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21-03-2006, 06:45 PM   #1

Winston


Took Winston to the vets today because he has been looking fat and puffy lately. Got into a bit of a panic last night after it was suggested it may be fluid retention related to heart probs as this CAN occur, especially in crf cats.
Anyway thought it best to get him checked. The vet agreed that he looks puffy and he has gone from 5.4kg to 5.8kg in a month He was a very grumpy and dare I say angry cat at the vets which isnt like him at all. She couldnt find anything obviously wrong, said he may be a little dehydrated but that i should keep a close eye on him and take him back if I am worried about anything.



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21-03-2006, 06:52 PM   #2

Re: Winston


Oh Elaine - I hope it's nothing to worry about and just a little 'blip' for Winston. I don't have any direct experience of this so can't offer any tangible advice.

Hugs to Winston



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21-03-2006, 06:54 PM   #3

Re: Winston


Dont worry Elaine, I am sure Winston will be fine. I dont have any experience in elderly cats but keeping fingers crossed for you x



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21-03-2006, 06:56 PM   #4

Re: Winston


Well I have experience of older cats but everything I suggest you already do - see great minds think alike.



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21-03-2006, 07:14 PM   #5

Re: Winston


I think its mothers instinct Kazz
He is happily curled up in his donut at the moment, doesnt really want much to eat but am putting that down to the stress of the vet visit.
Will just keep a close eye on the old boy as the vet said, like I ever do anything else LOL



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21-03-2006, 07:39 PM   #6

Re: Winston


oooh poor win boy! Hope he is ok. Tell Him PF Md twix and oatmeal are sending him good vibes to pickup back to his usual self!



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21-03-2006, 07:42 PM   #7

Re: Winston


All the best to Winston - he needs sunshine like the rest of us.



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21-03-2006, 08:05 PM   #8

Re: Winston


I hope Winston will be ok Elaine.....



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21-03-2006, 08:19 PM   #9

Re: Winston


fingers crossed for Winston here Elaine x



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21-03-2006, 08:33 PM   #10

Re: Winston


Thanx for the well wishes every one, I think he will be ok, well atleast till the next time..... He is failing and he is old. I know he will leave me one day but not just yet. After all he still has his party to look forward to



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