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TED finally called with the thyroid tests today. They came back A-OK. So his
thyroid is good, his kidneys are good, his liver levels were elevated, his eye isn't healing up, he lost a tooth, he has a galloping heart beat and high blood pressure. Could just be heart disease. Not much we can do. I am going to have his chest x-ray'd to see if his heart is enlarged. If it is then it's pretty obvious, if not we will continue to treat the hypertension and see how it goes. I am going to finish up the eyedrops and give her a call on Friday to set up the X-ray. TED and I talked and she doesn't seem to think he is an unhealthy kitty by any means. She is just stating the facts. Because he is eating and drinking just fine, taking his medicines like a good boy and is much less lethargic she doesn't see any need for any evasive testing. So I'm not sure what's wrong with The Dust. He's just moving into his senior years and I will be here to make them as comfortable, loving and fun as I can. I know that Dusty is getting back to his rotten self because last night he "postured" with DH over who was going to use up most of the ottoman. Dusty was oozed out over about 3/4 of it and DH had his feet on the very, very edge. DH attempted to gain more ground and Dusty attacked like a rattlesnake and sank his teeth right into DH's foot. I asked him if it hurt as much, I mean, after all he only has 3 canines to dig in with now. DH just gave me a dirty look, Dusty jumped off and hmmmfffdd his way to the food bowl only to return 2 minutes later to reclaim his space. DH didn't budge so now Dusty had to hang off the edge. LOL. TJ |
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On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 16:07:05 -0700, "TJ and The Dust"
wrote: TED finally called with the thyroid tests today. They came back A-OK. So his thyroid is good, his kidneys are good, his liver levels were elevated, his eye isn't healing up, he lost a tooth, he has a galloping heart beat and high blood pressure. Could just be heart disease. Not much we can do. I am going to have his chest x-ray'd to see if his heart is enlarged. If it is then it's pretty obvious, if not we will continue to treat the hypertension and see how it goes. I am going to finish up the eyedrops and give her a call on Friday to set up the X-ray. TED and I talked and she doesn't seem to think he is an unhealthy kitty by any means. She is just stating the facts. Because he is eating and drinking just fine, taking his medicines like a good boy and is much less lethargic she doesn't see any need for any evasive testing. So I'm not sure what's wrong with The Dust. He's just moving into his senior years and I will be here to make them as comfortable, loving and fun as I can. I know that Dusty is getting back to his rotten self because last night he "postured" with DH over who was going to use up most of the ottoman. Dusty was oozed out over about 3/4 of it and DH had his feet on the very, very edge. DH attempted to gain more ground and Dusty attacked like a rattlesnake and sank his teeth right into DH's foot. I asked him if it hurt as much, I mean, after all he only has 3 canines to dig in with now. DH just gave me a dirty look, Dusty jumped off and hmmmfffdd his way to the food bowl only to return 2 minutes later to reclaim his space. DH didn't budge so now Dusty had to hang off the edge. LOL. TJ ..+++++++++and a good time was had by all. Best wishes and many purrs for Dusty! MLB |
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On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 16:07:05 -0700, "TJ and The Dust"
wrote: TED finally called with the thyroid tests today. They came back A-OK. So his thyroid is good, his kidneys are good, his liver levels were elevated, his eye isn't healing up, he lost a tooth, he has a galloping heart beat and high blood pressure. Could just be heart disease. Not much we can do. I am going to have his chest x-ray'd to see if his heart is enlarged. If it is then it's pretty obvious, if not we will continue to treat the hypertension and see how it goes. I am going to finish up the eyedrops and give her a call on Friday to set up the X-ray. TED and I talked and she doesn't seem to think he is an unhealthy kitty by any means. She is just stating the facts. Because he is eating and drinking just fine, taking his medicines like a good boy and is much less lethargic she doesn't see any need for any evasive testing. So I'm not sure what's wrong with The Dust. He's just moving into his senior years and I will be here to make them as comfortable, loving and fun as I can. I know that Dusty is getting back to his rotten self because last night he "postured" with DH over who was going to use up most of the ottoman. Dusty was oozed out over about 3/4 of it and DH had his feet on the very, very edge. DH attempted to gain more ground and Dusty attacked like a rattlesnake and sank his teeth right into DH's foot. I asked him if it hurt as much, I mean, after all he only has 3 canines to dig in with now. DH just gave me a dirty look, Dusty jumped off and hmmmfffdd his way to the food bowl only to return 2 minutes later to reclaim his space. DH didn't budge so now Dusty had to hang off the edge. LOL. TJ You GO kid! |
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TJ and The Dust wrote: TED finally called with the thyroid tests today. They came back A-OK. So his thyroid is good, his kidneys are good, his liver levels were elevated, his eye isn't healing up, he lost a tooth, he has a galloping heart beat and high blood pressure. I didn't know cats GOT high blood pressure! (One learns something new every day.) Purrs and prayers for your baby, whatever the problem is. |
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I'm glad to hear there's nothing wrong with his thyroid. If it's blood
pressure, that is very manageable with medication, even if the heart is enlarged. -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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So glad to hear the flabulous Dusty is acting more like himself again! On a
dental note, make sure Dusty stays away from cigarettes and straws, as suction can cause dry sockets!!!!! Stacey simply kidding "TJ and The Dust" wrote in message ... TED finally called with the thyroid tests today. They came back A-OK. So his thyroid is good, his kidneys are good, his liver levels were elevated, his eye isn't healing up, he lost a tooth, he has a galloping heart beat and high blood pressure. Could just be heart disease. Not much we can do. I am going to have his chest x-ray'd to see if his heart is enlarged. If it is then it's pretty obvious, if not we will continue to treat the hypertension and see how it goes. I am going to finish up the eyedrops and give her a call on Friday to set up the X-ray. TED and I talked and she doesn't seem to think he is an unhealthy kitty by any means. She is just stating the facts. Because he is eating and drinking just fine, taking his medicines like a good boy and is much less lethargic she doesn't see any need for any evasive testing. So I'm not sure what's wrong with The Dust. He's just moving into his senior years and I will be here to make them as comfortable, loving and fun as I can. I know that Dusty is getting back to his rotten self because last night he "postured" with DH over who was going to use up most of the ottoman. Dusty was oozed out over about 3/4 of it and DH had his feet on the very, very edge. DH attempted to gain more ground and Dusty attacked like a rattlesnake and sank his teeth right into DH's foot. I asked him if it hurt as much, I mean, after all he only has 3 canines to dig in with now. DH just gave me a dirty look, Dusty jumped off and hmmmfffdd his way to the food bowl only to return 2 minutes later to reclaim his space. DH didn't budge so now Dusty had to hang off the edge. LOL. TJ |
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TJ and The Dust wrote:
I know that Dusty is getting back to his rotten self because last night he "postured" with DH over who was going to use up most of the ottoman. Dusty was oozed out over about 3/4 of it and DH had his feet on the very, very edge. DH attempted to gain more ground and Dusty attacked like a rattlesnake and sank his teeth right into DH's foot. I asked him if it hurt as much, I mean, after all he only has 3 canines to dig in with now. DH just gave me a dirty look, Dusty jumped off and hmmmfffdd his way to the food bowl only to return 2 minutes later to reclaim his space. DH didn't budge so now Dusty had to hang off the edge. LOL. Atta boy Dusty!!! You get those mean sock feets. They turn into sock animals if you don't watch out. Pam S. cheering Dusty on |
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Well, I'm glad to hear that Dusty has perked up. I hope you can eventually
figure out what's wrong with him and that it's nothing major. Purrs, -- Britta ROT13 to reply Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on Vino and "friends" album "TJ and The Dust" wrote in message ... TED finally called with the thyroid tests today. They came back A-OK. So his thyroid is good, his kidneys are good, his liver levels were elevated, his eye isn't healing up, he lost a tooth, he has a galloping heart beat and high blood pressure. Could just be heart disease. Not much we can do. I am going to have his chest x-ray'd to see if his heart is enlarged. If it is then it's pretty obvious, if not we will continue to treat the hypertension and see how it goes. I am going to finish up the eyedrops and give her a call on Friday to set up the X-ray. TED and I talked and she doesn't seem to think he is an unhealthy kitty by any means. She is just stating the facts. Because he is eating and drinking just fine, taking his medicines like a good boy and is much less lethargic she doesn't see any need for any evasive testing. So I'm not sure what's wrong with The Dust. He's just moving into his senior years and I will be here to make them as comfortable, loving and fun as I can. I know that Dusty is getting back to his rotten self because last night he "postured" with DH over who was going to use up most of the ottoman. Dusty was oozed out over about 3/4 of it and DH had his feet on the very, very edge. DH attempted to gain more ground and Dusty attacked like a rattlesnake and sank his teeth right into DH's foot. I asked him if it hurt as much, I mean, after all he only has 3 canines to dig in with now. DH just gave me a dirty look, Dusty jumped off and hmmmfffdd his way to the food bowl only to return 2 minutes later to reclaim his space. DH didn't budge so now Dusty had to hang off the edge. LOL. TJ |
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"TJ and The Dust" wrote snip medical details I know that Dusty is getting back to his rotten self because last night he "postured" with DH over who was going to use up most of the ottoman. Dusty was oozed out over about 3/4 of it and DH had his feet on the very, very edge. DH attempted to gain more ground and Dusty attacked like a rattlesnake and sank his teeth right into DH's foot. I asked him if it hurt as much, I mean, after all he only has 3 canines to dig in with now. DH just gave me a dirty look, Dusty jumped off and hmmmfffdd his way to the food bowl only to return 2 minutes later to reclaim his space. DH didn't budge so now Dusty had to hang off the edge. LOL. LOL! Aren't you the loving, caring wife! Glad to hear Dusty is back to his old self. I don't have any experience with the sort of trouble he has, but here's purrs that the meds he is taking keeps him fighting fit for many many years. -- Marina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi |
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"TJ and The Dust" wrote:
Could just be heart disease. Not much we can do. I am going to have his chest x-ray'd to see if his heart is enlarged. If it is then it's pretty obvious, if not we will continue to treat the hypertension and see how it goes. Purrs for the eye to heal, and anything else that might be wrong. |
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