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To: DarthTinkerbell

She is a basic tabby (probably why she lived so long).

One Kidney has been gone for a while. The other seems to be OK.

She is hyperthyroid and that is the problem. We can't increase the medication, but there is a possibility the current regime will start working OK again. But if i doesn't, that is pretty much it.

She is demanding but not cranky. She eats well, so we will be watching closely.

Thanks for stopping by.

You really know your old cats!


10 posted on 07/20/2006 12:10:00 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (A Conservative will die for individual freedom. A Liberal will kill you for the good of society.)
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To: freedumb2003
I used to work in veterinary nuclear medicine with hyperthyroid cats.
The geezers loved it when someone took a soft, damp, face cloth and gently wiped their faces. It mimics mama cat grooming them. Cranky old cats would start to purr and it could buy you another day or two with a critical kitty (mental attitude counts with all species and boosts immune response). Sometimes its the little things, like getting your face washed, that make all the difference.
Again, you have my prayers.
33 posted on 07/20/2006 1:06:40 PM PDT by DarthTinkerbell
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