No need to be worried!! Update #33.

[pitc9]

I think he was just making sure you were paying attention to him!

He's such a cutie!

[kb2yjx]

Not to sound too concerned, but I'd make an appointment at the vet's. If Taz continues NOT to eat, he may develop hepatic lipidosis(a fatty liver). It can be fatal. We lost a cat in December to mild hepatic lipidosis. Nicholas stopped eating. We took him to the vet and his liver enzymes were thru the roof. He was jaundiced. And then he was gone, it all happened so fast. It is far better to err on the side of caution, I'd go to the vet.....

[Taz_Zoee]

Not to sound too concerned, but I'd make an appointment at the vet's. If Taz continues NOT to eat, he may develop hepatic lipidosis(a fatty liver). It can be fatal. We lost a cat in December to mild hepatic lipidosis. Nicholas stopped eating. We took him to the vet and his liver enzymes were thru the roof. He was jaundiced. And then he was gone, it all happened so fast. It is far better to err on the side of caution, I'd go to the vet.....

I was in a similar situation with Taz, as I think I stated before, about a couple years ago. He had stopped eating all together and lost 5 lbs QUICKLY. I really thought he wouldn't make it, but, thank god, he did.
This time I was more concerned and was asking about the fact that he was eating like a horse for a few weeks then one night just didn't want to eat. But he has been eating "enough" these past few days. It goes back and forth - he'll eat ALL his breakfast then only a bit of dinner. Or he'll eat dinner and only some of his breakfast.
So the fact that he is eating, just not as much as "normal", that's okay, right? For sure if he completely stopped, he'd be at the vets right away.
I guess I'll have to break down and weigh him tonight if I can't get Bruce to do it for me. That way I can keep track of his weight.
Thank you for your response though. I'm sorry you lost your Nicholas . I will definitely keep a close eye on him. Maybe I'll even move his appointment sooner if I can.

ETA: I just called and made an appointment for next Tuesday. He can get his shots at that time too.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Taz, you are such a handsome boy! You stripes are VERY dark, way darker than I thought( I love darker striped kitties)! Just as Handsome as can be !

I am glad that he is gonna see a vet. If nothing is wrong, GREAT! If there is something, well atleast you caught it fast. I will continue to look for updates!

[kb2yjx]

Cindy, I reviewed my notes on Nicholas(we had 9 cats, and it was easier to keep track of things if I wrote about each cat. I use the composition notebooks(trust me, it is a nurse thing)). He was doing the same thing, eating a little then not eating. I know you will keep a close watch on your Taz! Sandra

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you Katie!!

Sandra, please do not think I was brushing off what you told me. After I posted I sat here and thought about it and immediately picked up the phone and made him an appointment for next Tuesday. So I will have a bunch of tests done. I appreciate your information a LOT.

Can you (or anyone) tell me what I should have him tested for?
I know diabetes, thyroid, kidney and liver. Is there anything I'm missing?

I am not ready to lose my guy. He is not even 13 yet, and I want him to live to be 20 (or older!). So if I can prevent anything I want to do it.

[Catlady711]

Your vet will know what tests to run, that's why they have a degree. lol

Seriously if you explain to them everything you've noticed (be sure to include the bigger size pee clumps in the litterbox) they will know which tests to run to find the problem.

Asking for a specific test which may or may not be the issue not only wastes your money, but takes extra time and manpower for the vet to run them just to make a client happy. Some will do it if it's a good paying client that absolutely insists but frequently it's not necessary.

Usually a minimum general screening would usually include:

CBC (counts blood cells, looks for infections etc)

Glucose (checks blood sugar)

BUN & Creatinine (checks kidney functions)

ALKP (alkiline phosphates) (checks liver bile function)

ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) (liver test)

TP (total protien) (checks liver and kidneys)


Additional tests may include:

T3 or T4 (thyroid checks)


There are many additional tests to check on pancreas, cortisol, etc the list of possible tests is quite extensive. The above ones are usually the standards for basic blood work with other tests added as the symptoms call for it.

Keep us posted as to what the vet says.