Does your cat do this? I'm concerned. *Pidge is home *pix 6/4*

[Medusa]

Yes, my CH baby Creamsicle does this, too, but her tongue doesn't stick out all the way.

Dr. Lee returned my call and said that it could possibly be hyperthyroidism and, if so, there are various treatments that we could try, one of which is removal of the thyroid. We both agreed that would be a last resort, especially given that Puddy is in CRF. However, and it's a good "however" for once, he feels that it's probably nothing. He said that he has several cat patients who stick their tongues out and it's absolutely nothing but we won't know about Puddy for sure unless we do some blood work. Given that she has no other symptoms, he said that it sounds like Puddy is doing pretty well and that I probably have nothing to worry about. A blood test will put us both at ease. So. There we are. Her appt. is Wed. morning at 11:00. There's nothing I need to do for her in the meantime other than keep up w/her subQ fluids and her meds. She's sitting right next to my computer right now so I took a couple of pix that I hope turn out to post.

Again, thanx for your input, friends, and I'll keep you posted. I love this little girl so much, I could cry just thinking about it.

[catfamily]

I'm so glad you checked and saw nothing on her tounge...ever since my sister-n-law's cat died from a tounge ulcer.(it scared me so much...the poor girl was so soar)..i have the vets check their tounges every visit.
the tech holds them(their head),and the vet does a quick (very quick)look by holding the tip and looking under it...it happens so fast the cat doesn't have time to get upset
and a lot of times she just left her mouth open without the tounge hanging out...toward the end though.she was an old cat but it happends to young ones to.

[Medusa]

My little girl is such a trooper. Dr. Lee took blood and she didn't even flinch, no screeching, no spitting and swatting at him. He pressed on her chin and her tongue immediately came out so he said that he's thinking it might be her teeth. She has gingivitis. Until the blood work comes back tomorrow, he won't know whether or not he can put her under anesthesia to clean her teeth because she's only got one kidney and that one isn't doing too great. She's 14 now and he said that she keeps surviving one problem, only to develop another. He's amazed at how tough she is. If her blood work comes back ok and her enzymes aren't up too high, she'll get a teeth cleaning and, maybe extractions if she has any bad teeth, and he'll also check under her tongue for ulcers, etc. I refuse to worry about this. I'm going to write the perfect outcome on a piece of paper and put it in my Blessing Jar for God to take care of. I just cannot handle any more stress right now.

Pigeon has an appt. tomorrow for blood work and immunizations. Dr. Lee wants to make sure that she's healthy enough to put under anesthesia to shave her because her mats are so bad and so close to her skin on the top of her back. If she would only let me groom her but she won't. She gets so stressed. She's 18 now and he gets concerned about putting a cat that age under. She had her teeth cleaned not too long ago and came through just fine but he said he doesn't want to take any chances w/her. So into the Blessings Jar this one goes, too.

So that's it for now. When I get the results of Puddy's blood work tomorrow, I'll post the outcome. In the meantime, say a Puddy prayer, please? And a Pidgie prayer, too?

[Anikaca77]

Big pray coming your way for Puddy!

I hope things come out ok and prays for your other baby going to the vets tomorrow.

[cassiesmom]

Prayers for Puddy and Pidge from me, too!

[MoonandBean]

Just said a prayer for Puddy and Pudgie.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

You're gonna start kallin us da Toof Phairriez purdy soon.

Anudder Toof Job fur tumorrow, God - in Oh-HI-Ho, fir Puddy Kat ...
Please kross Your Wings dat da pre-op blood werk is OK - or it'z a No-Go.

Try to *spiff* em all up - an please dont *yank* too many out!

THEN, whilst You Guys are so kloose ...

Mite as well hang around an Help wiff Pigeon's blood werk anna *SHOTZ*.

Try ta calme her down, so's she kan get da shave job inna beauty parlor.
She's not keen onna groomin stuff - so keep a eye onna Knives & Klawz!

Jest so's Ya know, deeze Projects iz written up an inna Blessing Jar at home -
You onlee need ta handle 'em one tyme.

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Purrayer Pups

[Medusa]

Hi God ~

You're gonna start kallin us da Toof Phairriez purdy soon.

Anudder Toof Job fur tumorrow, God - in Oh-HI-Ho, fir Puddy Kat ...
Please kross Your Wings dat da pre-op blood werk is OK - or it'z a No-Go.

Try to *spiff* em all up - an please dont *yank* too many out!

THEN, whilst You Guys are so kloose ...

Mite as well hang around an Help wiff Pigeon's blood werk anna *SHOTZ*.

Try ta calme her down, so's she kan get da shave job inna beauty parlor.
She's not keen onna groomin stuff - so keep a eye onna Knives & Klawz!

Jest so's Ya know, deeze Projects iz written up an inna Blessing Jar at home -
You onlee need ta handle 'em one tyme.

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Purrayer Pups

Love it! Thank you so much! I'm feeling better about it already and Puddy is sitting right beside me at the computer, purring away. Pidge is sitting in the sun, soaking up the rays.

And thank you, everyone, for your prayers.

[catfamily]

What a nice relief knowing that she's fine
So very happy

i have a couple cats do that if they run around to much or if it's to warm a day too.
but it's been awhile since i've seen them do that.

i have a couple cats that love the spring water from the refridgerator
my lucy accually waits by the refridgertor for it.even after i change the water
bowls from the sink(letting the water run first)

but she has kidney failure and it seems she is never satisfied unless it's cool
water from the fridge.(spoiled...but i love doing it for her...she's my little follower).

she sticks her tounge out when she runs around to much i noticed.

[Medusa]

[QUOTE=catfamily;2017833]What a nice relief knowing that she's fine
So very happy QUOTE]

Well, I won't know for sure unless my vet can get in there and give her teeth a good cleaning and look under her tongue, etc. but I'm hopeful!

[jenluckenbach]

Prayers for the kitties.

One thing always amazes me though......vets always want to anesthetize a cat for grooming. Without even trying it!! We do hundreds of cats, perfectly wide awake. Very few are stressed to the point that they need to be sent away with the suggestion of sedation. Can't they at least give her a TRY??? without anesthesia?

[Medusa]

Yes, you're right, Jen, and to his credit, he did say that they would try it w/out anesthesia first. It's only a last resort but he wants to make sure that, if she does need anesthesia, that she'll be able to handle it ok. Given that they're going to do a lion cut, (which is primarily shaving, right?), I think she may be able to handle it fine. It's the brushing and tugging on the mats that's causing her to get so stressed.

[jenluckenbach]

he did say that they would try it w/out anesthesia first.

Oh, good!

[Catty1]

Best of wishes for Puddy and Pidgie!

Someone else on PT was talking about a solution that they had to brush over the surface of their cat's teeth - kind of like just soaking a q tip and drawing over the tooth surface. I wonder if that would work for Puddy it an anesthetic cleaning is not an option?

Pidgie - even if she does need calming, I wonder why she would have to be knocked right out? Maybe it is less stressful than being sedated and 'sort of' knowing what is going on?

PT Prayers for those gorgeous girls...we need pics of the fashionable Lioness Pidge!

[Emeraldgreen]

Prayers and positive affirmations on the way!

Puddy's blood work is going to come back with GREAT results and her tongue will be as normal as can be and her dental will go wonderfully!!!
Pigeon's blood work will also come back with GREAT results and her shaving will go off without a hitch!
(these are the affirmations )

I'm sure Pidgie is going to feel so fresh and fancy free once her coat is short.
Please keep us updated!