New photos and update, 7-12-10

[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!

[Nomilynn]

How wonderful that she will have you for the rest of her life, knowing love and not pain, and care and not neglect.

[moosmom]

Jen, you never cease to amaze me with your big heart and kindness.

SHAME on those people for not taking better care of Taboo. She's now in a better home and I'm sure once she feels comfortable in her own skin, she'll come around.

I've got a Maine Coon rescue that was a product of a divorce from Melissa in PA. She was doing pretty well with me in my room until I made the big mistake of stacking the baby gates in the doorway of my room up too soon. Now she won't come out from under the bed. She's going to the vet tomorrow to have HER mats removed. I think that's one of the reasons why she's so cranky. My best friend is going to take her (so she THINKS temporarily) so the cat can have a quiet, peaceful existence. She needs to be an only cat. If Susie won't keep her, I'll have to think of another plan. I just want her to be happy.

Right now Bad A$$ Buddy isn't helping things.

[snakemama]

Well, thyroid isn't too bad...at least she should put weight back on quickly, and the peeing problems should clear up.

[smokey the elder]

Thyroid is easier to manage than diabetes, as long as she is easy to pill. I love the senior cats; even though they may only have a few more years, they are so grateful to have a home and love.

[krazyaboutkatz]

At least you now know what her problem is and hopefully the pills will help her. Good luck.