Worried about Groucho

[momcat]

We took Groucho for his follow up with Dr. Pearson last night. He has lost half a pound over the last 3 weeks and Dr. Pearson said for him it's significant. We told her he won't eat the canned food she gave him but when Soncat got him some dry food he chomped it right down. Doctor said not eating the canned food could be why Groucho lost the weight. He's now on prescription dry food so we'll see how that works and Dr. Pearson said to stop his meds for now.

The vet tech took his temperature then held the thermometer up for the vet, Dr. said there was a small amount of blood on it. When asked, we told her we haven't noticed anything in the litter box. Doctor told us to call her immediately if we notice anything. The good news here is Groucho isn't leaving anymore bombs around the house and litter box contents are as they should be.

As for his heart murmur, it's a stage 1 but Dr. Pearson said she's more concerned about his insides. She said it could be IBS and since it's quite common in cats there are several treatment options if that turns out to be the problem. Dr. Pearson is running more lab work so now we wait for those results. There are no definite conclusions right now and more tests may need to be done.

Maybe I'm being an over-anxious Meowmie over this, I just don't know. Dr. Pearson is taking this a step at a time and I trust her professional judgment. As for the IBS, she said "Don't jump the gun, let's see exactly what's going on." Groucho goes back in another 3-4 weeks and till then he'll be watched very closely. And right now Groucho's Meowmie is quite worried and upset.

[Bengalz]

It is always so worrisome when one of our babies isn't feeling right. I appreciate how you're feeling, but you are doing the right thing to have Groucho checked and monitored. Hopefully the new diet will help to ease what ever is upsetting him and things will adjust themselves. Give that boy a big hug for me.

[Randi]

Of course you're worried, but I hope there's no reason to be. However, losing that much weight in only three weeks is not good, but I'm glad Groucho is at least eating dry food. Best wishes and kisses to Groucho.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry to hear about Groucho- we all are worried with you. Hope the new food helps.

[catmandu]

Oh No!
Not Groucho who for yeras has been our lega advocate, our Furry Perry Mason!!!
We are praying had that Our Attorne Grocho will get a good verdict from his White Coats!!

[moosmom]

Eileen,

I'm SO sorry I missed your call last night. I was comatose by 9 p.m. I hope they find out what's going on with Groucho. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Call me!!!

[Catty1]

The only comfort I can offer is that your vet seems to be on top of things and that Groucho is in very good hands. I hope a straightforward solution is found.

Hugs to you and Soncat and cuddles to Groucho! Prayers that all turns out well.

[Felicia's Mom]

I'm sorry Groucho isn't feeling well. Sending postve thoughts to both of you.

[emily_the_spoiled]

If our resident lwyer kitty has IBS it is not a serious problem. I have one guy who has had it for about 7 years now and we can control it with diet. But there are also medications that are available if you need to go that route. Hopefully everything will turn out normal, but we are keeping our fingers and paws crossed for you

[cassiesmom]

I'm sorry Groucho isn't feeling well. Sending postve thoughts to both of you.

Me too, me too! Do you think Groucho is feeling the stress of Soncat getting ready to leave? Big big hugs and prayers for PT's resident lawyer kitty and his meowmie.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear about Groucho and hopefully whatever it is can be easily treated. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[katladyd]

I know how it feels to be so worried when your precious furbaby isn't feeling quite right. I am sending good thoughts and prayers your way for dear Groucho. I hope it turns out to be nothing serious.

[Queen of Poop]

Dearest Groucho, we are so sorry you are not feeling so well these days. Sounds like your meowmie and vet are doing their utmost to figure out the issue and come up with a suitable solution. If it's IBS that can be managed fairly well with diet and medication - our meowmie has it and other than having a stinky butt when she tries some food that turns out not to agree with her she's doing pretty well with it. We send you loving purrs and healing thoughts.

Cali and Diego

[momoffuzzyfaces]

So sorry sweet Groucho is not feeling well. Prayers on the way for you both.

[phesina]

I'm so sorry to learn about Groucho. The poor baby; that's so worrying when you know that something is off but you don't know just what.. or what to do about it. I'm glad your vet is checking all this out thoroughly. Between you and her and Groucho, you will do the right things.

God bless you all. Prayers and good wishes and healing energies and white light are being sent from us.

Love from us all ,
Pat and cats