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. :rolleyes:

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! :love: :love: :love:

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!!!:love::love::love:

[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! :D

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

[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.

[phesina]

Best wishes are being sent to Fister and you, Randi, that all goes well with his vet visit and he is healthy as a horse!

[Randi]

Thank you for all your good wishes and fingers and paws crossed. :) Fister and I are going to bed to have a good cuddle very soon.

Cataholic, all I know is that Urea = Kidney levels, Alat = Liver, and Glucose = Sugar, as I'm sure you know. I've never seen BUN mentioned. And Creatine... what's that? Oh, all these different medical terms. :rolleyes:

Lut, you can bet that he'll have some good snacks once we're safely back home. :)

Moff, don't you try to convince me that you're up that early! :D But thanks for the good thoughts.

[Sonia59]

Good luck for tomorrow! I hope everything will be fine with Fister. As my Peppito is getting older I also worry that something might be wrong, so I understand. Kisses to Fister :love:

[catmandu]

I know that we all worry when Our Senior Kittyzens start to get close to that 20 year mark, as there are few Cats who are so long lived.
I worry about My Michael the Dream cat ^^ Juke Joint Joseph ^^ and My Purrfect Princess ^^ as well.
We are praying that all goes well for Our Beloved Owesome Orange Fister:love: and that he recieves a clean bill of health :love::love::love:

[lizbud]

Best of luck for your check up Fister.:D Be a good boy at the Vets, ok.:)

[kitten645]

How could we ever forget our Fister-foo! Good luck big guy! You look the picture of health!

[Cinder & Smoke]

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

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

http://petoftheday.com/talk/attachment.php?attachmentid=45321&d=1273070407

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

**SMILE** :D 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. :D 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. :D
In fact, the vet was amazed his numbers are so good, since he is almost 14 years old.

GOOD Boy, Fister!! ;)

And THANKS, God! :)

[Kirsten]

Randi, that's great news for you and Fister! :) I know how these vet visits can make you nervous, and I'm glad to hear that Fister's in good shape! :)

Kirsten

[ChrisH]

Good results indeed. :D Good boy Fisther! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CwmmawrJet/Smiles/rub.gif

[Sonia59]

Great news! And Fister was a very good boy, but we could not expect less from such a good cat :) Give him a big kiss OK? :love:

[phesina]

That's great. Well done, Fister AND Randi!

[katladyd]

Fister is such a good boy, always. It is very easy to see why you love him.:love: Congratulations on a great vet visit!

[Barbara]

This looks like a VERY healthy kitty to me:D
Excellent!

And BTW, the creatinine level is something you begin to check once the urea level is out of order as it is also a kidney indicator. But if urea is ok- and it is in Fister - it doesn't make sense to check it :)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Great job Fister! We knew you could do it!!! :love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!!:D I hope he'll continue to be happy and healthy for many more years to come.:)

[Randi]

Kisses delivered - thanks! :love:

I forgot to ask the vet about BUN and creatinine, so thanks for the info, Barbara. I did ask whether he should have the thyroid checked (T4 I think), but he said that since Fister didn't have a sudden weight loss, it was not neccesary. :)

[CultureJunky]

Well done Fister! Now was there really any need to be rude and poke your tongue out at the camera! :)