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[trabuquera]

Moz is not letting me get away with the fact that I've tried to alter his food to a slightly cheaper option.
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Sadness in his eyes ( (c) Sky's Kay Burley of old)

 

[fucthest8]

And then after a few minutes she squeezed her way out for the food, I'd retreated to the other side of doorway and sat down in entrance
She was eating and kept looking at me and the gaps between looking at me got longer, I was talking softly and making silly noises and sat there about 6ft away the whole time she was eating.
Thought might put bowl closer tomorrow to see if braver. Was motioning her over and when she finished food she moved slowly in my direction and actually came over for strokes!!!! Ecstatic here!
Pic of her eating

Good work!
Patience, patience, patience.

 

[stavros]

She was eating and kept looking at me and the gaps between looking at me got longer, I

I seem to remember they don't like being watched whilst they eat. I think they regard it as "me time".

 

[LeytonCatLady]

I seem to remember they don't like being watched whilst they eat. I think they regard it as "me time".

But they don't have the same respect for us while we're eating!

 

[stavros]

But they don't have the same respect for us while we're eating!

Sometimes. More often in my house she goes straight outside after noshing, or charges around upstairs for reasons best known to herself.

 

[ddraig]

I seem to remember they don't like being watched whilst they eat. I think they regard it as "me time".

I was looking away when she looked over
Pretending to be disinterested like

 

[Aladdin]

I was looking away when she looked over
Pretending to be disinterested like

In other words you were being a cat

 

[ddraig]

In other words you were being a cat

I try me best! still don't get enough sleep in mind

 

[ddraig]

Here she is again from earlier, squeezed her way out from under units where I hope she is now with her sister (not seen for 2 days or more!) as I've gaffered up the hole to the bath and been keeping the bathroom door shut so she doesn't headbut her way back in!

 

[fucthest8]

Here she is again from earlier, squeezed her way out from under units where I hope she is now with her sister (not seen for 2 days or more!) as I've gaffered up the hole to the bath and been keeping the bathroom door shut so she doesn't headbut her way back in!

I'm sure you did check, but her sister isn't under the bath, right? Also, no access to the ceiling space under there?

I have to keep the cats out of the bathroom if I'm working under it, there's a massive gap in the floorboards to accommodate pipes and the bastards head right for it, of course

 

[Calamity1971]

I'm sure you did check, but her sister isn't under the bath, right? Also, no access to the ceiling space under there?

I have to keep the cats out of the bathroom if I'm working under it, there's a massive gap in the floorboards to accommodate pipes and the bastards head right for it, of course

When i moved here years ago my cat found shelter under the floorboards in the bathroom. She hated change, and was very timid so she lived there for about a month. I got a knock off my new neighbour asking if I'd heard the rats in the night scurrying about. Yes, she's called korky

 

[Cloo]

'Ello

 

[Calamity1971]

My towels used to live there.
Everywhere's a cat bed.

 

[ddraig]

I'm sure you did check, but her sister isn't under the bath, right? Also, no access to the ceiling space under there?

I have to keep the cats out of the bathroom if I'm working under it, there's a massive gap in the floorboards to accommodate pipes and the bastards head right for it, of course

Maaaate , just freaked out and despite partner saying they're sure they're both under there I needed to check
After lying on the floor in a few positions I have confirmed they are both under there! pheeeeewww

 

[ddraig]

proof!

excuse disgustingness under units!

 

[quiet guy]

My towels used to live there.
Everywhere's a cat bed.
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Human. bring me my food

 

[Epona]

Was told to not let Sonic eat after 10pm tonight in case he needs to be sedated for the ultrasound (he may, he may not). Little sod just woke up and went to where the food bowls usually are and is now snuffling around the floor in that area and occasionally lifting his head up to glare at me.

Jakey hasn't noticed yet, when he does that is when all hell will break loose, greedy little kitty.

 

[LeytonCatLady]

Was told to not let Sonic eat after 10pm tonight in case he needs to be sedated for the ultrasound (he may, he may not). Little sod just woke up and went to where the food bowls usually are and is now snuffling around the floor in that area and occasionally lifting his head up to glare at me.

Jakey hasn't noticed yet, when he does that is when all hell will break loose, greedy little kitty.

At least he's hungry, hopefully that's a good sign.

 

[Epona]

At least he's hungry, hopefully that's a good sign.

He's been eating throughout, I mean I've dealt with a non-eating feline anorexia cat before (my Radar, who had an oesophagostomy feeding tube and me syringing kitty complan down it for a month after middle ear/skull surgery at one point) and that is more immediately urgent and distressing. Sonic is eating, but is losing weight, which is a whole different ballgame.

But yeah absolutely right, it's if they stop eating that things become an emergency (approximately 48 hours before their organs start shutting down).

 

[fucthest8]

Maaaate , just freaked out and despite partner saying they're sure they're both under there I needed to check
After lying on the floor in a few positions I have confirmed they are both under there! pheeeeewww

Oh man, sorry, didn't mean to spin you out!

 

[philosophical]

A few minutes ago after worming his way into the kitchen. I wonder what the little scrounging bugger is after.

 

[ddraig]

Oh man, sorry, didn't mean to spin you out!

No, totally fair enough, all good

 

[Dystopiary]

A few minutes ago after worming his way into the kitchen. I wonder what the little scrounging bugger is after.

Bloom makes me smile, the cheeky bugger!

 

[Cloo]

S-T-R-E-T-C-H!

 

[stavros]

I got a bit worried yesterday, just through the shear volume of sleeping that was occurring. She spend about six hours almost motionless on her chair, only turning occasionally, and then repeated it after tea.

Fortunately today she's back to doing what passes for exercise in a cat's world.

 

[Epona]

Sonic had his ultrasound this morning - no sign of anything that isn't to be expected in a cat his age (which I suspect means his kidneys look a little bit knackered but not worryingly so, as is very common with cats that are pushing on a bit in years).

Got his blood test results printed out for me, I could immediately see that his T4 levels were absolutely fine so no hyperthyroid, possible early renal issues (which as I said is not unexpected in a cat his age, and the numbers were only at the edge of the normal range, not completely out of whack). It was a massive help for me to be able to look at the numbers, rather than just having the info given to me over the phone, I now feel more informed.

Local vet is supposed to phone me tomorrow to discuss what to do next, I suspect it will be to do the urinalysis as planned to investigate the slight kidney issue in more depth.

So no visible abdominal masses which is a good thing. Am slightly less worried now, might well be something that a dietary change or medication can bring under control when we work out exactly what the issue is.

(EDIT: I think the main "big" as in potentially devastating worry left is the slight possibility of lymphoma, but I can tell that at least the glands in his neck do not appear to be enlarged at all so I think that is a small possibility rather than looming large iykwim).

 

[LeytonCatLady]

Sonic had his ultrasound this morning - no sign of anything that isn't to be expected in a cat his age (which I suspect means his kidneys look a little bit knackered but not worryingly so, as is very common with cats that are pushing on a bit in years).

Got his blood test results printed out for me, I could immediately see that his T4 levels were absolutely fine so no hyperthyroid, possible early renal issues (which as I said is not unexpected in a cat his age, and the numbers were only at the edge of the normal range, not completely out of whack).

Local vet is supposed to phone me tomorrow to discuss what to do next, I suspect it will be to do the urinalysis as planned to investigate the slight kidney issue in more depth.

So no visible abdominal masses which is a good thing. Am slightly less worried now, might well be something that a dietary change or medication can bring under control when we work out exactly what the issue is.

Thanks for update Epona, glad to hear there doesn't seem to be anything too concerning! Fingers crossed.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

Sonic had his ultrasound this morning - no sign of anything that isn't to be expected in a cat his age

hope they find out what the problem is soon

 

[Calamity1971]

Milly fat paws going all floppy on my lap.
Dreamies out of shot!

 

[Dystopiary]

Milly fat paws going all floppy on my lap.
Dreamies out of shot!
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She's adorable!