Fister has an appointment on March 1st and March 8th

[Randi]

Thank you, all! The assistant had mixed up the time and thought we were coming next thursday, but they fit us in, so both Fister and Shanga had a check-up today. I’m glad to tell you that the vet thought Fister looked fine, and his numbers were within normal range. However, the Alat number was quite a bit higher than usual. I'll have to find out what that means. He hadn't lost weight, he weighs 7,6 kg. He also got his vaccination, since I’ll let him down in the yard this summer, if he wants to.

So, we’re going again next thursday to have his teeth cleaned a have a closer look at his gums. Shanga may need her teeth done too. It was impossible to look closely without anethesia. The vet was a bit shocked at how wild she was, she was growling and trying to attack him with her paw. She has given me a few scratches before, while I looked after her. She just doesn’t like strangers to be close to her head.

I have Fister‘s numbers from previous years and have added the one from 2012.

Urea = Kidney
Alat = Liver
Glucose = Sugar

2009
Urea 11,6 (normal = 5,7-12,9)
Alat 45 U/L ( normal = 12-130)
Glucose 7,02 (normal = 3.94-8,83)
+ Vaccination

2010
Urea 10,7 (normal = 5,7-12,9)
Alat 40 U/L ( normal = 12-130)
Glucose 6,14 (normal = 3.94-8,83)
Vægt: 6.9 kg

2011
Urea 10,2 (normal = 5,7-12,9)
Alat 42 ( normal = 12-130)
Glucose 7,36 (normal = 3.94-8,83)

2012
Urea 11.0 (normal = 5,7-12,9)
Alat 78 ( normal = 12-130)
Glucose 5,74 (normal = 3.94-8,83)
+ vaccination

[catmandu]

We are so glad taht Our Senior Owesome Orange Cat has come through his tests with good results.
We are praying taht you and Fantastic Fister have many more years of love together.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Fister so glad you had a good check up. Hopefully, you will feel a bit more energetic when spring comes and you can watch birds and other critters. Winters are boring for us all, right sweetie? Have your mom give you a head kiss from me, ok?

[Lizzie]

Very, very glad that Fister came through his check-up so well. It is worrying when they get older and you feel such a thrill when their results come back in normal range. As to the alat increase, perhaps he has a slight infection in his liver? This won't give him a temperature but can cause in slight increase in that level. If your vet thinks that, he will give you some antibiotics for Fister, but it may be so little over normal that he feels it's of no concern.

We will look forward to seeing photos of Fister in his garden in a few months time.

[Randi]

Thank you, Gary, Moff and Lizzie. I will surely pass on some kisses from you.

Lizzie, I will definitely ask about the Alat level. Since he has put on a bit of weight, that might influence the number - who knows. One time, when my cholesterol level was a bit high, my liver level had gone up, too. I think I'll give him less treats for a while.

[phesina]

So glad to learn that Fister is doing well, and best wishes and prayers are being sent for the dental treatment for Fister and Shanga to go well too.

God bless all of you!

[cassiesmom]

Fister, I am so glad you got a good report at the doctor! *kisses* for you, sweet orangey kitty!

[mrspunkysmom]

Prayers and pawsitive thoughts for Fister, Shanga, and Randi.

[Randi]

Fister is home!

It's always very difficult to see him sedated, he didn't move one bit when I opened the box. It really takes a long time for him to come around. When we got home I put him on my bed and he did try to move around a little, but fell over. I put him on the floor while in the kitchen and he just wants to hide under the bed or cupboard. He ate a few slurps of wet food and a few kibbles, but he almost feel asleep over them. I'll let him be for now.

He had two teeth out and a good cleaning and I got something called Metacam (Meloxicam) to give him orally for 4 days, starting tomorrow. It's a painkiller.

Shanga had eight teeth out, but she was already awake when we came to pick them up - and complaining!

Gosh, I tired! Thanks for all of your good thoughts!

[cassiesmom]

Yay, Fister! I hope you wake up from the anesthesia just fine and the meloxicam gives you a lot of relief from pain.

And Shanga, my goodness, eight teeth!