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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / October 2005Pippin's getting old(er)
I noticed Pippin limping a few days ago, then again Sunday and last night. Not all the time, and he was putting weight on the leg (left rear). We headed off to TED today. She thinks it's arthritis, she could feel it in the hock joint. So we're starting him on Cosequin (glucosamine for cats). We also did a follow-up urine test as his last one showed elevated protein. This one did too, they're doing a detailed protein/creatine(?) ratio test to get a better idea of what's going on. I should know more tomorrow. He's not quite 8 years old. Purrs, please, that we can keep him comfortable, and help his kidneys with diet for many more years. Caroline S. > He's not quite 8 years old. Purrs, please, that we can keep him > comfortable, and help his kidneys with diet for many more years. Purrs for Pippin.  Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > He's not quite 8 years old. Purrs, please, that we can keep him > comfortable, and help his kidneys with diet for many more years. He's so young! Many purrs that you can get his kidneys to stabilize. Purrs for the arthritis, too. SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > I noticed Pippin limping a few days ago, then again Sunday and last > night. Not all the time, and he was putting weight on the leg (left rear). [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > He's not quite 8 years old. Purrs, please, that we can keep him > comfortable, and help his kidneys with diet for many more years. Bandit says 8 isn't old!!! She's going on 16!!!!! Purrs that Pippin has many, many good years left with you. Hugs, CatNipped > Caroline S. > I noticed Pippin limping a few days ago, then again Sunday and last > night. Not all the time, and he was putting weight on the leg (left [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Caroline S. Purrs that Pippin will be happy and comfortable for many years to come. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > I noticed Pippin limping a few days ago, then again Sunday and last > night. Not all the time, and he was putting weight on the leg (left rear). [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Caroline S. Purrs for Pippin to begin feeling spry and young again and that you are able to maintain good kidney health with diet. Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus aw, poor Pippin. Here's hoping he lives to a ripe old age. Lily & her mama Jazz, RB SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time >I noticed Pippin limping a few days ago, then again Sunday and last night. >Not all the time, and he was putting weight on the leg (left rear). [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Caroline S. > He's not quite 8 years old. Purrs, please, that we can keep him > comfortable, and help his kidneys with diet for many more years. Of course. Here's purring that the treatment works well on the little guy (it sure does for me and a few others, d-pets as well as hoomins, that I know) and he gets through to a ripe and fit old age. Gordon & the FF >I noticed Pippin limping a few days ago, then again Sunday and last night. >Not all the time, and he was putting weight on the leg (left rear). [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > He's not quite 8 years old. Purrs, please, that we can keep him > comfortable, and help his kidneys with diet for many more years. Purrs for Pippin to be comfortable with you for many years to come! Signaturelewe lewemi at yahoo dot se | cats' pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi > I noticed Pippin limping a few days ago, then again Sunday and last > night. Not all the time, and he was putting weight on the leg (left [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Caroline S. Purrs on the way. Persia is still leaping around like I would imagine a kitten would. But I've never had a kitten so I truly have no idea. Many kitty hugs and headbutts on the way. Jill > He's not quite 8 years old. Purrs, please, that we can keep him > comfortable, and help his kidneys with diet for many more years. Sounds like it's been caught early, which is fantastic! Purrs for a long healthy life of healthy food! SignatureCheryl Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for Pippin to recover completely, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > I noticed Pippin limping a few days ago, then again Sunday and last > night. Not all the time, and he was putting weight on the leg (left rear). [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Caroline S. > I noticed Pippin limping a few days ago, then again Sunday and last > night. Not all the time, and he was putting weight on the leg (left [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Caroline S. I thought maybe Sugar was the only 8 year old with arthritis!! Her vet could feel it in both knees and you can literally hear her creak. It just seemed to start earlier this year. She's had an upset tummy and don't know what caused it. SHe is back to eating well today. I think we are going to try getting the food that has cosequin right in it. I think she might have been sensative to the texture of the powder or something. (She's funny that way). I hope that Pippin gets more comfortable. I know it must bother Sugar, but aside from being a little stiff looking when she's been laying down a while, she doesn't appear uncomfortable. > I thought maybe Sugar was the only 8 year old with arthritis!! Her > vet could feel it in both knees and you can literally hear her [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > aside from being a little stiff looking when she's been laying down > a while, she doesn't appear uncomfortable. Injuries can cause arthritis even when young. I've had arthritis since I was about 20. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> I thought maybe Sugar was the only 8 year old with arthritis!! Her >> vet could feel it in both knees and you can literally hear her [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Injuries can cause arthritis even when young. I've had arthritis > since I was about 20. I think Pearl's is from an injury but Sugar has never been injured! >> Injuries can cause arthritis even when young. I've had arthritis >> since I was about 20. > > I think Pearl's is from an injury but Sugar has never been injured! Not that you know of! Think of how good cats are at hiding their pain, and consider that it could have been something fairly subtle, anyway. Anyway, it's just a thought. Maybe Sugar's just predisposed to arthritis. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >I noticed Pippin limping a few days ago, then again Sunday and last night. >Not all the time, and he was putting weight on the leg (left rear). [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Caroline S. Purrs on the way, Caroline, that it's nothing serious. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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