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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 10, 2007, 19:06:16 PM
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Since yesterday Lexy hasn't been herself. She normally follows me around like a shadow but seems to prefer to sleep all day today.
She's been guzzling her food of late. Last 2 days she's paced herself (she used to do this all the time but sudden change bothers me).
I thought it was a bit warm so helped cool her down with a damp towel which she didn't budge with. Normally get swiped at.
Today I gave her some Katalax since she did a very dark hard pellet type poo and not as much as normal.
She even let me use the comb on her today. Normally get a fight.
Its 7pm and she's normally around my feet wanting her dinner. Currently sitting in her bed.
My baby isn't being herself.
What I should add is that my OH and I split up on Thursday so I'm wondering if Lexy is just protesting at him not being here?
A bit lost trying not to worry.
We have a check up with the vet tomorrow so I don't need to worry about having her seen. Just her behaviour has me freaked.
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Maybe she is as you stated missing him.....they seem to know when things are different.....have you been your usual self around her or could she maybe picking up on your mood?
:hug: to you both......not an easy time for you x
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Sorry to hear you're worried and have obviously been going through a bit of upheaval. :hug:
It could well be that Lexy is pining a bit, and if you're feeling out of sorts she's probably picked up on that, too. Is she drinking ok? Maybe if she's drinking and eating less she's a little dehydrated.
Glad you're getting her checked out and fingers crossed she is ok.
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Hope you are both feeling better soon :)
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Sorry to hear that you've both been having a :( time. It's amazing what animals can pick up on though, so perhaps she's just feeling all the upheaval and she's just a wee bit off colour.
I hope everything settles down for you soon and you get your Lexy back to normal :)
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Sorry to hear about you and your OH :hug: Lexy might have picked up on how you've been feeling which has unsettled her or it may feel strange to her not having your OH around. I think extra cuddles for both of you are in order :hug:
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Thanks guys. T said sounds like she may be a little constipated and to give her a little watered down milk. Since she's not a fan of it I'll wait til her usual toilet time and if still nothing later will try the milk.
Lexy is so naughty at times that just not having her do her skits for me is strange.
Things will get better I know. Its always hard but I know this is the best for all of us.
If she is acting up then hopefully things will settle enough for her in the next week or so.
He's coming to pick his stuff up on Wednesday but maybe when the house stops smelling of him she'll be ok.
So lost knowing she's probably reacting to him being gone.
Wish I could fix it for her. Will give madam said cuddles in a bit. She's giving herself a clean at the moment.
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Sorry to hear about you and your o/h hun :hug:
Lexy is probably just reacting to the change in the dynamics of the house, and also probably knows you're not feel yourself either.
Sounds like you both need lots of cuddles from each other ...... a perfect way to spend an evening :)
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So sorry to hear about you and OH and like the others say Lexy may be just not understanding whats happened at the moment and also if its hot that maybe not helping.
Cats do pick up vibes so easily, but pleased she is being checked out to be on the safe side :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I'm sorry to hear about you and your partner. It's most definately possible Lexy is confused why he isn't there anymore, but she will adjust. When my partner goes away some weekends my youngest tom follows me around a lot looking confused. (My partner is his favourite human.) He gets calmer near the end of the weekend, though.
A check up's never a bad thing if a cats acting stranger than usual! ;)
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You could try a feliway plug in, and a bottle of wine for yourself ;D :hug:
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;D Have loads of Feliway in the house. Nope she's just decided to give me a headache and make me worry. Vet is round later tonight so will see what is up.
Still not right. Her pee smells awful! First time I have ever had the need to hold my nose. And there was lots so I can only assume madam is drinking. Still not with her food, but lets home all is ok later. Freaking slowly.
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:hug: to you and lexy.
i wonder if its a combined problem or perhaps not pining.
sounds like she is constipated which would explain the concentrated strong smelling urine.
Are you at home today ruth ? any chance of collecting a clean urine sample before the vet comes round ?
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No hun I'm not home. At work. Killing me, want to be home with my baby. So worried. I never thought of trying to collect urine but the vet has a way of collecting if need be.
Lexy is ok, as in, she's still chirping at me, but I can see she's not well as she's sleepign so much and maybe uncomfortable.
She wanted to eat this morning but she's just not herself.
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:hug: to you and Lexy. Sorry to hear you and OH have split up.
She may be pining or it may be something else - best get the vet to check her over. It may be the heat. It's been very hot and sticky here and my boys go off their food a bit when they feel too warm.
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Good luck with the vets, hope that he can fix her up quick :hug:
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Well vet come and gone. Bloods and urine analysis to be done. Bloods because we always planned to do these as her weight problem is to be addressed and we want to eliminate thyroid.
Urine because of her feeling unwell.
Still worried but madam is coming out of her sedation (has to be or no blood could be taken).
Going to go check on her now.
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Hoping the gorgeous Lexy will be back to her old self soon :Luv:
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Poor Lexy :hug: The boys send you both a healing head kiss each. When will you get the results?
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Fingers crossed for her.
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Well the night was survived by both of us. Lexy on the floor in the hallway woozy and groggy still and me watching her!
She's a little out of sorts this morning but she's eaten so that's good.
All I need is a jolly big poo and I'll be happy.
Results are expected Thursday.
Bless our vet. She's so wonderful. Gave Lexy cuddles and kisses before she left. Think she's a s worried as I am but won't say it. Not like her to do that..
Need sleep.
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All I need is a jolly big poo and I'll be happy.
:rofl: We didn't need to know that! :rofl: Sorry, I know you mean Lexy, I just found it a little amusing. ;D
Hope there's been an improvement with Madam.
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:rofl: can't even edit now.
No poos forthcoming and I am the devil as far as she's concerned. :tired:
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So sorry to hear about Lexy Ruth :hug: :hug: :hug:
Hope she turns the corner soon and you get some good news from the vets. Poor baby and poor you.
Linda xxxx
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Oh, I'm sorry to hear that Lexy isn't herself. I wonder if it could be a combination of things, including your household changes and the warm weather?
I'm sorry too to hear the news about you and A. :hug: to you.
xChristine
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Thanks Linda, Christine :Luv:
We're good right now. Madam is sprawled in the hallway pretending I don't exist. Not used to this treatment, I may have to complain at this injustice. I was the one awake all night with her, I am the one who cuddles her, I am the one who cleans out the litter tray (got a nice big wee not as strong smelling today), I gave her some pilchards in tomato sauce earlier. I am the one who gives her her Katalax and/or Defurum and now I have given her watered down milk to help get some movement.....
And what do I get.. ignored.
She's lucky I love her so much. Snooty moo.
I've taken tomorrow off work as well, need to be home to make sure she's ok. Who said cats were friendly! not me! Bah!
Got to go, she's in her litter tray!!
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So....is there a jolly big poo :rofl:
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No not yet. She's just teasing me.
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Bless her little madam sure that there will be something soon enough how is she acting now though does she seem any better in her self ?
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No Lisa not really. :-:
She does her cute bits but she's not chirping at me and she's just laying there. She chases her toys if I push them at her, but she gets annoyed quickly. Patience heh..
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Poor baby ..I do hope that she starts perking up soon .. :scared:
Hugs to you and Lexy xx
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I hope all the tests come bak with good results................I reckon she is sulking ;D
My vets said an old fashioned way to help constipation...............in cats!!...............is a teaspoon of carnation condensed milk watered down. I gave it to Ducha on their instructions after his dental and he wouldnt touch it then in the night lapped it all up and was moaning for more every night......seemed to work cos he started using the litter tray again.
Sad but had to throw most of can away cos I love it but it defo on the banned list :rofl: :rofl:
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I've tried to give her the watered down milk but she's not wanting it.
Vet is suggesting Microlax or Lactulose if nothing by tomorrow. She says another 24 hours without and then we will revisit. Since she doesn't appear to WANT to poop we won't worry much...well I will but Caroline seems to think Madam is just showing me what she thinks of me.
Oh well..
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Aw cmon Lexy - stop worrying your meowmy so much! Do a nice, big poop! ;D
I hope the test results are all fine and she is just throwing a strop.
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I think condensed milk maybe tastes nicer ;D ;D
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Susanne you want to come down here and wag your finger at her? Its not working with me doing it.. :-[
Vet just off phone with me. Says not to worry.
So ok, I'll have my take away and not worry.
Much.
Gill, she won't eat anything with milk in it. She hates it. THe lactulose I think is the same thing so lets hope she poops before because I REALLY DO NOT WANT to have to give her an enema.. Even the vet won't give it to her... Lexy has developed a dislike for her.. I wonder why!
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Susanne you want to come down here and wag your finger at her? Its not working with me doing it.. :-[
Well I am in finger wagging mode today as both Jaffa and Mosi have decided they're not keen on natures menu beef flavour (fine with the other flavours) but I've been insisting they eat it as I refuse to throw it out. They both eventually decided that it tasted much better out of the other's bowl.
So ok, I'll have my take away and not worry.
I recommend the addition of alcohol and chocolate. Everything seems better when they're in the picture.
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Ohhhhhhhhhh I see she hates milk, well that is that for milk then ;D
I am sure she will have to use tray soon but mine held out for a long time when they have been upset and also Ducha after his op. Also the sedation will prob not help either.
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I recommend the addition of alcohol and chocolate. Everything seems better when they're in the picture.
Icecream is out and alcohol is on the side.
Who knew they could worry us so much!
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Hi honey sorry to hear Lexy hasn't had a poo yet :( cats eh you gotta love them :Crazy:
Lexy hurry up and do a nice big poo to make your Mummy feel better ;D and if you are a really good girl and give your Mummy lots of purrs and headbutts I won't send the boys down to visit :evillaugh:
Seriously though I send both you and Lexy lots of love and hugs and have everything crossed for her results on Thursday :hug: xxxx
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lactulose isn't milk based, it is a very syrupy liquid, and even fussy Miss Molly who wont entertain anything is fine with it in her food.
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Well she's chirpier this morning. No poos yet but I got another wee a few mins ago.
I'm off to the chemist to get some lactulose. I changed the litter completely just in case but let's hope today is the day!
Madam woke me up and came for a cuddle so I think I am no longer satan as far as she is concerned! Yay!
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Aw, glad she's coming round ...... now all we need is that poo :evillaugh:
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Sending poo vibes... ;D
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Lets start a chant........ altogether now ....... poo poo poo :rofl:
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yes desley is correct..lactulose and lactose 2 totally seperate things.
lactulose is NOT a laxative but is a stool softener, it does not get absorbed at all which makes it very safe..i am sure there is something about long term use of liquid parrafin and some of it being absorbed or something that makes it less suitable ????
Lactualose is what they give wee babies for the very reason it can be gentle and extremely safe ;D
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Hooorayyyy!! Those vibes must have worked!!! She dropped 2 very small plops in the litter tray a minute ago! Keep em coming its working!!
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I'm not suprised she's reluctant to go..she knows you are going to discuss her very private body functions on here :rofl:
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She doesn't want me discussing them then she should stay regular! Punishment! :evillaugh:
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She doesn't want me discussing them then she should stay regular! Punishment! :evillaugh:
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I'm not suprised she's reluctant to go..she knows you are going to discuss her very private body functions on here :rofl:
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Glad that Madam Lexy is getting a bit better Ruth :) Are you in her good books today then?
xx
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Ruth the best advice I can offer is:
1- stock up on air freshner
2- Please do not post pics of any magnificent plops :rofl:
On a serious note pleased things are getting better :hug:
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I believe I am in good books.
No photos I promise. But if I get a magnificent looking one I make no promises!
Its like she knew. Make mum stay home from work = don't poop.
Strange T. No funny smells yet. I will not jinx this!!
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Hurrah! She poo'd! ;D
I second the "no pictures of poo" motion. (Geddit?! ;)) Even if they're especially magnificent.
Glad cuddling has recommenced. :)
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Well they were tiny, hard and mustard coloured. T - is this ok? she's never been constipated before like this so have no idea what to expect.
Sitting back with Dallas on the telly and a coffee. Al picking up his stuff later so getting ready to disappear. Gotta watch Dallas first tho!!
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Perhaps a pic would have been a good idea after all, colourwise hope you mean Belgium rather than English mustard, if it was all very hard expect more. Madam needs to increase her fluid intake, will she allow you to increase wet food and reduce dry ?
Enjoy Dallas must be almost 30 years since i`ve seen it.
Only disappear if its to somewhere pleasant. :hug:
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Yes mix between English and Belgian. More English! Hard.
She's drinking her water well not excessively so though.
She is still not as hungry as she should be so her food is there waiting.
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A lot of people have noticed they're cats have lost their appetites lately due to the warm weather, so this could be an additional factor.
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I know Max is certainly eating less in the daytime when its warmer, but more at night when its cooler I guess.
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Went out and got some FAGAIL chicken in jelly and madam ate some. She's now esconced on her radiator bed fast asleep.
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I hopes that Miss Lexy has decided its time to get back to normal ;D
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11.04pm ladies and gentlemen. A HUGE poo was delivered. Of the good variety.
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What a charming image! :rofl:
Seriously, glad she seems to be OK!
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Phew :wow: Thanks for that Ruth, lovely image :evillaugh: Does she seem better in herself aswell?
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Yes she's currently killing the feather boa. Don't have the heart to tell her its bed time.
She's windy too so me thinks Lexy is sleeping in the living room tonight. :sick:
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:rofl: :rofl:
stop blaming it on poor lexy :evillaugh:
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I was just having my dinner too :rofl:
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Wonderful :)
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Yay!! Let's do the poo dance! :rofl:
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Yay, well done Lexy on your big poo :rofl:
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has lexy perked up following her mammoth sized poop ruth ?
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Well she woke me up this morning and came to lie by me so I can only assume she's on the path to recovery. Her blood/urine tests are back today so I'm a little anxious but hopefully her getting back to normal is a good sign.
Just had to ask for a claim form from insurer today.... This was the conversation, after I gave out all my details:
"how many I help you?"
"Not sure what's wrong, we're trying to rule out hypo thyroidism, so have had to have blood/urine analysis ordered to see why she's not losing any weight and gaining slighly despite a strict diet. In the meantime have paid out £360 in fees to pay for these so need a claim form to start claiming what I've paid out."
This is the answer:
"Ok. what's wrong with her?"
"I just told you, we have blood tests pending to tell us that"
"when did the condition arise?"
"Its been progressive, weight gain over the last two months, vet first saw her for this early May"
"But when did the vet first see her then"
"I just said: early May"
"But what did the vet see her for?"
"Her excessive weight gain"
"I see. I'll send you a form, pls fill out.. blah blah blah"
Is it a wonder I'm a wreck?
this is from madam:
"To all my aunties and uncles thank you for asking how I feel. The humongous poo left mummy reeling but I was much chirpier after relieving myself. Now that I have I will try to be more regular. AFter all, Aunty Lynn is right.. who wants the world to know of my movements!!"
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i think putting in claims for unfinished treatment/diagnostics with no difinitive diagnosis is abit tricky ruth..I'm sure the vet will help you (dont vets or atleast nominated person from the surgery etc have to fill out the medical portion of the claim ?) Perhaps its changed now.
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Yep vet asked me to do it. Once I get form in I just fill it out and send to vet to complete, stamp etc. By that time we'll have the bloods back. It just means that if we have ongoing treatment then I have the forms ready to go. They take up to 6 weeks to process the claim so the sooner better than later
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yes sounds about right.
i was just trying to think what happened with a series of consults and bloods we did on sebast a few years back (at my now vet where after i gave up work..so i was a normal "punter" :evillaugh: )
He had mega appetitie and lost masses of weight (went down to about 6.5 kgs from his then normal 9.5 !!! and that was starving all day and gobbling on average 4 big cans of food)
We never got a proper diagnosis altho liver showed slight abnormalities (if i remember rightly very unusual abnormalitites) anyway he came right again so goodness knows what that was, petplan paid out ok though.
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We've managed to control it so she's not putting on any more, but even with her not eating much she still weighed a consistent 4.73. Since April she put on nearly 400g which is a lot for her, she is quite a small boned cat, so 10% of body weight despite exercising her, feeding her local light dry food and only wet food with low fat content, she still put on.
Vet does not think its her thyroid but she thinks that if Lexy is one of the rare ones better to catch it now before it gets progressively worse. I'm just dreading the phone call. If its all clear then I know we have to revisit the food she eats which will be a battle. She is not fond of Hills so r/d is going to be an issue and she refuses to eat pate type food.
Just can't afford to be spending heaps on new food when I have a cupboard full of her current food.
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Wonder why they asked so many questions just to send you out a form?? I download mine off the net though, and get a blank one with the cheque, so dont have to talk to people!! Good luck with the results though.
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M&S send them out with most correspondence so i have a supply at the ready ;D
I hope the results came back ok :)
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Just got off phone with vet.
Great news.
Thyroid level better than perfect. Normal level starts at 50. Lexy's is 44!
Bloods. Liver enzyme slightly elevated above normal level but vet says normal level is for ALL animals so considering how great all her bloods are she's not worried.
Seems my baby is just a porker :rofl:
So we're moving off JWB light to RC Obesity (oh the indignity...)
So to get her back to 4kgs we will try her on that with some pouch food to supplement a couple times a week.
But my baby is fine. Kidneys are brilliant. She healty as can be so I am so grateful to whoever is looking after her up there!!
Thanks everyone for all the well wishes. Xxx
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I'm glad everything's come back fine and that she's in great shape (if not literally! :rofl: ). Time to start doing sit ups, Lexy! ;D
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Good news Lexy (apart from the diet bit >:() The boys are thinking of bottling their healing head kisses seeing as they worked so well for Lexy :)
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I`d say your glass is now 3/4 full :)
:hug:
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Time to start doing sit ups, Lexy!
Like this Aunty Susanne?
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Good news Lexy (apart from the diet bit >:() The boys are thinking of bottling their healing head kisses seeing as they worked so well for Lexy :)
I'd buy some!
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I`d say your glass is now 3/4 full :)
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Nearly full T.. nearly full ;)
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Very pleased Lexy is Ok and ummmmmm she does look a bit wide in that picture but RC Obesity, thats a bit rude I reckon :rofl: :rofl:
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Time to start doing sit ups, Lexy!
Like this Aunty Susanne?
That's the spirit, Lexy! Now raise the leg up and down 100 times then switch sides. That'll trim you down in no time at all ;D
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Very pleased Lexy is Ok and ummmmmm she does look a bit wide in that picture but RC Obesity, thats a bit rude I reckon :rofl: :rofl:
Its not a flattering photo. She was leaning to the side as she does when she cleans and her belly moved :rofl: Such a funny shot though. If she only knew...
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Am glad the tests have come back fine - although I would do the pouch food more with limited dry, but that is just what I have had success with (although it isn't working with Lucy, she is wayy too lazy!!)
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How is madam this morning? Keeping up with her exercises? ;D
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:-: Well she hasn't gone to the toilet (apart from a pee) in 36 hours. Again. >:(
Tonight when I get home, if she still hasn't she will get some lactulose again. I think the heat is getting to her so she's not eating much during the day, but she is eating at night so I'm not worried about her eating. Maybe she'll lose some weight, but jsut need her to get going again consistently.
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Dont panic too much at present her tummy will be fairly empty because she hasn`t been eating much until now; would be wise to use the lactulose tonight though.
Methinks Madam Lexy is working hard at providing you with a distraction.
Hope that glass overflows soon :hug: mines going through a half empty phase :rofl:
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Methinks Madam Lexy is working hard at providing you with a distraction.
It sounds rather like it. Hope she returns to normal soon, Ruth.
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Thank you. I'm sure she will be fine. I'm travelling again for a night next week. My best friend will pop in to feed and clean up after her so I know she'll be fine but I'm still anxious.
T - remember what you told me. Half full....! :rofl:
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Great news ruth :hug:
The normal reference ranges will be feline specific though (you always have to enter the species when doing the bloods in house or sending away) However she was slightly dehydrated which means very slightly above normal would be expected.
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Thyroid level better than perfect. Normal level starts at 50. Lexy's is 44!
Does that mean her thyroxine levels are very slightly low then ??? I have no experience with a hypoT cat as its so rare so i dont know what the "average" levels for them would be.
I think you need elaine to send you the man eating hamster to chase lexy around the house :evillaugh:
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I think low thyroxine would be higher than the 50 range. I think if she is 44, she is within normal for hyperactive thyroid so feeling better about that. Vet says she's too young but you can never be sure, she's very relieved herself.
I think you're right about the liver enzyme level but the vet was very specific when she said all animals not just cats. Not really sure to be honest.
As for the man eating hamster do you really think my baby would allow this animal in our house and he would walk out alive... nah me no think so Sherlock! :rofl:
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Well. I got home to a nice poo in the tray. AND madam upchucked her food together with a fairly impressive furball.
So I think we can say she's nearly there or is well again.
She's just enjoyed her dinner so I'm going to shower and go out!!
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Hurrah for poo! :rofl:
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Have a lovely evening
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Well. I got home to a nice poo in the tray. AND madam upchucked her food together with a fairly impressive furball.
So I think we can say she's nearly there or is well again.
She's just enjoyed her dinner so I'm going to shower and go out!!
WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO go Lexy :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Just catching up Ruth and that's great news about the results :ok:
Mupps, Rascal, Guinness and Widget send lots of love and headbutts to their Auntie Ruth and send Lexy lots of purrs :Luv: xxx
Hope you have a lovely night out catch up with you soon xxxxx
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Thank you Ellie, Aunty Ruth and Lexy send lots of hugs back to the boys and Rascal. (too many bleedin' names Ellie, can't you give the boys one name like Mupwidgeness? So much easier to type em out!! :evillaugh:
Madam seems to be attached to me now so I take it I shall be awake at 4am.. :tired:
Oh well. If it makes my baby happy so be it!
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Hoping the Glass and the litter tray are overflowing today :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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;) its just fine :Luv:
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Glad she's back to normal ;D
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Humerous episode....thank goodness she can't read....mortified more like.
madam went to loo last night, me in bed, i hear a bang! And Lexy zooming down the hall and skids on my bed.
I look over in the dark and shes dragging her bum on my clean duvet.... why? Poop stuck and she got a fright because it banged against her legs! :rofl: So she prefers to drag it on my bed.
I put on light and yes poop is there with a looooooooong skid mark..... oh my.... 1am and I'm changing sheets!
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Oh my and I thought I was bad having to change the bed in middle of night cos birmans laid a furrball :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: