Ruffles poses for a photo shoot.

[Freedom]

I was taking these pictures and started to notice she didn't look right. Went over and she felt lighter. So we called teh vet and rushed right in. She has lost 1 pound - 10% of her weight - in less than 3 months. Blood tests suggest it is hyperthyroidism. So we are trying to get the right dose of medicine now. Returned to the vet today for another blood check. She is still not herself, but doing better.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Ruffles%20Jan%202%202007/Ruffles3.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Ruffles%20Jan%202%202007/Ruffles2.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Ruffles%20Jan%202%202007/Ruffles1.jpg

She was sitting so pretty in Dad's arm. So I grabbed the camera and took 4 shots. They all look pretty much the same. She moved. :rolleyes:
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Ruffles%20Jan%202%202007/Ruffles4.jpg

Sprawled on my bed.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/sfsamm/Ruffles%20Jan%202%202007/Ruffles5.jpg

Hope you enjoyed these!
Sandra

[doolittleky]

Ruffles is beautiful! I hope she gets to feeling bettre real soon. i know how bad you feel for them when your babies aren't feeling good.
Melissa

[kimlovescats]

Ruffles sure is beautiful! I'm glad you had that mom's keen eye and noticed she wasn't feeling well. I hope the meds will work and she will be feeling well again very soon!

[Laura's Babies]

Awwww! She is so lovely! It is easy to see with all that beautiful fur how you would miss a weight loss so don't beat yourself up to badly... Hope the meds do the trick and she is back to her old self again soon. She is to beautiful to be under the weather!

[CultureJunky]

Ruffles you are looking very pretty in these pictures ;) You need to get more used to posing so we can all see how lovely you are!

[Felicia's Mom]

Ruffles, I hope you feel better soon.

[RedHedd]

Ruffles is a beauty. I hope she's feeling better soon. It's easy to miss weight loss when they're that fluffy. How old is she?

[cassiesmom]

Ruffles! Sugar! How are you? You are so beautiful and I am very glad your Meowmy noticed you weren't doing right while she was taking your photo. I like the way you have your front feet positioned in the first picture!

I have a co-worker whose kitty is hyperthyroid. My co-worker keeps an eye on her weight, her use of the litter pan, and what she eats and drinks. The kitty is on medication and doing fine. I hope you will do fine too.

Pets,
Cassie Cat's Servant

[Kalei]

Aw Ruffles you are such a beautiful cat, I hope that the meds work great for you and you will gain your pound back, you have a great mommy:)

[Freedom]

Gee, Cassie's Mom, I hadn't even noticed her feet, that IS cute! WOW!

Redhedd, Ruffles is about 15. I am her 3rd owner, she has been with me about 2 years. Her first mom died after 10 years; her secomd mom had to move into senior housing and they only permitted one cat.

Ruffles thanks everyone for their kind words. We are going to increase her meds a bit, and hope that is enough for her to feel better.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Ruffles sure is a beauty and I hope she'll feel better soon. :)

[Taz_Zoee]

Ruffles, feel better soon. You are a beautiful kitty!! :D