Sparkle is at it again, sigh! Update #9.

[Freedom]

She lost 2 pounds in a very short time (less than 3 months). From 11 pounds and a bit down to almost 9 pounds. So I had her in to the vet yesterday, will have blood test results later today.

Sparkle did this 2 years back, we did blood work TWICE and nothing showed up. Over the following 2 months, she put the "lost" weight back on, and we never did figure out a cause. It was in Spring last time, not Fall.

She eats, drinks, poos and pees, and acts fine during all this.

Just likes to drive Mum crazy with worry and empty the wallet now and again I guess.

Will post the blood test results when I get them.

Please say a little prayers for my "Sweet Stuff!" (that is her nickname), Sparkle.

[catmandu]

We are sending prayers for Sparkle that it was maybe the hot weather that made her lose the two pounds.
S[parkle has a Great Loving Meeowmie who spares no expense and notices these things that mean that Sparkle may not be well
That is the sign of a True Blue Cat Guardian

[Taz_Zoee]

What is with these kitties and their medical mysteries?
Well, I hope........what do I hope? Do I hope they find nothing and she bounces back like she did last time, or do I hope they figure out what's wrong so she can be treated? I'm so confused!
Overall, I hope she is FINE. Get well Sparkle!!

[lvpets2002]

Come on Sparkle lets gain some weight for meowmom.. Prayers & Huggss to All..

[phesina]

Sending lots of prayers and good wishes for Sparkle, that you are healthy and soon back to normal weight.

[cassiesmom]

Sparkle, please eat for your meowmie, please please!

[katladyd]

Mac is losing weight, though he stopped at about 6 lbs. He was 8! I don't know what it is with him. He eats fine, drinks fine, plays fine, acts perfectly fine but he is thin. If he loses any more weight I will take him in to the vets. Last time they couldn't find anything wrong, they said it might just be that he's getting older. We'll see.
I hope Sparkle starts to put the weight back on and it is nothing serious.

[jennielynn1970]

Good thoughts and prayers going up for you and for Sparkle.

[Freedom]

Sparkle as kidney failure. This is in th early stages for now. We just returned from the vet, so they could take a urine sample, to gather a bit more info.

In spite of my panic, the vet says she is at a good weight. Yes, she did lose weight, but she is fine for her size. Have to remember she was once 18 pounds! So I am not used to seeing my girl this way, and all that extra skin sags down and pulls the top so she looks even thinner.

I need to get her some senior food. This will be difficult; Sparkle is one of 2 "grazers," in this house, so we have kibble out all the time. Now trying to get her to eat only her food would be tough but with another grazer here, well, I'll see what I can do.

The vet also suggested giving Sparkle sub q fluids once per week. But we will see what happens with the urine results tomorrow.

Thank you for all the caring posts, I appreciate it.

[Medusa]

Sandie, I'm sorry to hear about Sparkle. Nearly all of us have been through it w/our cats and renal failure. It's such disheartening news but perhaps w/weekly subQ's, she'll perk right up. Prayers continuing for her and you. Keep the faythe.

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh no, I was hoping this wasn't the diagnosis. It just brings tears to my eyes. But then as I've seen here on PT some cats can live months or even years with it. Let's hope that is the case for Sparkle.

[Freedom]

Thank you Mary, and Cindy.

Yes, I've been through this before as well. My RB Amber needed sub q fluids for almost a year prior to his passing. I did that here at home. (Well, not HERE as I hadn't bought this house yet.) but he had over active thyroid, so that is what I worry about, never had a cat go straight to renal issues. Huh. Always a new learning curve.

[Laura's Babies]

Lets hope the fluids do good for her and she perks back up! Get Well Soon Sparkle!

[Catty1]

Best wishes for Sparkle! Hope the new food and some fluids help. Adding some warm water to the new food, whether it is wet or dry, adds more fluids also.

Glad it is in the early stage - though it must still be a shock. {{{hugs}}} Wishing you and Sparkle many more happy and healthy years.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm glad it's been caught early and I hope she'll have many more good years ahead of her. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.