Worried about Taz, another useless update #28.

[Catty1]

Heavens...what a puzzle. Would you consider getting a reading done on him?

Brody's_Mum on PT does them, as does Nancy Efrusy. [email protected]

It might provide some answers and solutions.

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you Mary, I really appreciate it.

Candace, I actually have thought of getting a reading done on him. But I'm also afraid of what I might hear. And I could never tell anyone but fellow PTers what I did, because people would think I was crazy. They just don't understand.

I'll see what happens next and then figure out what I'm going to do. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[Moesha]

Well, look at it this way, you've ruled out two big things...kidneys and thyroid. If his kidney levels are good, see about taking him off of the kidney related food even though he isn't on the k/d right now. If his sugar is high, he needs more protein and less carbs the exact opposite of what the kidney kitties need. Hopefully tomorrow will bring some answers. I won't be online until late evening, but this will be the first place I'll check. I like that Taz kitty for some reason.

[Taz_Zoee]

LOL, thanks Moesha.

Well, the vet called and could find nothing to explain his weight loss in the last tests (liver and sugar). She said if his weight keeps dropping the next thing would be to do a full body xray to see if anything is going on.

Bruce seems to think it's just because he's old. I keep telling him he's not that old. He could have another good 5 years or so left in him. Especially if the vet is not finding anything wrong with him.

Oh, and his kidney numbers are not "good" they just aren't increasing at a very fast rate, which is good. So I think his diet is what is keeping them from increasing quickly. I am not strict with his diet by any means. He has access to eat Paizly's food and I give him Greenies treats.

So here we are, right back where I started.

I'm going to try to get some new pictures of the kids this weekend and will post them later.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Cindy, I'm sorry to hear that his weight loss is still mystery. At least you've ruled a lot of things out. It very well could be his diet. Have you ever thought of trying a holistic vet? If so I have a very good one that I'd be happy to refer you to.

Taz is only 12-13 years old right? If so that's not very old. My Storm is 13 and he's doing great and he still acts like a big kitten from time to time. Taz remains in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you Tracey. Yes, Taz will be 14 this summer.
If your vet isn't too far away from me, or too expensive, I'd love to give them a try.

[Emeraldgreen]

I hope that you will be able to solve this mystery soon. Poor Taz.
I think a full body xray is a good idea and if you do go to a holistic vet, you could bring the xrays for them to look at.
I took my dog Muddy to a holistic vet a few months ago and was so amazed at how effective it was. Their approach is so different and it might be just what Taz needs. Prayers that he will begin to heal and put on weight soon.

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you Lara and Jennie!!