My cat is showing symptoms similar to those associated w/ hyperthyroidism; weight loss, frequent urination, eating/drinking a lot, etc. All of this started up about 2 months ago. Sadly, I haven't taken her to the vet yet because we can't afford it. She's a sweet cat and I will do what I can for her, but she's getting up there in age and I don't know what the vets can do.

Sorry to hear about your cat, btw. I hope that things continue to improve!

Not the best pictures, as it's impossible to get a good pic of her anyway.

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Drinking water.

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Max says thanks!

A buddy of mine that lives on a farm has a Persian/Himalayan mix that came home knocked up by a stray, so not sure what else is in there. He's def. a cool cat.

Here's another where he's not exactly being so smooth.

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So MacArthur got his balls taken off today.

They sent him home with some sedatives that lower blood pressure and reduce swelling. Unbeknownst to my wife, he evidently spit his pill out. Rommel got ahold of it instead and has been absolutely blasted this evening. Rommel's never done sedatives or anesthesia worth a damn (I won't even let the vet put him under anymore but they know us well enough that they'll give him a local and let me hold him down for minor surgeries; he's a good ol' boy so he deals with it). This thing has him wiped out enough that he can barely stand up.

So now Patton is the only dog in the house that isn't doped to the gills and he's trying to figure out what the hell's going on.

Wives are worthless...

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Sammy's problems started with Hyperthyroidism. We almost lost him then and eventually two years later. It starts with eating and drinking a lot, but they totally stop that soon. The condition can lead to an enlarged heart that will produce and dispatch blood clots. Sammy eventually died of Saddle Thrombus which was a big clot paralyzing his tail half. He died after hours of agony.

Your vet can right you up a pill for the condition that really manages the condition. It's not very expensive but it does great work for your cat. In case of Sammy it was given basically after the damage to his heart was already done.

BTW, I have never missed a pet like I miss my adorable Sammy. :(

I don't normally get that close to our pets but would feel the same way if/when I lose my cat Pepsi. I've just clicked with him more than I normally would.

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Might as well add the other two - Molly, our 12 year old Aussie and Cola, our brainless female (Pepsi's sister). This is Cola usurping Molly's bed, as usual.

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My Rosie is that way for me. I can tear up just thinking about when that time comes. She just turned 13, but still seems healthy.

The white toes on the all black cat are awesome. It's like he's a barefoot ninja!

family pet kills one year old..HARHARHAR

family pet is going to die soon...SO SORRY YOU POOR THING

When we got Pepsi, the white toes (only on his back feet) and the white on the tip of his tail sold us. He was too cute.

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Cola kind of came along for the ride because she cried so pitifully when we took him with us.

Yes... Because this thread is a great place for this.

That's because cat's rule and dogs drool. ;)

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