Nope and nope. (I don't think I see flea at all) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gloria B. Lane Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:00 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: OT: Mysterious condition
How about flea allergy? Also, have you tried changing his diet? At 10:50 AM 3/30/2005, you wrote: >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?