This afternoon, two of my perma-cats go to the doctor for check-ups. There is nothing wrong with them of which I am aware, but these two haven’t been to the veterinary in a while, so I think it’s time.
Cammie is eleven years old now. (She wouldn’t pose for me last night.) She has had problems in the past, particularly with eating - or, rather, not eating - that have been solved relatively simply. She also has recurring sores on the sides of her head. I believe these to be an allergic reaction but, despite experiments, I have not been able to find the cause. Other than these, she seems to me to be healthy. She certainly can become spontaneously active, and is in good shape for her middle age.
Renn, seen here with his shy little boy look, gives me the least trouble, medically speaking. He eats very little: almost no soft food - there are days when I offer him four or five varieties, different brands, different flavours, and he refuses even to acknowledge them - and not much hard food. How he maintains a muscular body which he periodically throws into playful action, I don’t know. But he is nine now, and entering the phase when things can start deteriorating, so I want to stay on top of his situation.
The pair will go together and receive blood tests and urinalyses, as well as the usual examinations. I don’t expect to be told that anything is amiss, but I am taking them to the doctor now so that I won’t be told that later on.
I hope they both get a good report at their examinations.
ReplyDeleteIt is very frustrating when you line up a variety of soft and hard food only for it all to be turned down. I get this every couple of weeks with Flynn. It lasts for 2 maybe 3 days, and then he starts eating like there is no tomorrow.
Paws and fingers crossed for them both, that all goes well and that their test results will be normal. I will need to have Nicki's liver and globulin levels re-tested when I take him in April for his anal glands. My vet clinic won't take a urine sample via needle (unless it's for dire reasons), which I find unfortunate. The old clinic did, no problem. Maybe their techs were/are better. Anyway, good luck!
ReplyDeletebetter to be on top of it....good luck kitties
ReplyDeletePlease let us know how they fared. Renn looks amazing for not eating that much hard food...never mind soft. Katie said she wishes she could catch a break as she seems to gain weight just thinking of food.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're taking Renn and Cammie for their checkups, and that you're including lab work. Even though everything may turn out to be normal, it's best to be made aware of any potential small problem before it becomes a big problem. Your cats are so fortunate to have someone who takes such great care of them.
ReplyDeleteI hope that all their tests were good. Much better to get exams than wait for trouble.
ReplyDeleteWith older kitties, lab work is of utmost importance in catching early changes in health status. Quite $€£ up front but less costly in the long run for pet and owner.
ReplyDeleteWe're keeping these two dear cats in our prayers. Awaiting news.
Hope the visits went well. All of my cats prefer the soft food, though I give the hard to tide them over between meals. As a result I'm never sure who ate what or how much.
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