RE: Mysterious condition

[Hideyo Yamamoto]

I will!  Thank you, Barbara!   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb Moermond Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 1:44 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Mysterious condition   wow, I just can never believe how cruel our species can be.  You give OB extra scritchin' and snugglin' today for me. Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, Kerry – I hope so, too.  When I rescued from a very irresponsible (in my mind they were) people – who would just leave him outside all the time with no food and no water and would never let him in the house because he pee-ed in the house a couple of times – I used to find him sleeping behind the bush, sitting, but closing his eyes – because it was just too cold to be comfortable for him (also they live in a neighborhood where lots of coyotes are, and they kill cats)  - they used to leave a garage door just wide enough so that he wouldn’t be able to get in (I used to see him trying to get inside the garage, and he couldn’t) – it was very sad –but anyway, I promised to OB that I would provide him a better life – so I hope that he will get better soon!!!   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MacKenzie, Kerry N. Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 11:57 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Mysterious condition   Hideyo, I'm sorry to be of no help as I don't know what OB could have as you've ruled out hyperthyroid but I hope you succeed in finding out - or he gets better, in any case. He's a lucky little fellow to have you looking out for him. Sending out positive vibes for a fast diagnosis and cure for OB, love & hugs, Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:50 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT: Mysterious condition Hi, list, I need your advice – I have a boy kitty, OB who is about 10 years old, and I rescued him a couple of years ago.  For the past couple of months, I noticed that he has been losing weights (especially hind legs area) also his hair coat was getting really thin the bottom half of his body – I did first not worry about it, he has a really good appetite – but all of sudden, I realized that he could have hyperthyroid due to the symptoms I see in him (drink lots of water, too), and also could be kidney problem or diabetes.  Anyway, I took him to the vet (he also had an ear infection – really stinky in his left ear) and did the blood work – and it all came back very normal including T3 and T4 test, and liver and kidney functions are also fine.  I asked about if caner is a possibility – she says it is, but do have to do an X-ray to see –   But very mysterious – he acts fine – but I am very concerned about him losing weight and hair – any idea or insight on his condition? This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!