11/29 Rusty AMPS 205, +5 124, +9 148, PMPS 190, +4.5 108

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Yesterday (Annifursary Day)

Good Evening L&LL,

I think last night's shot was very short. Maybe I need to go back up from the skinny 0.1U. I'll give it another day to see. Anyway, Rusty went to the vettybean today for his monthly B-12 shot, so today's numbers are not representative (or maybe they are). He lost 1/2 lb. since last month even though he's been eating well and RAWZ has good calorie content. Rusty now weighs 9 lbs (at his heaviest, which was too heavy, he weighed almost 18 lbs). His weight loss has been gradual and the Vet attributes it to his age. His last bloodwork (in June) was excellent. In January we'll have a full examination with bloodwork.

Lots of odds and ends to do today. I feel like I wasted the day. But we did our daily walk to the post office (it was snowing) and this afternoon I worked out on the rower and bike (on a wind trainer). Gotta get in shape for the Holidays, not to speak of snowshoeing and x-c skiing!

Wishing all a good evening and sending vines to all in need,

 

[carfurby (GA)]

It sounds like the vetty visit went well. I've had cats lose weight as they got older. I hope Rusty comes down for you soon.

 

[Judy and Boomer]

Funny how that tiny bit of juice can make such a big difference!
Come on Rusty....back to the lagoon with you!

 

[Madrona and Leda (GA)]

Gently down to the water Lagoon Meister

 

[MyTitan (GA)]

Work the juice Rusty, Titans pulling for you

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

Eek!!! What you doing out there Rusty???

Time to head back down to the Lagoon where you belong!!!

I think there's not a lot you can do for the weight loss.....as any body gets older, it's harder and harder to keep the muscle mass up and since muscle weighs more than fat, they can eat a huge amount and still lose.