Poorly or not?

[borderdawn]

Think Im being a bit daft here, but on Tuesday I bought what I would term as a "cheap" cat food, a dry one as a snack and a change, not as a food as such, it was Purina Omega Cat. Well they all loved it!! (traitors:-D )

Wednesday Schnapps had the runs, not bad just loose really but she wouldnt eat, but was drinking more than normal. She ate late on the night. She ate brekkie yesterday, but not her tea, but again ate last night, she ate this morning. She is drinking more than usual but coupled with the fact she had loose motions (which are now ok) and all the dry food I thought it was that.

Anyways, I am going on holiday next week and my Father is coming to look after Rosie Papillon and the 2 she cats. Its been nagging at me in case she is brewing something, perhaps a kidney problem with the extra drinking? So I took her to the Vet tonight for some routine bloods in case. Physical exam shows her in fine health, but I wanted to be safe rather than sorry, especially with leaving them with somebody else. So results tomorrow! Fingers crossed.
Dawn.

[Mags]

I've got my fingers crossed that all will be well with Schnapps Dawn...........

More than likely the change of food brought on the runs ........ and being dry, made her extra thirsty. If she is anything like Cassie she probably gobbled the dry food down fast:roll:

Why is it that our cats always worry us before we go on hiliday? :roll::lol:

[Fran]

Fingers crossed the results will all be normal Dawn. Sounds like there's a good chance that it is the change in food that has upset her :?

[borderdawn]

Thanks both, hope youre right. I normally would of waited a while to see if she improved, but with going away I didnt feel comfortable leaving it.
Dawn.

[Fran]

Thanks both, hope youre right. I normally would of waited a while to see if she improved, but with going away I didnt feel comfortable leaving it.
Dawn.

I would have been exactly the same Dawn....quite understandable. Fingers crossed here x

[Jac]

Hi Dawn, I'm quite sure it was the change in food. Animals, who would have them. Haha

[Kazz]

Hello Dawn, Sure all will be well with Schnapps, swear they do this to worry us.
But remember that older cats are prone to kideny trouble and the results may come back a little higher but look at Cleo (dodgy results) but fine in herself.

Karen

[dandysmom]

Hope it was just the food change; know you'll feel better having had her checcked. Fingers crossed for good results, Dawn!

[Elaine]

Sorry to hear this Dawn, they always like a fuss and to worry us when we are about to head off on holiday:roll: Is she old? Is there anything else that makes you think it might be her kidneys?
I am with the others on this that its probably the change of food and eating the dry food thats making her drink more but you know her best and as you say better to get it checked if its gonna niggle at you.
I hope the results come back clear for any kidney issues xxx

[borderdawn]

Thanks all :)

She is 14 and a half Elaine, the age and the fact she has drank more in the last couple days just made me think "kidneys" Hope I'm wrong.

Ill let you know tomorrow.
Dawn,

[Kazz]

I hope you're wrong too Dawn but even if you aren't I promise you its far from the end of the World, just another chapter :).

[Moli]

Fingers crossed it was the food change, sounds more that likely....

[Elaine]

I really hope its not her kidneys but as Kazz says, its yet another chapter if it is and I'm sure youd get all the support you need here too.
Fingers crossed though that all is well xxx

[Kim]

Hope everythng is ok Dawn. Where are you going on holiday?

[borderdawn]

Im going next Saturday, off to the lakes AGAIN!! This is where we are staying.
http://www.lakedistrictinns.co.uk/bramrigg.html
Dawn.

[Elaine]

That looks fab Dawn. I hope you have a lovely time and that the weather isnt too bad.

[Mags]

That looks fabulous Dawn, hope you have a lovely time........

[Kazz]

That looks fantastic Dawn really special - how many of you are going? What a place to spend Christmas or New Year eh?

[dinahsmum]

Sorry I've missed this Dawn and hope the tests show nothing serious.
As Kazz says, the start of kidney issues is not soooo awful. Mini will testify to that - she's fine after her drama earlier in the year.

[Fran]

That looks a lovely place to stay Dawn :cool:

Fingers crossed for the results today Dawn x

[Fran]

Any results Dawn? Hope the news is good x

[borderdawn]

They should be ringing me before 7.oopm

[yola]

And . . .


Dawn - just seeing this. I hope Schnapps is ok. Could it be diabetes? Excessive drinking is also a symptom.

Good luck.

[borderdawn]

The Vets havent rung back! Their computers are down, so they should ring in the morning I hope. Flippin Cat is on top form again today! Havent seen her drink once, eating everything and playing up blind!!
Dawn.

[Elaine]

She knows exactly how to push your buttons Dawn xxx lol

[Fran]

Glad she seems back to 'normal' now Dawn! Still got fingers crossed for the results

[alexgirl73]

Cats!!!!! Who'd have 'em??? Obviously we're all nuts. The little minx is playing with your mind Dawn, she obviously knows you're going away and doesn't want you to, so is playing poor kitty! Seriously though, I hope all the results come back ok and that she has just a a little blip as cats are wont to do. x

[Booktigger]

Fingers crossed

[borderdawn]

Schnapps is fine! Bloods normal!! A big relief, thanks for all your concern.
Dawn.

[Elaine]

Very pleased to hear that all is well with her. xxx

[dandysmom]

Ah, alls well that ends well. (Heaves sigh of relief! ) Enjoy the holiday, Dawn!

[Fran]

Brilliant news Dawn!!!! :D

[Mags]

Relief all round Dawn! :D

[borderdawn]

Thanks Folks, peace of mind!
Dawn.

[Moli]

Brilliant news...Have a good holiday Dawn....

[Kazz]

Great news.

[Sweet]

So glad all is well, have a great holiday x

[Booktigger]

I am so pleased to hear this, you can enjoy your holiday now.

[Kim]

Big relief for you. Now go and enjoy that holiday!

[borderdawn]

Thanks all.
Dawn.