Re: [Felvtalk] Losing weight

2009-06-19 Thread Amy
Wow! Maybe I should just do the blood test and rule it out. I'll join the group and learn more. Thanks! Amy > Hi. When first diagnosed Frankie did > not have other symptoms and the > diagnosis was a surprise to all of us. > In fact, he was ravenously hungry. He had an occasional > fudgy stool

Re: [Felvtalk] Losing weight

2009-06-19 Thread Laurieskatz
Hi. When first diagnosed Frankie did not have other symptoms and the diagnosis was a surprise to all of us. In fact, he was ravenously hungry. He had an occasional fudgy stool. That was it. Later, when it acted up (pancreatitis comes and goes) he was anorexic and lost 2 lbs. Pls keep us posted! L

Re: [Felvtalk] Losing weight

2009-06-19 Thread Amy
Thanks Sharyl, Thanks for the info. My vet said they have never seen a case where a cat had pancreatitis and showed no signs of discomfort or being sick but that they are more than willing to test if that's what I want to do. Amy > > Here is the link for the new Yahoo Pancreatitis group.

Re: [Felvtalk] Losing weight

2009-06-19 Thread Sharyl
Here is the link for the new Yahoo Pancreatitis group. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feline_pancreatitis_support/ They have some really good info on dxing and treating pancreatitis. I think it is IDEXX that can do the new blood test so the sample doesn't have to be set to TAMU anymore. U