Storm Gets His Teeth Cleaned On 5-5-08- Update On PTH BLOOD TEST Results 5-13-08

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi, when Storm went in for his annual exam his teeth and gums didn't look good. He has also not been eating very well for the last 2 weeks but he seems to be doing better today. His bloodwork came back fine except for part of it. My vet e-mailed me this about his results:
HI.
Storm's blood work is similar to last year when we checked. His calcium is still slightly elevated, like last year. Maybe we should check his PTH level ( a hormone that controls calcium metabolism). His thyroid level is normal. I think it is okay to schedule a dental. We could draw the blood for the pth level the day of the dental, since he has to be fasted for 24 hours.
-Rachel

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Rachel S. Boltz, MS, DVM

He's scheduled for his dental cleaning on Monday May 5th. Since he has to fast for 24 hours, I'll be dropping him off at around 11am tomorrow. They'll call me on Monday to let me know how everything went and let me know when I can pick him up. This may explain why he's been so grumpy lately. My big blue has probably been in pain for quite a while now. He's 12 years old so I'm very conerned about him being anesthetized. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks in advance.

[BC_MoM]

Good luck Storm! Hoping for a speedy recovery so that you can get back to impressing the ladies with your sparkling whites!

[Medusa]

Aw, try not to worry. My Pidge is nearing 19 now and she had her teeth cleaned last year, was anesthetized w/no problems whatsoever. Storm will feel so much better. We'll get those prayers going though, for both of you.....

[Bengalz]

KAK,

It's good that Storm is having the dental procedure as it is vital to his overall health.

As for Mom ... well I know your concern. Anytime they have to be on anesthetic is a worry. I'm sure the procedure will go well and he'll feel so much better.

Try not to worry too much and give that boy a big hug for me.

[Emeraldgreen]

It will be so wonderful when the dental is over and done with and Storm can begin to feel good again. I'm sure everything will go well and he will be home with you soon! I hope his appetite picks up this coming week.

[Randi]

All my best wishes that Storm's teeth cleaning goes well! He'll feel better afterwards, I'm sure.

Fister may have to go for dental soon, and I too worry about the anesthesia, but they'll have to have it, or the vet will end up in hospital. I usually ask my vet to give him as little as possible.

We're sending positive thoughts.

Fister and Randi

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks everyone. I'm still waiting to hear about his PTH blood test results. Hopefully I'll know something on Monday or Tuesday at the latest. The last few days Storm seems to be more tired and he just wants to sleep. He's still eating fairly well but not as well as he was earlier in the week. I hope that it's just old age that's catching up with him and nothing more serious. Please send some positive vibes his way. Thanks.

[jennielynn1970]

Thoughts and prayers headed Storm's way!!

I kept trying to picture making cats gargle and spit out that oral rinse, lol. I'm glad to hear that you apply it with a applicator, lol.

[Catty1]

PT Prayers for Storm.

I hope it's something simple...maybe he has a touch of arthritis if he is a senior boy?

Sorry if you posted this already, but how old is he?

HUGS and I hope Storm is feeling better soon!

[krazyaboutkatz]

PT Prayers for Storm.

I hope it's something simple...maybe he has a touch of arthritis if he is a senior boy?

Sorry if you posted this already, but how old is he?

HUGS and I hope Storm is feeling better soon!

Yes, he's a senior boy. I've had him for a little over 11 years now and when I adopted him my vet said he was around 1 year old so that would make him 12 years old. I celebrate his birthday on Jan.11th because this is also his gotcha day. He goes back to see my holistic vet either in June with Sky or in Sept. with Starr. She said it all depends on how he's doing.

Thanks again everyone.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi I just received Storm's PTH blood test results and this is what my vet said:

I in fact just received his results. While his ionized calcium is slightly elevated, his PTH and vit D levels are normal. The interpretation from the endocrinologist suggests that these findings of mild elevated ionized calcium is of questionable significance. Idiopathic hypercalcemia has questionable significance in cats. I have no evidence that we are dealing with cancer or with something called granulomatous disease (because his has no signs, and because this phosphorous levels are normal). In other words, I think Storm is just fine. We will continue to watch his his calcium and phosphorous levels, but at this time, I do not recommend further action.

So for now everything is fine and we'll just watch his calcium and phosphorous levels. Thanks again for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers.

[lvpets2002]

Many Congrats Storm on the great test results.. Now be good & do what meowmom says ok..

[Emeraldgreen]

Great news!