New photos and update, 7-12-10

[cassiesmom]

Jen, how are things with Taboo? Is she still eating and using her litter pan? I hope she gets an A+ at the doctor tomorrow .

Paws and fingers crossed,
elyse

[jenluckenbach]

-She has been eating well. She has used the litter box, with one accident after the first one. She drinks an awful lot and pees profusely...so we can be sure something will show up on the blood work. Age related, I am certain, but if we can control it all the better.

She still growls when I lift her out of the cage, but I assume most of that is pain...sesitive skin from being shaved so closely...maybe arthritis...and simply not feeling like herself with that cast of fur on.

I'll report tomorrow after the vet, but the blood results wont be until tuesday.

She loves her chin scratched and we got our first purr.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope that whatever condition that she may have that it's easily treatable. Good luck at the vets tomorrow.

[snakemama]

Darling Taboo has finally found the right retirement home! She is lucky to have you!

[Karen]

Awwww! Looking forward to new pictures in a week or so!

[lizbud]

Awwww! Looking forward to new pictures in a week or so!

I hope she feels better soon. Poor baby, she must have been in
so much pain with every move she made in that tangeled mess of hair
and those nails.

[jenluckenbach]

Taboo got her first pill tomight, what an angel!

I got to talk to the vet today. The thyroid is only slightly high, so the dosage is low. 1 liver enzyme was a bit high, but most likely caused by the thyroid. The meds should help and maybe allow her to gain some weight.

So, all in all, not bad for an elderly little lady.

[jenluckenbach]

Blood work came back already. Thyroid issues. A daily pill.

The vet left a message on my machine, so I have not had the chance to pose any questions, but I ASSUME that since liver, kidney nor diabetes was mantioned, then those areas must be looking good.

Taboo weighs in at 4 pounds 14 ounces. Slightly dehydrated, so sub Q fkuids have been suggested. I must admit that even though I have done fluids before, sticking a needle into that tiny, skeletal body with rice paper-thin skin, is a bit scary.

She continues to eat well, poops are firm and no report of parasites, and the excessive peeing will hopefully calm down once the thyroid is more regulated. (not sure about that)

I already bought tiny puppy diapers to use on her if need be.

[Catty1]

Thank God she has you! And prayers that the thyroid meds will settle things down and fatten her up a bit.

Any more purrs?

[shais_mom]

I am just speechless at the "pelt" that came off her! It looks like a possum! HOLY MOLY!
I'm so glad she found you again-
And I'm traumatized over her nails - Am going to be checking my cats nails when i get Home!