I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
also checked Nikki's liver and kidney function and blood glucose, and was
amazed at the results. She said that everything was perfect, much better
than in most cats Nikki's age! (She's 15.) I'm so happy for my little girl.
Or should I say little old lady. *Healthy* little old lady. Except for the
asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
be doing something right!

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Kreisleriana - 05 May 2004 14:36 GMT
>I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
>i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
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>asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
>be doing something right!
Glad she's OK. As I've mentioned, Stinky is 13, and I want every
minute with him we have coming.
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Bob M - 05 May 2004 19:12 GMT
> >I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
> >i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
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> claiming to belong to the same species as Shakespeare it is simply disgraceful.
> (Aldous Huxley)
I agree! My Psycho kitty is 13 too. We've been through a lot together
over the years.
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lrulan - 05 May 2004 15:19 GMT
You are a good mama, Marina. Glad to hear the little ole' lady is doing
great.
Jazz & his mama

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> I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
> i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
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> asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
> be doing something right!
dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers - 05 May 2004 16:12 GMT
>You are a good mama, Marina. Glad to hear the little ole' lady is doing
>great.
>Jazz & his mama
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Glad to here Nikki is doing well.
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Christine Burel - 05 May 2004 16:24 GMT
great news on Nikki's overall health, Marina -- you're a good meowmie!
Christine
> I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
> i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
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> asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
> be doing something right!
Sheenah - 05 May 2004 17:02 GMT
> I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
> i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
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> asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
> be doing something right!
I'm pleased that all is well and send hopes that Nikki will remain in
good health for a very very long time.
Sheenah
Ginger-lyn Summer - 05 May 2004 19:36 GMT
>I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
>i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
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>asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
>be doing something right!
That is great, Marina! Go, Nikki! My Sabra is 14-15, and asthmatic,
and the vet last time said he is very impressed by how well he is
doing, too. Ain't it great? :-)
Ginger-lyn
Marina - 05 May 2004 19:53 GMT
> That is great, Marina! Go, Nikki! My Sabra is 14-15, and asthmatic,
> and the vet last time said he is very impressed by how well he is
> doing, too. Ain't it great? :-)
It's especially great with these elderly ones. Nikki has been throwing up
quite often lately, and I was worried she might be going into kidney
failure, but nothing of the sort!

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Hopitus2 - 05 May 2004 20:53 GMT
Nikki has such a sweet round little fuzzy face. I'm so glad she's a healthy
old lady.
: > That is great, Marina! Go, Nikki! My Sabra is 14-15, and asthmatic,
: > and the vet last time said he is very impressed by how well he is
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: quite often lately, and I was worried she might be going into kidney
: failure, but nothing of the sort!
Christine Burel - 05 May 2004 23:54 GMT
Any possibility that she might be getting constipated? When my Frodo got
about Nikki's age he started having constipation problems and he would
frequently throw up after a visit to the litterbox.
Christine
> > That is great, Marina! Go, Nikki! My Sabra is 14-15, and asthmatic,
> > and the vet last time said he is very impressed by how well he is
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> quite often lately, and I was worried she might be going into kidney
> failure, but nothing of the sort!
Marina - 06 May 2004 04:29 GMT
> Any possibility that she might be getting constipated? When my Frodo got
> about Nikki's age he started having constipation problems and he would
> frequently throw up after a visit to the litterbox.
That's a thought. Though she doesn't throw up just after eating. This
morning I awoke at 4.30. to Nikki hurking. TED gave me Antepsin to give her
for two weeks, and we will see if that helps. Poor Nikki, she was such a
good girl at TED's, and what does she get for it? A lot of torture... err,
medication.

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Karen Chuplis - 05 May 2004 19:46 GMT
> I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
> i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
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> asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
> be doing something right!
Reason to celibrate!!
jXwXeXrXmXoXnXt@sonic.net - 05 May 2004 20:31 GMT
> She said that everything was perfect, much better than in most cats
> Nikki's age! (She's 15.) I'm so happy for my little girl. Or should
> I say little old lady. *Healthy* little old lady. Except for the
> asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay,
> I must be doing something right!
Giving her a wonderful home where she's loved and well cared for!
That's great news. I hope for many more years for you and your crone-cat! :)
Joyce
polonca12000 - 05 May 2004 22:19 GMT
You are doing everything right, Marina! I'm so happy for both of you.
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> <snip> Except for the
> asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
> be doing something right!
Cheryl - 06 May 2004 01:44 GMT
> I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty
> loudly, i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of
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> hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must be
> doing something right!
Good news! Yes, you're doing something right. :)

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CATherine - 06 May 2004 02:03 GMT
>I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
>i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
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>asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
>be doing something right!
YAY! When they get on in years, a clean report is time for a
celebration. Dig out the catnip and shrimpies! <G>
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Victor Martinez - 06 May 2004 03:33 GMT
> asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
> be doing something right!
Of course you are! Everybody knows that love is the best medicine and
your most certainly love Frank and Nikki. :)

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LOL - 06 May 2004 19:04 GMT
> I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
> i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
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> asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
> be doing something right!
Awww, I'm glad to read the good news about Nikki! Please give
yourself a scritch for being such a good meowmie. ;-)
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Takayuki - 06 May 2004 19:21 GMT
>I took Nikki to see TED today, because she has been wheezing pretty loudly,
>i.e. her asthma is acting up. TED gave us a course of cortisone tablets. She
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>asthma and hyperthyroidism, of course. But those are treatable.Yay, I must
>be doing something right!
Concatulations! Nikki doesn't seem to look or act very old. She'll
always be a little girl!
badwilson - 08 May 2004 09:20 GMT
Yay! That's great news :-)
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