Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Jewel Goes to the Vet

Yesterday, I woke up really really really early and took Jewel to the vet for another blood pressure check.  I made the decision to take her myself as her dad's house is stressful on her and I figured it would not provide for an accurate blood pressure read for her to be very stressed out for a few days before her appointment.

Jewel's blood pressure is now NORMAL!!  Personally, I think this is due to a combination of a much less stressful environment and her medication.  She will remain on the tiny dose of medication she's on.

Unfortunately, she's lost a tremendous amount of weight, again. :(  She's lost 5.5 more ounces in the past 3 weeks, which takes her down to 8 pounds 9 ounces.  I noticed she wasn't eating a lot the past few days, but she's been eating better than she had been in general, so I decided it was time to ask the vet about the a/d.  The vet agreed this would be a good idea to try, so we are now mixing it gradually into her wet food and feeding her *three* times a day.  Essentially, she gets to eat whatever she wants, whenever she wants.



Jewel: There were only two things good about this. 
1. I got lots of treats!
2. I heard the doctor say I get to eat anything I wants as much as I wants!


She seems to like the a/d which is a big relief!  Plus, she won't necessarily *have* to eat as much of it if she isn't hungry as she would a normal food given its high in calories. :)

I just hope she will gain some weight.  I worry about hers.

18 comments:

  1. Poor baby! Give her a cuddle from us, and present her with a whole roast chicken :-)

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  2. Good news about Jewel's blood pressure! Now let's hope she starts eating and puts some weight back on. We're purring for you, Jewel!

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  3. That is good news that Jewel's blood pressure is down to normal! I am purring for her to eat more (like I should talk, I don't eat enough either!).

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  4. Come on Jewel, eat up!

    Feel better.

    Nubbin wiggles,
    Oskar

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  5. SO glad her blood pressure is normal! Now it's time to eat like mad, Jewel!

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  6. Hi there Jewel and family. Thank you for coming over to us and leaving a comment :) I hope you eat the stinky goodness and put on more weight soon, sweetheart!! Your mom worries about you xx

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  7. Want me to take you out to dinner so you will eat more? I'll show you how! Love, Cody

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  8. We are glad to hear your BP is down. Harry highly recommends Salmon as a special treat(especially fresh, heh,heh,heh). We're glads you found some food that makes your tummy happy!
    Harry, Dexter and Tipp

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  9. That is some good progress Jewel, not you need to chow down! Come on, let's eat!

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  10. AD is yummy stuff Jewel, so do eat as much as you can sweetheart. We are happy that your BP is under control now. Sending you big loving purrs little girl

    Gerry & Mungo

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  11. Jewel you must eat up and get some meat on your bones - that will make you even more cuddly.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  12. We're really glad her bp is normal, that's a huge relief.

    Purrs and purrayers that she eats and puts weight back on. We could spare a few pounds (or more) between us!

    -Nicki and Derry

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  13. Oh dear - purrs and prayers will be with Jewel. We hope she can get healthy again. ha ha - I can give her a pound or two myself.

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  14. Glad she's doing better. Perhaps she'll start eating better soon.

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  15. Thanks for stopping by to visit today.

    I hope sweet Jewel takes complete advantage of being allowed to eat whatever, whenever, as much as she wants! XOXOXOX

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