Tigris -the report :( #135

[Barbara]

Getting older is not for the faint-hearted. That seems to be true for cats as well.
We noticed last week that Tigris has put on an extra two lb. It worried me already as he had been 13 lb all his grown-up life and it never changed. The first thing is we cannot understand we didn't see it earlier as he looks as if he's pregnant.
We thought he had profited from us always trying to make sure that Filou eats. He really loves Filou's renal kibbles. So we tried to only give him wet food which he doesn't like so much AND to control his intake. But on one hand he doesn't seem to lose weight plus we are not sure whether he pooped. He definitely didn't do it today. And he is ok- but not his purrfect friendly self. He didn't want his tummy rubbed at the weekend and he spends most of the time doing the meatloaf.
So he's off to the vet tomorrow. It anyway was time.
Let's hope it is something simple and keep paws crossed.

[Pinot's Mom]

Awww, Tigris, go use the litterbox, sweetie, your Mom is very concerned!!
All paws crossed it goes OK at the vets! Feel better, honey!

[Killearn Kitties]

Well, you know that I will be concerned for Tigris now until I hear the diagnosis!
I hope my beautiful big furry boy is OK.

[Prairie Purrs]

Positive thoughts for Tigris! I hope the vet has a quick fix for whatever is bothering him. Feel better, big boy!

[Catty1]

Someone here posted about feeding a capsule of salmon oil to their constipated kitty in the cat food...and I guess it worked wonders!

I hope Tigris' problem is that simple and that he feels better soon!

[Randi]

I hope there's nothing serious wrong with gorgeous Tigris.

It sounds like a good idea to have his tummy checked, though. Have you tried giving him a mix of Hills W/D-S/D? That helped Fister - although recently, he has had Royal Canin's S/O, which also seems to be good for him.

Sending lots of good wishes for a succesful vet visit - and kisses to Tigris.

[Karen]

Sending a little prayers that Tigris is okay, or that it's something easily solvable!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Sometimes putting on weight is a byproduct of getting older...(don't I know!)

Hope that is all it but will be holding positive thought for my buddy Tigris!

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending positive thoughts to Tigris. I hope he feels better soon!

[sasvermont]

Surely hope all goes smoothly for your boy.

Let us know the outcome, please!

[kb2yjx]

Hope all goes well for Tigris at the vet.....

[jenluckenbach]

Sending prayers for Tigris.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Barbara, I sure hope that it's just due to him overeating and being less active in his old age. If not I hope it can be easily fixed. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Sonia59]

A vet visit is the best you can do. I hope it is nothing but I understand. Peppito is now 11 years old, and when he sleeps a bit more than usual, or is less active, I start worrying (a bit), wondering whether it could be a sign for something going wrong.
Kisses to Tigris (and Filou too!)

[Barbara]

No- there are no good news.
It was all water in Tigris' tummy which by now the vet has taken out. There have been proteins in the liquid which could be a sign of a tumor. We will hear more about this tomorrow.
Tigris is anemic as well plus he shows signs of diabetes.
He behaves totally healthy though- has been complaining all the time and when he woke up from anesthesia he was his old self in no time, happy and purring.
The vet is very worried. Now we have to get a diagnosis first and then we'll take it from there.
I always worried for Filou but Tigris - we were always sure we would have him 20 years. He's 13 now.
Please send your thoughts to us. They are very appreciated.