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

[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)))))