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[adrianem]

It looks like Nanook has that ailment. You know, the one everyone has: getting older. We'll know more tomorrow when the blood tests come back. The vet suspects elbow dysplasia and/or arthritis for the bum foreleg, but he has also gained 10 pounds after having been a rock solid 64 lbs his whole adult life. So we're checking for diabetes, Cushing's disease and thyroid imbalance as well as whatever else is on the Senior Wellness Test. *gulp* Senior He's not even 7 yet.

Until we know more, Nanook is to be kept quiet and resting; no walks, no roughhousing, no fun. Poor guy.

Me? I'm just a big wuss where he is concerned. This is an emotional and financial stress I really don't want, but it's part of the deal, so I will afford it. He's my baby.

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[goldenstag.livejournal.com]

I think you'll find plenty of us are sympathetic. When my cat started projectile vomiting (just before we had him diagnosed for diabetes), I was very unnerved and concerned for him. The shots are helping, he doesn't throw up more than his brother as far as I can see, and definitely not the other issues. Whew. But he is getting older (as well as his brother -- littermates), and now I'm seeing him slow down a bit. That's unnerving.

[kahnegabs.livejournal.com]

Do let us know how the tests come out.

Good luck to you both.

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[shutt3rg33k.livejournal.com]

Thank you!