tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post189579250759194151..comments2024-03-28T05:35:08.224-07:00Comments on I Have Three Cats: A New WorryJohn Bellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-43924265152038365382016-03-16T16:09:49.435-07:002016-03-16T16:09:49.435-07:00I will scroll back and see if she has been. My gi...I will scroll back and see if she has been. My girl Bianca aka the Admiral had hyperthyroidism for three years.Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-8864771255756073872016-03-16T11:02:17.172-07:002016-03-16T11:02:17.172-07:00Good luck with your little one. I hope it's no...Good luck with your little one. I hope it's nothing bad.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-25381397651625633282016-03-16T11:01:46.357-07:002016-03-16T11:01:46.357-07:00We'll see. She goes to the doctor in a couple ...We'll see. She goes to the doctor in a couple of days.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-10465965543118706162016-03-16T11:01:25.652-07:002016-03-16T11:01:25.652-07:00Flynn's condition - his otherwise healthy appe...Flynn's condition - his otherwise healthy appearance - made me call for an appointment. Josie sounds like Flynn in this respect, so I'll have her checked out.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-64699890191537125592016-03-16T11:00:32.183-07:002016-03-16T11:00:32.183-07:00All supportive thoughts and opinions are appreciat...All supportive thoughts and opinions are appreciated. Josie will be seeing a doctor on Friday.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-61971457386428466582016-03-16T11:00:01.007-07:002016-03-16T11:00:01.007-07:00Josie needs to lose weight but not so swiftly!Josie needs to lose weight but not so swiftly!John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-77852371874532401402016-03-16T10:59:41.867-07:002016-03-16T10:59:41.867-07:00Thank you. Josie's off to the hospital this Fr...Thank you. Josie's off to the hospital this Friday.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-91959462708540872152016-03-16T10:59:20.119-07:002016-03-16T10:59:20.119-07:00Thank you. They're appreciated.Thank you. They're appreciated.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-83476460084410132172016-03-16T08:36:08.528-07:002016-03-16T08:36:08.528-07:00well that's a little scary....at least that mu...well that's a little scary....at least that much that quick. hopefully she is just getting more active and it isn't serious....Random Felineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591546634183113556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-39089777606272872942016-03-16T07:30:54.369-07:002016-03-16T07:30:54.369-07:00Yes, that would be a cause for concern. Even thoug...Yes, that would be a cause for concern. Even though losing weight is a good thing for overweight cats, it can indeed mean something darker.I have a somewhat similar situation with one of my mine and will be taking her in for a blood test this month.Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728967278937557315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-58900220613009009372016-03-16T07:19:46.070-07:002016-03-16T07:19:46.070-07:00Hyperthyroidism was the first thing that also came...Hyperthyroidism was the first thing that also came to my mind. I took him to the vet because he was losing weight but eating well. He was also very active and his coat looked good. Hopefully it is something easy to treat, (except in Flynn's case of course, but I will always blame the Convenia for that.)Memories of Eric and Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895995542393169845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-22327538711430571192016-03-16T06:01:51.634-07:002016-03-16T06:01:51.634-07:00I'm glad you've called your vet. That is ...I'm glad you've called your vet. That is quite a bit of weight to loose over such a short time. We're praying for Josie. We know waiting on anything concerning cats is usually never beneficial.<br />I'm glad your poster Roberta Diamond made the comments she did. It's usually me.<br />Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172029625828982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-60943269371803280782016-03-15T18:44:03.145-07:002016-03-15T18:44:03.145-07:00We're glad you called the vet for an opinion. ...We're glad you called the vet for an opinion. Sudden weight loss is cause for concern. We purr that if it is something medically, it's not serious.The Island Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593776444080555845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-49031391785947568832016-03-15T17:42:19.908-07:002016-03-15T17:42:19.908-07:00Oh no, now I am worried. As you say, the weight lo...Oh no, now I am worried. As you say, the weight loss might be just Josie's age. I will keep my fingers crossed (and Holly will keep her paws crossed) for you and dear Josie.Eileen (missing Jessica very much)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05139009582829996379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-38127538812430833802016-03-15T15:12:56.869-07:002016-03-15T15:12:56.869-07:00Good thoughts for Josie. Sending a hug, DebGood thoughts for Josie. Sending a hug, DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-12425342179699593982016-03-15T14:12:13.148-07:002016-03-15T14:12:13.148-07:00Though Josie is showing no other signs of hyperthy...Though Josie is showing no other signs of hyperthyroidism (my late Tungsten had it), it may the cause. Unfortunately, I can't rule out something worse, of course.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-37843011132997860642016-03-15T14:00:55.513-07:002016-03-15T14:00:55.513-07:00Thanks for your update. Please let us know what t...Thanks for your update. Please let us know what the vet says.Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993528390901569340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-79696119204791949482016-03-15T13:58:11.463-07:002016-03-15T13:58:11.463-07:00We had a loss of weight with our Buddy Budd and it...We had a loss of weight with our Buddy Budd and it was dx as hyperthyroid by a blood draw. He has a bit more going on that was found after I requested an xray which led to an ultrasound. <br />Not to say what to do but I would have her labs done just for peace of mind. <br />Purrs that all is fine<br />Dad Pete and TimmyTimmy Tomcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608362455492496529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-48174867185263510552016-03-15T13:54:10.644-07:002016-03-15T13:54:10.644-07:00Keeping fingers and paws crossed that Josie's ...Keeping fingers and paws crossed that Josie's weight loss is attributed to good things not bad. Please keep us posted. Linda, Pepper, and Dublin Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823145351125162084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-24657268297239226612016-03-15T13:06:34.096-07:002016-03-15T13:06:34.096-07:00Blood tests were conducted before her surgery, but...Blood tests were conducted before her surgery, but not a test for hyperthyroidism. Josie isn't exhibiting any other sign of the condition. I've called a veterinary to ask advice. I may take Josie in for tests this week if it's recommended.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-58118822633188466542016-03-15T13:04:17.381-07:002016-03-15T13:04:17.381-07:00It's hard to reconcile every other sign of her...It's hard to reconcile every other sign of her health with her weight-loss.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-90477135159813795392016-03-15T13:03:52.947-07:002016-03-15T13:03:52.947-07:00Well-meant advice is always welcome. I have placed...Well-meant advice is always welcome. I have placed a call to the veterinary hospital to which my cats go, and am awaiting a call from a veterinarian. It may not come until tomorrow, but I will ask advice regarding testing, what tests should or could be done, etc.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-76922597454320631042016-03-15T13:02:35.105-07:002016-03-15T13:02:35.105-07:00The photograph was taken this weekend. In all resp...The photograph was taken this weekend. In all respects other than her weight, she is doing very well. However, I intend to consult with a veterinarian, as soon as one calls me back.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-7532316809158019132016-03-15T12:46:27.774-07:002016-03-15T12:46:27.774-07:00John
admittedly I was a bit uneasy hearing of the...John<br /><br />admittedly I was a bit uneasy hearing of the weight loss too, and Josie's not my cat....it's good you "caught" it and will be monitoring her weight; best to catch "something" early on....<br /><br />with all that being said, if the above photo is recent; Josie DOES look....good, truly... and perhaps it's just an active cat situation; 11 pounds is not a BAD weight; I dont know her age....purrhaps it's a senior thing ♥♥♥da tabbies o trout townehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716543768517442543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-85063396867157480822016-03-15T12:13:03.978-07:002016-03-15T12:13:03.978-07:00I'm so sorry to hear that Josie has lost a goo...I'm so sorry to hear that Josie has lost a good amount of weight in a short period of time. Of course you're worried, and that's understandable. But to be honest with you, John, I'm not sure waiting a month to see what's going on with her is a good idea. I'm sorry if I'm putting my nose into some place where it might not be welcome, but perhaps you should call your vet and see if she feels it would be safe for Josie to wait a month before she's checked. As you're aware, certain illnesses should be dealt with sooner rather than later. Hopefully, the vet will find nothing seriously wrong, but if for no other reason, getting Josie checked will put your mind at ease. I'll be anxious to hear how she is doing. Please keep us posted.Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993528390901569340noreply@blogger.com