Nakita's Health Update - **The saga continues...update..post #146**

[Barbara]

I am so sorry to hear this. I have two kitties with teeth problems, so I know that you cannot see anything and cannot detect much in behavior.
Tigris also lost two teeth up to now- although we clean every one and a hlaf year.

I keep my fingers crossed for the bloodwork.

Oh Nakita, you worry us so much, little girl!

[CultureJunky]

Oh Nakita, you had to have some teeth out, that really sucks. But nevermind your meowmie is trying hard to make you feel better and doing all she can.
I'm thinking of you and hope you have a nice stress free Christmas, that's what such a beautiful girl deserves

[Killearn Kitties]

We will all be thinking of you and your beautiful girl! I am so hoping that Nakita will get over this (last!) hurdle and really start to feel better.

Please let us know what Friday brings.

[rosethecopycat]

Come on Emerald Girly, we are all praying for you.

[Russian Blue]

Thanks so much guys for your support.

Just so you know, the blood test results that didn't come back normal are a very big concern. We're getting them redone on Friday, but I don't think much will change.

Nakita's low red cell levels are showing her to be anemic. On the blood test, the packed cell volume (PCV) should be between 25%-45% in a normal cat but Nakita's tests show 14.9%. Other cats who are around that range should be listless, confused etc. Nakita didn't show anything, except maybe a little less energy which I thought was the result of the upset stomach/food trials. If you go to google and type in packed cell volume (PVC) or hematocrit values, it will explain more.

But she did mention she might have to do a bone marrow biopsy as a last resort. Some causes of anemia in cats include autoimmune disease, feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)..... I'll know more on Friday, but this just hit me out of the blue.

Your continued support, prayers and positive thoughts are really appreciated .

[wolflady]

Gosh, poor Nakita and poor you! I cetainly hope they can find out what's ailing our beautiful emerald girl. Continued prayers on the way!

**hugs**

[Karen]

More prayers for the lovely Nakita, and a kiss on her nose from me, okay?

[Barbara]

All paws crossed here for your girl.

[Killearn Kitties]

We will not stop wishng for the best for Nakita and you!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kass, do you think that she could be anemic because she's not eating very much these days? I know that if people don't eat right then they'll also become anemic. I sure hope that her blood work improves and that whatever the outcome is that it won't be serious and can be easily treated. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Sonia59]

All paws crossed. Perhaps it is nothing of the diseases you mentioned. Keep us posted.
(((((Hugs)))))

[Russian Blue]

Thanks everyone for keeping us in your thoughts. We can really use them.

I woke up this morning to find clumps of Nakita's hair around the house. She's pulling the fur from her chest area. Since she had her dental on Monday, not sure if this was a pain or stress response or even her allergies. I gave her some pain meds early this morning.

I just spoke to the vet since Nakita still was pulling her fur. She's sleeping now but if she gets worse I'll bring her in tonight or tomorrow morning. I've just given her regular Prednisone dose to see if that will help.

It feels like the more I do for Nakita, the worse it gets.

[jennielynn1970]

Oh, poor Nikita. I hope the vet figures out what is wrong and that it can be treated and that Nikita will feel less stressed (and you as well!). It's so hard when you have a kitty that is sick and you just end up feeling helpless because there isn't much you can do until the vets get answers for you. Hugs to you and Nakita.

[Bengalz]

Kass, you and Nakita are very much on my mind. I hope Friday brings some constructive news - a way to help Nakita through this difficult time.

Hugs and prayers always,
Betty

[rosethecopycat]

Dear Nakita,

They are going to figure you out and help you. They helped me a lot, and I have my steroids and my lotions.

I'll tell everyone to sing Meezer songs for you.

Love,

Malfi