11/1 Trixie PMPS 120 +2 83 +4 84 - Noah update

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A better start for everyone today. Trix dipped her toes back in the lagoon, but is still in this odd little fuds spike mode.

Noah seemed as close to his old self as I've seen him in days. He was anxiously waiting for his breffis, and he dove in without fussing. He's not a CPC kitty (never has been), but he did make a good dent in his bowl from the get-go. I still swear, in comparing how he's eating now (crunching and swallowing normally) to how he was eating the other day (flicking out his tongue, chewing to one side, dropping lots of food) that something in his mouth was bothering him, even though the vetty said his mouth looks perfect. And, I am still absolutely shocked that they found blood in his urine (no crystals or bacteria), as he shows absolutely no signs of urinary distress...no frequent trips to the box, no incidents outside the box, no obvious red flags at all. I know some kitties here have UTIs without symptoms, but his BW and other urine "properties" don't point to a UTI, either. My GA Mr Kitty did have a urinary blockage many years ago, so I have experienced the obvious signs. The main objective to testing his urine was to cross check his kidneys with his BW that was done at the ER. I don't know what I think...I'm still pretty shaken, since I was totally expecting an "all clear" on his pee.

Thank you, everyone, for visiting Trix's Gotcha day, and for letting me go on about my civvies. I know they are very OT, but it is so helpful knowing there are people out there who understand how I feel about my kitties.

Time to get ready for work. Have a wonderful day, my LL family.

Amy
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 - Noah update

Hi, ((Amy)), I really hope there's an easy explanation for Noah's urinalysis results. Not knowing what's going on (nor why) is difficult. Sending vine to him and calming vines to you.

Trixie looks good, even with that cute little fuds spike.

Thank you for the BFF foods suggestion today ~ do you get your BFF at Petsmart or a specialty store? I don't think I've seen it at my Petco.

:YMHUG:
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 - Noah update

Morning Amy ~O) ~O) ~O)

A ncie start for Trixie today. Love those green amps. Food spike there at +2 Trixie? That brings back memories - Mannie always did that. You surf well for your bean.

Good news I think on Noah. The problem with the eating is interesting. It reminds me of BJ, who did that in her last year: same method as you describe. we too had no known reason. The vet felt that she was getting food stuck in her check pouch, and that was her way of clearing it. I did so many vet visits becasue of it, never once did we find a problem. so, we ended up just attributing it to BJ being BJ. Some days she ate that way, some days she didn't. I hope all is well with Noah. I will hope that the blood in the urine is a one time thing. I know I mentioned last night that Mannie did that once too. At that time the amount was minimal, and the vet attributed it to the method of collection, which was catheter. I'm not too sure if info that will help you or not. Paws crossed for a healthy Noah. Be well little one.

no worries on bringing up the civvies. I enjoy it, learn things this way. I am grateful that folks here allow me to go on and on about mine, especially since I no longer have a FD kitty.

Have a great day Amy. I hope all goes well.
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 - Noah update

I tried to scan your last couple condos to see if Noah's urine was collected via a needle into the bladder. J.D. has had some blood show up a couple of times when the urine was collected that way, and it was just some blood from the needle going it.
Sending continued healing vines to Noah, and conforting vines to you.
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 - Noah update

Interesting about the cheek pouch...I wonder if he had something stuck there, and when the vet inspected his mouth - and she was very thorough - it dislodged a crumb. Hmmm....

I asked if she thought the needle stick could have caused the blood, and she said it was unlikely. If he continues to behave normally, we'll recheck in 30 days.

ETA - Thank you, Dyana - that helps me tremendously! It was a needle stick....she said it was unlikey to have caused the blood, but she also said anything is possible.
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 - Noah update

Hi Amy - I thought so too on the pouch thing... crazy, but i now think she was right. Who knows huh. Sometimes BJ would also paw at the side of her mouth too, as if she was trying to move something. all odd... so so true on the anything is possible. Sounds like a good plan on the recheck in 30 days.

Enjoy your morning!
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 - Noah update

Good morning Amy ~O) ~O)
I read your condo from yesterday. What a beautiful story, and I love your pics. I hope Trix surfs well for you while you're at work and all goes well for Noah. Sending you happy and positive thoughts today :-D
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 - Noah update

Nice #s for Miss Trixie!!! WTG, lil girl! :mrgreen:

I'm so glad that Noah's doing fine, Amy. I know all too well about the blood in the urine as I've experienced that twice (Jr. Mint, and now Bubba). After 4 rounds of antibiotics (2 of Clavamox, and 2 of Covenia), we did another round with Baytril (10 days), and thankfully I think it's cleared it up. Finally (anti-jinx). Scooter, his uncle, had something in his urethra, and we think it was tumors as he wasn't able to pee, and usually went outside the box most of the time.

Sending tons of healing vines, and positive thoughts for Noah. I wish for him to make a full and speedy recovery. {{{{{AMY & NOAH & TRIXIE (just cuz)}}}}}
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 - Noah update

Sorry I missed Trixie's condo yesterday. That's wonderful how she came to be with you. What a lucky girl. I hope the blood in the urine is a one time thing with Noah. Sending prayers for Noah.
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 - Noah update

Hi Amy,
Rusty had some blood in his urine once after having urine drawn via the needle in the bladder. I asked the vet about it and she said it was not uncommon for the needle to cause a little bleeding. Noah sounds like he is fine, so I hope that the blood is nothing at all.

Have a good day at work and try not to worry.

Ella & Rusty
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 +4 90 - Noah update

I am so relieved Trix headed back to the lagoon. With everything else that is going, her higher numbers last night threw me for yet another loop.

Thank you, everyone, for sharing your experiences. It's such a huge help to hear...

Back to work...
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 +4 90 PMPS 120 - Noah upda

Back up to the blues. This is not an unusual PS for her, but I'll be curious to see if she food spikes again.

Noah had a good first round of dinner. I'm attempting to stalk him in the LB and I don't think he's too pleased with me spying and eavesdropping on his activities. I just want to "hear" him pee more than anything, but no luck so far. At the same time, he seems to be fine, and I'm managing to drive us both crazy....big sigh.
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie AMPS 99 +2.25 107 +4 90 PMPS 120 - Noah upda

Hi Amy.....it's all in the perception....I think 120 is beautiful. :-D And ya know, with meter variance, it not that much away from 99 *grin*

I kept picturing the way Checks let food drop from his mouth, but he had teeth missing in back. You would have mentioned it, if that was Noah's issue too, right?
Hmmm, know what it feels like to have celery string stuck between your teeth? Okay, so he wasn't eating celery, but maybe as others have suggested, he had a tiny piece of food stuck in teeth? Does that even happen to cats?
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie PMPS 120 +2 83 - Noah update

No fuds spike...Yay! Noah acting totally like Noah....a very cautious and tentative Yay!

@Barb - I didn't think of it before Michelle mentioned it, but now I do wonder if Noah did have a piece of food caught in his teeth or in his mouth somewhere that was annoying him. He does have all his teeth, and according to the vet the other night, his mouth is so beautiful for a 10 year old cat (no gingivitis, virtually no tartar, no visibly bad teeth, ulcerations or masses), he gets a gold star. Earlier this year, his littermate, Petey, had an emergency dental. A week later, Petey was freaking out about his mouth again. It turned out he had a piece of food caught in his suture. As soon as the vet got it out, he was fine. So, I definitely believe a piece of food that is caught can cause them discomfort.

I still don't know what I think about the urine situation. I am on edge, no doubt, but he just seems so totally OK. I just don't know. It was relieving to hear that other kitties have had blood that was probably caused by the needle stick, and I do recall having a few insulin injections that ended with blood in the syringe, so I do know anything is possible. Continued vines with regards to this one would be greatly appreciated.
 
Re: 11/1 Trixie PMPS 120 +2 83 - Noah update

Amy, I'm so glad Trixie has an unspiked +2 (and isn't adding to your worries).
Continuing to send Noah many vines ~ I can hear your "Yay" (though it's cautious and tentative ;-) ).
I hope you have a restful evening. Worrying is exhausting (spoken from an expert ;-) ).

:YMHUG:
 
Trixie's looking great!

I am glad Noah is doing better, Amy.
Sending more healing & eating vines to Noah, and calming vines to you.
 
Lovely to see greens bookended by blues.


Sending vines to Noah and hugs to you.
 

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