I could really use advice and ideas to help my sweet cat Zoe. She is not looking good and there has been a big change just over the last few days.
Current situation: Zoe has had reduced appetite for about 3 weeks. The last 10 days she has eaten very little. She seems interested in eating but then when the food comes she eats none. The same started happening with water today. Stands over bowl but won’t drink. Now yesterday and today, no interest in food and water and is not eating or drinking. She has also been moving slower and seems more confused and tired. Her urine varies from clear to brownish red.
This past Wednesday 9/29/21, we took her to our vet. She has lost 3 pounds in the past year (from 13 pounds to 10 pounds). While she was at vet, they gave her subcutaneous fluids. I have attached the labs from 9/30/21, as well as older labs from 10/04/20 and 7/15/20 to this post. Heard results from vet on Saturday and she is recommending sending urine out for culture to find right antibiotic and an ultrasound. Vet also recommended an injection of antinausea medication (Cerenia I think).
History: Zoe, 17 year old female, domestic shorthair, black
Began Methimazole for hyperthyroidism in July 2020 and takes 7.5 mg daily.
She has had recurrent UTIs over the past 5 years. First few were treated with antibiotics but for last 1-2 years have had some success with Apis 1M and Apis 10M.
Digestive - up until 2 years ago canned renal diet prescribed by vet. Last 2 years, Small batch raw patties and freeze dried Stella & Chewy's freeze dried raw. We supplement with Nordic Naturals Omega- 3 pet. Zoe has been constipated for at least the last few months. We give Miralax one or two times a week when we find she has a day without a bowel movement. But stools are hard and sometimes she strains. There is no vomiting. Appetite has been very good up until this recent episode.
We are trying to understand what is making her feel bad and not eating and drinking and what we can do to help her feel and be better! Thank you!
Current situation: Zoe has had reduced appetite for about 3 weeks. The last 10 days she has eaten very little. She seems interested in eating but then when the food comes she eats none. The same started happening with water today. Stands over bowl but won’t drink. Now yesterday and today, no interest in food and water and is not eating or drinking. She has also been moving slower and seems more confused and tired. Her urine varies from clear to brownish red.
This past Wednesday 9/29/21, we took her to our vet. She has lost 3 pounds in the past year (from 13 pounds to 10 pounds). While she was at vet, they gave her subcutaneous fluids. I have attached the labs from 9/30/21, as well as older labs from 10/04/20 and 7/15/20 to this post. Heard results from vet on Saturday and she is recommending sending urine out for culture to find right antibiotic and an ultrasound. Vet also recommended an injection of antinausea medication (Cerenia I think).
History: Zoe, 17 year old female, domestic shorthair, black
Began Methimazole for hyperthyroidism in July 2020 and takes 7.5 mg daily.
She has had recurrent UTIs over the past 5 years. First few were treated with antibiotics but for last 1-2 years have had some success with Apis 1M and Apis 10M.
Digestive - up until 2 years ago canned renal diet prescribed by vet. Last 2 years, Small batch raw patties and freeze dried Stella & Chewy's freeze dried raw. We supplement with Nordic Naturals Omega- 3 pet. Zoe has been constipated for at least the last few months. We give Miralax one or two times a week when we find she has a day without a bowel movement. But stools are hard and sometimes she strains. There is no vomiting. Appetite has been very good up until this recent episode.
We are trying to understand what is making her feel bad and not eating and drinking and what we can do to help her feel and be better! Thank you!
