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  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,274
    eeriepadave said:
    eeriepadave said:
    eeriepadave said:
    Kali is losing a lot of weight.  I took her in for her yearly check-up in April and the vet was concerned with her weight.  She was at 7 1/2 pounds when she weighed her.  I was pretty shocked cause I thought she was about 12 pounds or so.  She was always bigger than Willow.  You can see where her hips would be (back legs) are kinda caved in.  She eats, drinks and goes to the bathroom normally.  So i told her i would keep an eye on her weight.  She stayed the same for about a month or two.  Then within the past week I noticed it alot and decided to weigh her.  She was under 7 pounds now.  I made an appointment for her on Monday night.  Hoping it's not too bad and manageable.
    she has diabetes :disappointed:


    took Kali to the vet on Saturday for her glucose and her glucose count was low at 40 (not quite sure what the count means though, might be good?). Doctor wants me to go back this Saturday to double check. There's a possibility she might not have it anymore so that's good. She's maintained her weight now which has been ranging from 10 1/2-11 pounds which isn't too bad. We'll see. :smile:
    still has it. took her saturday and her glucose cunt was like 79 (which isn't too bad). I kinda had a feeling it wasn't going to be remissioned.  Oh well, least she's still somewhat healthy :wink:
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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,698
    Kitty just relaxing she’s an old lady but very happy & healthy 
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,712
    Just came across this good article - could definitely help some kitty owners. :)

    WHY YOUR CAT THINKS YOU'RE A HUGE, UNPREDICTABLE APE



    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,501
    My cats are like dogs.  They come and greet me at the door.  It's hysterical.  Daddy's home!!!

    The male cat Zappa waits for me to put my keys down and expects me to go to the  bedroom and play with him.  Creature of habit, lol.

    The female cat Zoe has her time to get attention from me too.  Whenever I put socks or shoes on that is her time to come over and get some scratching in.  She also comes by my side when I am on the couch and looks up at me until I acknowledge her.  When I look at her she whips into a scent rubbing frenzy and won't stop until I give her a good scratch.
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,162
    We had to say goodbye to our beloved Panda today. He was a gentle and sweet soul. 

    Rest easy, buddy.

    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    dudeman said:
    We had to say goodbye to our beloved Panda today. He was a gentle and sweet soul. 

    Rest easy, buddy.


    Bummer.

    Is this picture when Panda was a kitten?

    This picture embodies much of what a cat's life is like: partially hidden (so it thinks lol), favourite toy being played with (around the box), and a well used and chewed box (when we get parcels... the cats think the package was for them- they are right there as it is being opened and then they fight for possession). 
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,712
    dudeman said:
    We had to say goodbye to our beloved Panda today. He was a gentle and sweet soul. 

    Rest easy, buddy.

    RIP. I'm so sorry. :(
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,274
    dudeman said:
    We had to say goodbye to our beloved Panda today. He was a gentle and sweet soul. 

    Rest easy, buddy.

    awww, sorry :sad:
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,712
    edited February 2019
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    Mika and Kieli curl up between my legs each night to sleep. Sometimes I feel the need to move, but I don’t want to disturb them so I lie there and make the best of my uncomfortable situation.

    Last night the bed was shaking. I woke up and they were having a massive sibling scrap between my legs. I yelled, “Hey. That’s enough!”

    They both leaped off the bed and took off out of the room. My daughter informed me they made it into her room and picked up where they left off.

    But aside from their occasional spats... they love each other:


    Let me know if this fighting thing escalates. I've dealt with the situation - it got to the point where they couldn't be in the same room together - they just fucking went at each other every time they walked past one another, and it wasn't playing. I learned that that is a very fixable behavioural issue. I tried this method recommended to me by an actual cat therapist (literally like the dog whisperer but for cats), and it totally worked. I would say that you are one stressful event (for them) short of having a real problem on your hands.
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    I'm very sorry, dudeman.
  • hauntingfamiliar
    hauntingfamiliar Wilmington, NC Posts: 10,361
    edited February 2019
    Very sorry for your loss. 
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,162
    Thanks everyone. He was only about six months old. He was born with congenital deficiencies. Despite surgery, medications and therapy, they were too severe.

    He had the nicest temperament and he was the only cat our other cat would tolerate. He got along famously with Eddie too.


    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    dudeman said:
    Thanks everyone. He was only about six months old. He was born with congenital deficiencies. Despite surgery, medications and therapy, they were too severe.

    He had the nicest temperament and he was the only cat our other cat would tolerate. He got along famously with Eddie too.


    Oh that’s awful.

    Sorry man. Poor little dude.

    Good on you trying to do what you could for him- he obviously experienced love which is fantastic.
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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    :frowning:
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • giventofly69
    giventofly69 Vancouver Posts: 850
    So sorry to hear this. Rest In Peace sweet kitty. 
    Hugs to you. 
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    dudeman said:
    Thanks everyone. He was only about six months old. He was born with congenital deficiencies. Despite surgery, medications and therapy, they were too severe.

    He had the nicest temperament and he was the only cat our other cat would tolerate. He got along famously with Eddie too.


    Oh man, losing a pet is rough.  Wishing you well, dudeman.  Hope you're doing as OK as possible.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,698
    Kitty just enjoying this morning, sorry to hear the bad news Dudeman on you loss ..
    kitty is about 13+ yrs old she seems fine for her age ..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    My condolences, dudeman.
  • drakeheuer14
    drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,623
    dudeman said:
    We had to say goodbye to our beloved Panda today. He was a gentle and sweet soul. 

    Rest easy, buddy.

    So sorry dudeman! Looks so precious, can see it in the eyes 
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  • drakeheuer14
    drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,623



    Ragnar up top LOVES to sleep on his back. Especially in tight spaces. He was like that for a good 25 minutes. Nova down below loves the more obscure places. She really enjoys when there is water in there too lol. They grow up too fast :cry:
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