Mitzi, I wish you could talk

**RedHedd** · 02-03-2008, 11:46 AM

Somethings up with the little one. Around Christmas time I noticed her being a little less perky, so I took her to the vet on 12/29 who ran all kinds of bloodwork, expressed her anal glands. She'd lost 1/10th lb., which is okay because she's always been a bit "fluffy." The blood and urine were basically inconclusive - white count was a bit low and urine dilute, which could indicate early kidney problems. The vet said to come back in a month for follow-up.

Mitzi is still very lethargic and seems to have gotten very depressed about it so I contacted Nancy Efrussy, the pet psychic. Nancy's read said that Mitzi is very dry inside and this is making her very sad and lethargic. She's not depressed, she just doesn't feel very good.

So I took her back to the vet yesterday for follow-up bloodwork, some Sub-Q fluids and asked the vet if antibiotics would help. The vet agreed it couldn't hurt until we get the bloodwork back, so she's home on Amoxicillin. She's down another 1/10 lb. to 9.5 lbs. (which actually is a good weight for her).

I just hope this isn't the beginning of something serious; that it will pass quickly.

Prayers please for my little girl.

**Hellow** · 02-03-2008, 12:20 PM

Prayers going out! --> -->

**Barbara** · 02-03-2008, 03:04 PM

Sending all my best wishes for Mitzi. The early stage of kidney failure should not be that much noticeable- so I rather would think of an infection?
Hope the girl gets better soon.

**jenluckenbach** · 02-03-2008, 03:39 PM

Prayers for Mitzi! Remember, antibiotics can sometimes cause diarrhea. And some antibiotics curb the appetite. So watch her food (and water) intake.

Hope she perks up soon.

**Felicia's Mom** · 02-03-2008, 04:24 PM

Mitzi is in my prayers. I hope she feels better soon!

**krazyaboutkatz** · 02-03-2008, 05:20 PM

Georgia, I'm so sorry to hear this.

I hope that she'll perk up soon. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. Please continue to keep us updated about her.

**catmandu** · 02-10-2008, 12:52 PM

I THINK WE ALL WOULD LOVE IT IF WE COULD TALK TO OUR CATS AND FIND OUT WHATS AILING THEM. AS IT IS THEY SOMETIMES HIDE THE FACT THAT THEY ARE NOT FEELING WELL UNTIL ITS TOO LATE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT!!!

**Barbara** · 02-11-2008, 07:18 AM

What wonderful news

With our kitties we are creating little monsters! Filou also has to eat and so we jump whenever he's hungry. Result: he comes up to 3 times per night and asks his dad for food- giving headbumpies and purring and jumping on your breast if that doesn't help

And he gets it, of course.

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 02-11-2008, 10:59 AM

Good news Miss Mitzi!

**gini** · 02-11-2008, 11:06 AM

I know how you feel. When they have been ill and start feeling better and we can see the improvement - it just makes your heart sing doesn't it?

**cassiesmom** · 02-11-2008, 02:07 PM

Awww, Mitzi, sweetheart! You can awaken me at 3 AM with purrs and head bops any time you like. The only thing I get awakened for by Cassie Cat is ... FOOD! [She knows that if she picks at her supper, and then makes a ruckus in the early hours of the morning, I will feed her.] I am so glad to read that you feel well enough to chase your tail! Hughughughughug!