Jessie Update

The vet took tried to get a fecal sample, but couldn't get enough for a
positive parasite determination. She did go ahead and treat her for round
worms, but said that usually adult cats don't get them (we know that Jessie
did have them, at least 3 months ago, because DH *saw* them), and when they
do they don't usually cause any significant weight loss.

More worrying, though, is the fact that Jessie was running a low-grade
temperature (a little over 102F), and her coat is rough, and a bit of her
third eyelid is showing.

We're going to have to have the blood test done - I have to bring her back
to the vet tomorrow morning since I wasn't able to pay for it today (I have
voluntarily given all my credit cards to DH in the hopes that he can dig us
out of the debt we're in, and had only my debit card with me - DH will have
to give me a credit card to use tomorrow).

All in all, Jessie is not in dire straights, but *something* is wrong
(although it's still possible is was all caused from stress over the last 4
months), so any spare purrs will be greatly appreciated.

Adrian...

Continuing purrs for Jessie to feel better ASAP.

Christina Websell...

Lots of purrs coming over that Jessie will soon be back to full health.

Tweed, KFC & BF

polonca12000...

Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for Jessie to be well again
really soon,
Polonca and Soncek

Monique Y. Mudama...

Purrs, spare and otherwise, are still coming.

Good for you, recognizing trouble with credit cards and handing them
over.

Cheryl Sellner...

More purrs for Jessie that it's something simple.

cybercat...

This makes sense to me. You said she is still eating well, as far as
you can tell?

CatNipped...

Sam Nash...

Purrs continuing for Jessie.
Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

sriddles...

PUrrs that it's just one of those transient things that disappear.
She's eating good, so that's a real plus. Sometimes we hoomins have off
days and little bugs too. Don't you wish they could talk.

Yes, I had to separate her from 7PM last night until 10AM this morning, so
she had her own food dish and water - and she ate *quite* a bit. Her
activity level is slightly down, but she's still alert and playful too.

cybercat...

It is good she is eating, but then why the weight loss? (I thought

Monique Y. Mudama...

I think thyroid issues can affect metabolism ...

stress-related weight loss happened because they just lost
their appetites.) Hopefully she just went off her food a bit
while all the confusion was going on, and that is how she
lost the weight. She can gain it back now that things are
back to normal.

Marina...

Purrs ongoing. The symptoms (and her 'stary' eyes in the picture) sound
like possible hyperthyroidism, but stress is just as likely, I think.
Did TED suggest a thyroid test?

CatNipped...

I don't know what they're going to test for when they take blood today, but
I plan on asking.

Wayne Mitchell...

Our purrs will be ongoing as long as Jessie (and you) needs
them.