Fister’s yearly vet visit...

[Randi]

... is booked for tomorrow at 11.20. I hope he won’t need his teeth cleaned! You know how I worry about the aneastesia. I've been trying to have a look inside his mouth, but he's not being very cooperative.

According to the "Birthdate" thread Wom posted a while ago, it should be one of Fister's lucky days tomorrow.

Marie-Claire (Dali’s mom) will come over and help get him there in her car, and give me some moral support.

The box is sitting in the living-room, I was hoping he would find it interesting to spend some time in there, but no! So unless he jumps in tomorrow morning, I guess I’ll just have to grab him and put him in.

Please send some good thoughts that Fister is healthy! I love him SO much!

These are his numbers for previous years - will update with the new ones after the vet visit.

Urea = Kidney
Alat = Liver
Glucose = Sugar

2006
Urea 8,7 (normal = 5,7-12,9)
Alat 64 U/L ( normal = 12-130)
Glucose 16,49 (normal = 3.94-8,83) - high number due to anaesthesia vet said.

2007
Urea 9,5 (normal = 5,7-12,9)
Alat 61 U/L ( normal = 12-130)
Glucose 6,88 (normal = 3.94-8,83)

2008
Urea 9,9 (normal = 5,7-12,9)
Alat 46 U/L ( normal = 12-130)
Glucose 5,90 (normal = 3.94-8,83)

2009
Urea 11,6 (normal = 5,7-12,9)
Alat 45 U/L ( normal = 12-130)
Glucose 7,02 (normal = 3.94-8,83)

2010
Urea 10,7 (normal = 5,7-12,9)
Alat 40 U/L ( normal = 12-130)
Glucose 6,14 (normal = 3.94-8,83)


If some of you have forgotten who Fister is, here's a few recent pictures. In the second one, he tells me what he thinks about the whole thing.

[Barbara]

I can see how is urea level is going up- all within the normal frame of course. So I hope all will be ok for your big boy.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Good luck tomorrow at the white coats dear Fister!! Don't worry boy, it will be over before you know it! Try to be a good boy, and then I am sure that your meowmie will serve you your favorite dish afterwards!!!

[katladyd]

Good luck, Fister! We all have our paws and fingers crossed that you are perfectly healthy. Love the tongue!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Fister, you are still a gorgeous fellow, even with your tongue sticking out!

My cats have the same feeling about visiting the white coats. We all send happy positive thoughts for you tomorrow.

[Cataholic]

Oh, Fister, lucky you! Good luck tomorrow.

Randi- I usually see a BUN and creatine (sic) reading...maybe overthere it is called something else??? It might be the alat??? Just mentioning it.

[Cinder & Smoke]

If some of you have forgotten who Fister is ...

(here) he tells me what he thinks about the whole thing. >>>

Fister's thoughts about the pending Road Trip ^^^ =

**SMILE** for the White Coat, Fis --- things will turn out better!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I sure hope that everything will go well and that the vet will tell you he's a very healthy boy. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

[ChrisH]

Prayers & good thoughts that all is well with your golden boy.

[Randi]

Thank you for your good thoughts!

We're back from the vet. Fister was such a good boy and I'm glad to tell you his levels are within normal. In fact, the vet was amazed his numbers are so good, since he is almost 14 years old.

Fister was also weighed and had his teeth, eyes, ears and heart checked. He has even put on a little bit of weight since last year! Now 6,9 kg. His teeth are looking fairly good, the vet scraped off a little tartar on one, but he didn’t need a full cleaning.

Getting him there and back was a bit of a hassle though, all the streets in the area are one way streets or have been closed off for cars, so I had to walk the last bit with him - he is heavy in that box!

Fister has had some of his favourite treats and is now taking a nap in his bed.

I will update his numbers up in the first post, so you can compare.

[Cinder & Smoke]

We're back from the vet.
Fister was such a good boy and I'm glad to tell you his levels are within normal.
In fact, the vet was amazed his numbers are so good, since he is almost 14 years old.

GOOD Boy, Fister!!

And THANKS, God!