Carole, I am so happy to read this update!

Now something new to think about -- and I admit I have no idea on this, it just came to me, have not thought it through. What about speaking to the vet since it is also the vet you use? Or the vet office, perhaps the office manager?

With my crew, I know all the folks at my vet office quite well. I could (again I haven't thought this through to say this is what to do) easily speak with the vet or the office manager -- she is one of the vet techs! -- about this. My vet office will periodically call to say it is time for X to come in for a check up. Haven't seen her in awhile, just routine.

Of course, "just routine" for a cat like Pixie is going to include blood work, and hence money. Don't know if funds is perhaps an issue for this owner.

Something to ponder.