Oct.
26 , 2001
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Because I got the kittens neutered, it's been a while since Puss had some acupuncture. She went in on 10/23, and she now weighs 9.3 lbs! She's getting downright tubby. She hasn't been eating as well lately, and I think she's going outside the box again. Sigh. Vet recommended getting another urinalysis done at my regular vet. She seemed to have much more lower back pain, which could also be indicative of a UTI. But I know we really ought to get a culture, but between all the vet visits lately we're getting a bit strapped for cash. The acupuncture really seems to help, though, so we'll continue with it once a month. We're also trying a new herb to help boost her immune system, mainly Chinese mushrooms. I feel, sometimes, that I'm between a rock and a hard place. I don't want her to gain any more weight. Being overweight is hard on the kidneys, too. She eats well with the Cypro, not so well without it. I tried a new digestive enzyme — Prozyme — but it really broke down her food and made it watery; she didn't seem to like that. I've also tried to add Pepcid, as she's been throwing up bile more often, but she didn't like that either. And she hates being pilled. I came a realization though that I just need to chill out about everything. The truth is that she's doing pretty good. She stays out most of the time now, and sometimes she'll start meowing outside my office — I think she wants to be fed, but then she ignores the bathroom where she gets fed and walks me into the living room. She's calling me to come sit by her and pet her! It's so cute. So I try to give her smaller meals, about half a 3 ounce can. If her food sits out too long she won't eat it. And if she doesn't eat all her meds, then so be it. None of it is too crucial at this point in time. Someday I know it will be, but I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. I thank God every night for another day with her. I do my best to be happy and relaxed with her, but there are times the worries creep in. Because no matter how well she does, I know that it can and will change overnight someday. And it will most likely end badly. Most CRF cats don't die easy. Even though I know she won't live forever, I also know that whenever it happens, I won't be prepared, even though I've gone through it before. You're never ready. You always think you have more time. |
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