on her and I figured it would not provide for an accurate blood pressure read for her to be very stressed out for a few days before her appointment.

Jewel's blood pressure is now NORMAL!!  Personally, I think this is due to a combination of a much less stressful environment and her medication.  She will remain on the tiny dose of medication she's on.

Unfortunately, she's lost a tremendous amount of weight, again. :(  She's lost 5.5 more ounces in the past 3 weeks, which takes her down to 8 pounds 9 ounces.  I noticed she wasn't eating a lot the past few days, but she's been eating better than she had been in general, so I decided it was time to ask the vet about the a/d.  The vet agreed this would be a good idea to try, so we are now mixing it gradually into her wet food and feeding her *three* times a day.  Essentially, she gets to eat whatever she wants, whenever she wants.

Jewel: There were only two things good about this. 

1. I got lots of treats!

2. I heard the doctor say I get to eat anything I wants as much as I wants!

She seems to like the a/d which is a big relief!  Plus, she won't necessarily *have* to eat as much of it if she isn't hungry as she would a normal food given its high in calories. :)

I just hope she will gain some weight.  I worry about hers.