Storm & Pearl's Vet Visit- Update On Storm's Latest Thyroid Test 5-15-11

**Randi** · 04-25-2011, 09:59 AM

Tracey, I hope Storm's bloodwork will come back with fine results. It could be that now it's warmer, he doesn't have quite the appetite as during winter. What are you feeding him? Older cats tend to lose muscle mass also, but I'm sure you that.

I'm glad Pearl's health is so good.

I'm impressed you are able to brush their teeth. I have tried that few times with Fister and he is not amused!

Give them all some kisses from me!

**krazyaboutkatz** · 04-25-2011, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Randi

Tracey, I hope Storm's bloodwork will come back with fine results. It could be that now it's warmer, he doesn't have quite the appetite as during winter. What are you feeding him? Older cats tend to lose muscle mass also, but I'm sure you that.

I'm glad Pearl's health is so good.

I'm impressed you are able to brush their teeth. I have tried that few times with Fister and he is not amused!

Give them all some kisses from me!

Yes, I do know that older cats lose muscle mass as they age. I'm feeding the older cats Wellness Core dry and some of the Wellness grain free canned as well as some Natural Balance canned Chicken & Green Pea and Salmon & Green Pea. Some days Storm doesn't eat well but other days he has a big appetite. Alani & Blaze are on Chicken Soup For The Cat Lovers Soul in dry Light for extra fiber and also some of the canned in adult hairball formula. They just didn't do well on the Wellness.

Thanks everyone.

I hope to hear some good news and I'll report back later tonight about it. I sure hope he won't need to be on more medication.

I also forgot to add that he does have some gingivitis but in general his teeth look great because they don't have tartar build up since I've been brushing them once a week. None of the cats like it but it has to be done so I just open up their mouths and go over their teeth a few times and I even brush their tongues.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 04-26-2011, 01:13 AM

Thanks again for all of the good vibes and prayers. All of Storm's blood work results are normal.

He's not eating as well again today so I still don't know what's up with him. He's even on pred which is supposed to increase his appetite. Hopefully he'll eat better tomorrow.

**cassiesmom** · 04-26-2011, 01:31 AM

Dear handsome Storm... your fellow grey kitty Cassie and I hope that you can eat better tomorrow! You are such a beautiful guy, and I'm glad your lab work looked good.

P.S., kisses for Storm and Pearl, Sky and Ziggy Stardust, Blaze and Alani!

**krazyaboutkatz** · 04-26-2011, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

Dear handsome Storm... your fellow grey kitty Cassie and I hope that you can eat better tomorrow! You are such a beautiful guy, and I'm glad your lab work looked good.

P.S., kisses for Storm and Pearl, Sky and Ziggy Stardust, Blaze and Alani!

Thanks so much Elyse and Cassie. I guess yesterday wore him out because he's been so tired ever since his vet visit.

**chocolatepuppy** · 04-26-2011, 06:01 AM

Great to hear Storm is doing well!

**Randi** · 04-26-2011, 09:54 AM

So glad to hear Storm's results came back normal.

I hope his appetite will pick up, also! It seems you're feeding him all kinds of yummy and healthy stuff. Give him a big kiss from me!

.... and the others, too.

Fister gets fed up with his food quickly, so I try to change between different senior brands, but one funny thing is that if I feed him by his cat tower, where I brush him and give him treats, then he will eat what he won't eat in the kitchen.