We have been to see the new vet, and the vet has seen us

[lagilman]

Although we'd been scheduled to do a full glucose curve today (and by 'we' I mean Boomer), after the initial exam, and a close study of the records the old vet sent over, it was determined that we should try changing his eating habits/food for a few weeks, and then see if that fixes things.

So we've made an appointment for three weeks from today, and I have a new set of prescription foods to try him on, with instructions to let him eat pretty much as much as he wants, rather than restricting his access. The new vet's feeling is that he'd rather Boomer be slightly overweight than hungry, with a risk of sugar drops.

Since this might also solve the "mommy it's 4am and I'm HUUUUUNGRY" issue that's recently become a problem, I am 100% behind this idea.

Also, the vet seemed to think that 18.5 pound was perfectly fine on the Boomerster, so if he does put on a little more weight, it's not a huge concern (heh. huge).  It wasn't a very thorough exam, but the vet did seem to be paying attention and he had, as I siad, read the full fille, including his most recent checkup only a few months ago.

Overall, the new vet's office - which specializes in felines - is getting high marks for cleanliness, promptness, and generally nice forward-facing staff.  So that's good.


And, in closing, tonight's sunset, courtesy of fog and sun.

Comments

[joycemocha.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed for Boomer.

[desperance.livejournal.com]

The new vet's feeling is that he'd rather Boomer be slightly overweight than hungry

Boomer approves this new vet, I am just sayin'. We can feel the radiance of his contentment, all the way down here. Also, Barry says you can send the vet down here when you're done with him. Clearly he has The Right Idea. As against all the rest of us, who don't.

[lagilman]

I never really thought Boomer was terribly overweight myself - he is, as his nick suggests, a Cat of Size, and large bones can carry larger flesh.

also: I can see a definite waist on him, so I'm not worried. It's when they become butterballs that it's an issue.

[wood-dragon.livejournal.com]

Hopefully a bit of extra food will allow you to sleep until a more reasonable hour. (Still sending good thoughts to Boomer & you.)

[lagilman]

we made it to 5am this morning, but I'm not setting off fireworks yet.

[jslinder.livejournal.com]

What about the bagels? Canceled due to lack of glucose testing?

(And glad to hear the fuzzball may be ok...)

[lagilman]

yeah - tho we've discovered they have an outpost within walking distance of my apartment, so I may wander over there....

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

Good wishes to Boomer.
Ish is definitely podgy these days. I queried this with the vet, who said plump was a good sign, in cats with kidney problems. So Ish continues to eat as he wishes.