Sparkle as kidney failure. This is in th early stages for now. We just returned from the vet, so they could take a urine sample, to gather a bit more info.

In spite of my panic, the vet says she is at a good weight. Yes, she did lose weight, but she is fine for her size. Have to remember she was once 18 pounds! So I am not used to seeing my girl this way, and all that extra skin sags down and pulls the top so she looks even thinner.

I need to get her some senior food. This will be difficult; Sparkle is one of 2 "grazers," in this house, so we have kibble out all the time. Now trying to get her to eat only her food would be tough but with another grazer here, well, I'll see what I can do.

The vet also suggested giving Sparkle sub q fluids once per week. But we will see what happens with the urine results tomorrow.

Thank you for all the caring posts, I appreciate it.