May 29th 2011 10:54 pm
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We had our weekly weigh in tonight, and for the first time ever, Auntie Sheba dipped under 11lbs. She has been at least 11lbs since I was a wee little kitten.

She started losing weight in November, and the vet determined she had a kidney and urinary tract infection. After treatment, she put on a little bit of weight. But come January, she started losing weight again. Sure enough, the uti was back.

But now there is no explanation. Recent blood work came back normal. She just finished a 4-week course of antibiotics on Monday, so it cannot be a uti.

We are hoping that the vet will be open tomorrow. And hoping that the pet insurance will cover whatever it is.

I do not want to admit it, but I love my Auntie Sheba. Will you please purr for her? I fear something is suppressing her immune system. I don't think my family can handle it if it turns out that she has the big "C" like Minnie did. Just too much heartbreak in one year.

Purred by: Monida (Catster Member)

May 29th 2011 at 10:59 pm

Purring for Sheba!

Purred by: ♥ Tasha ♥ (Catster Member)

May 30th 2011 at 5:30 am

We are sending panther purrs to Sheba~ keep us posted!

xoxoxo Tasha

Purred by: Nikolai - Dreamboat #24 (Catster Member)

May 30th 2011 at 8:59 am

Thank you both! Sadly the vet is not open on Monday so she will have to wait until Tuesday. I am sure she is upset by this greatly.

Purred by: Laura W

May 30th 2011 at 11:48 am

Dood...ya doez knot knead ta ask us twice ta send sum purrs out ta sheba...goin ta st francis rite now N askin de "other big guy" ta lend sheba a hand.......peace out .n rock on

Purred by: Alex (sweet angel girl) (Catster Member)

May 30th 2011 at 3:40 pm

Oh Nikolai! We're all purring hard for her. We also hope that it's not the big C! Terrible word! Poor thing, I'll send some angel dust down to her okay?