CatofSize Update...

[lagilman]

So...

Although he's on track to losing weight, his numbers still aren't where the vet wants 'em. So we're back up to 3 units of insulin (he'd been down to 2.5), and we'll see what happens. He'll be going in for a sugar curve in a few weeks (an all-day test tracking what his blood sugar's doing), and hopefully that will tell us some more.

None of the numbers are in a danger zone - it's just fiddling to figure out the just-right temperature, so to speak.

Meanwhile, the various and sundry numbers for his kidneys are not where they should be, either. It doesn't indicate anything wrong-right-now, but suggests potential trouble down the line. So we're in a spot where medication won't be helpful, but there's not much else we can do except what we're already doing.

The moment I adopted CatofSize, I knew he'd have medical issues as he got older. He was neutered late, and even lean he was a big damn cat, and the intake vet warned me about all this. But up until now he's been so damned healthy, I figured it would kick in when he was 12 or 13, not 10...

Comments

[wolfsilveroak.livejournal.com]

Max, who was also a CatOfSize at nearly 20lbs, started having his health issues around 10-11years of age. But he still made it to 17 yrs.}:) And even then, he was relatively healthy until he just went to sleep and didn't wake up.

[lagilman]

As I learned with Pandora, the range of longevity with cats is, well, a range. And while I appreciate the stories of cats who live 16+ years, I also know that you can lose a beloved pet to a fast-moving tumor at 7 or 8.

We get no guarantees. Just love 'em while they're here. Same as with anyone you value.

[wolfsilveroak.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. My SiL and BiL lost their cat, Sinman, who was a medium CatOfSize, to cancer that riddled his entire body (the vet opened him up, saw all the tumors, closed him back up and said make him comfortable) at the age of 7 yrs.

Loving them while their here is what we do best.}:)

[jslinder.livejournal.com]

I'm kind of glad you mentioned that. Bo was a very large (not overweight) cat and also neutered a little late when I got him and he's having issues at 13. I actually feel a little better now, been thinking I did something wrong.

Hope COS comes through with flying colors.

[dickgloucester.livejournal.com]

*scritches CatofSize* He is a very lucky boy to have you.

My Mr Horrible sends his regards.

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

Here's to hoping CatofSize gets better soon.

[jmward14.livejournal.com]

Sending good thoughts and wishes to you and CatofSize.