I fear that my senior Boo is on his decline; *Update #109; 10/13

[Freedom]

Mary, why is he so thin? It is just how he has ages, or does he have a thyroid issue? Those are common in older cats (as you probably know).

Friend of mine recently adopted a 10 y.o. dog from the shelter where she volunteers. For months, he was acting weird, spinning in circles, wandering the house and calling. The THIRD vet decided to do blood work; THYROID! Third day on the meds, he settled right down to be a lovely older pup! She's had him 4 months now, and only been able to sleep for the past week or so. Her husband was going nuts!

So perhaps, you thinking he is missing Pidge all this time is not it? Just a thought.

[Medusa]

Mary, why is he so thin? It is just how he has ages, or does he have a thyroid issue? Those are common in older cats (as you probably know).

Friend of mine recently adopted a 10 y.o. dog from the shelter where she volunteers. For months, he was acting weird, spinning in circles, wandering the house and calling. The THIRD vet decided to do blood work; THYROID! Third day on the meds, he settled right down to be a lovely older pup! She's had him 4 months now, and only been able to sleep for the past week or so. Her husband was going nuts!

So perhaps, you thinking he is missing Pidge all this time is not it? Just a thought.

Yes, he was tested for thyroid and it wasn't too out of whack but Dr. Lee, at my request, started him on meds but they didn't agree w/him at all; he vomited daily so Dr. Lee said to stop them. He did begin to grow thin when he was in his declining years, so that's part of it.

[moosmom]

Mary,

My senior kitty Murphy (16 years old) had thyroid problems. The Fox Clinic at the CT Humane Society took out her right thyroid module which seemed to do the trick. She is SOOO skinny though. But she's eating, drinking lots of water and using the box (I put fish oil in her wet food to help with her joints). Yesterday I caught her playing like a kitten with a milk bottle ring. There's still a "spark" behind those beautiful green eyes. I thought of bringing her to the vet for a check up, but as long as she's showing no signs of distress or decline, I'm letting her live out her life with me. I adore her. She was on death row at the CT Humane Society when I went in looking to adopt a "senior" cat for Christmas who was deemed unadoptable by the CHS. My friend Lynn Hallinger knew exactly where she belonged and I've had her for 2 years this December. She is a real joy and very vocal.

[Medusa]

Mary,

My senior kitty Murphy (16 years old) had thyroid problems. The Fox Clinic at the CT Humane Society took out her right thyroid module which seemed to do the trick. She is SOOO skinny though. But she's eating, drinking lots of water and using the box (I put fish oil in her wet food to help with her joints). Yesterday I caught her playing like a kitten with a milk bottle ring. There's still a "spark" behind those beautiful green eyes. I thought of bringing her to the vet for a check up, but as long as she's showing no signs of distress or decline, I'm letting her live out her life with me. I adore her. She was on death row at the CT Humane Society when I went in looking to adopt a "senior" cat for Christmas who was deemed unadoptable by the CHS. My friend Lynn Hallinger knew exactly where she belonged and I've had her for 2 years this December. She is a real joy and very vocal.

Thanx for that, Donna; it's good to hear. If Boo were having physical problems, I'd take him back in for reevaluation but since he's not, I'm going to let him live out his days in peace. He has his moments when he streaks through the house like a kitten so, if he was really sick, he wouldn't do that. Dr. Lee said that there is a salve, I think, that could be put on his ear but that he hasn't had any success w/it w/his patients. The only other alternative would be to completely remove his thyroid and I'm not going to put a 19 year old cat through that. I still think that his crying is Pidge related; he just plain misses his "other half".

[momcat]

I'm so sad to read this, Mary. My heart is breaking for poor Boo. You're doing all you can to keep him comfortable and to let him know how very much he's loved. Many prayers are being prayed for you and sweet Boo during this difficult time.

Lots of lovies for Boo and many comforting [[[[[HUGS]]]]] for you.

[Catty1]

Poor Boo. I guess there is no alternative medication?

Give him some lovies for me.

I know money can bet tight, but if Nancy or Denise could have a 'talk' with Boo, he might feel better.

[Randi]

Mary, it is so difficult to see our cats grow old, losing hearing, eyesight and perhaps getting senile. It may well be that Boo misses Pigeon and of course Boo can't understand where she has gone. Give him as much love as you can. I'm sending lots of good thoughts to your dear Boo.

Fister is also walking through the rooms at night miawing, but he will come up to me in bed and lay down beside me. I guess he is telling me that just saw a stray cat in the yard.