Holly is in just the right job as far as I’m concerned!
Andy weighed 4/10ths of a pound more this time, a sign that the hyperthyroidism medication is helping!
While Holly left the room to get Dr. Olejnik, Andy, to my amazement, stayed on the scale.
Which isn’t to say he didn’t check out escape routes while staying on the scale.
Dr. Olejnik returned to tell me further results.
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His high blood pressure was better last time, though at 148 systolic, was still high in a cat. This time: higher again. His doctor thinks they may have do this check in a quiet room in future.
Hyperthyroidism? I’ve improved my frequency of actually giving him the evening dose. I have to make afternoons my “nighttime” for the biggest part of my sleep time if I am to be awake at 10pm to 11pm, the 12 hours after his morning dosage.
More active? Eating better? I have noticed more, bigger poop in his litter box of late, so he must be eating more.
Activity level? He’s an elderly cat, so I have say I don’t really expect him to be playful.
Anyway, the hyperthyroidism medication is helping.
A new follow-up appointment was made for January 13th.
He went right into the carrier when Holly brought him in.
Hiding in the dark….
He did pop out of the top to thank Holly, I guess.
Regardless, Holly gave Andy a little loving!
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Perhaps Mr Andy’s blood pressure simply reacts to extra excitement: getting into the carrier, getting out of the carrier, being hugged by Holly, and all the other procedures. It’s good that his hyperthyroidism is responsive to medication (I wish mine could do the same).
Andy did seem to enjoy the way she carried him when he came out of the carrier…the paws over her shoulder were a good sign.
The bp reading sounds like he has “white coat” syndrome , where just being in the doctor’s office raises your bp.
I’ve alwayd felt Andy had “white coat” syndrome, but…. Anyway, he does respond well to Holly, who has several kitties and a dog. I suspect Andy understands that!
The stress of being in a doctor’s office makes some humans’ blood pressure rise, it makes sense that it could do it to cats too
I’ve often felt this
My dad had a terrible time with it
I have the opposite problem: low blood pressure!
Perhaps Mr Andy’s blood pressure simply reacts to extra excitement: getting into the carrier, getting out of the carrier, being hugged by Holly, and all the other procedures. It’s good that his hyperthyroidism is responsive to medication (I wish mine could do the same).
That’s something I’ve asked his veterinarian about.
And what was the answer?
She’s going to have the blood pressure check done in a quiet room.
That might mitigate the circumstances somewhat, but not entirely.
Andy really likes Dr. Holly. Maybe he’s so excited in her presence that it raises his blood pressure a bit.
Holly is a technician, but she’d do well to continue her education toward becoming a veterinarian! I’m very impressed with how she handles Andy.
Good boy Andy
He surpris4s me how good he is there!
Such a cutie. Glad he is doing well.
It’s encouraging!
Andy did seem to enjoy the way she carried him when he came out of the carrier…the paws over her shoulder were a good sign.
The bp reading sounds like he has “white coat” syndrome , where just being in the doctor’s office raises your bp.
I’ve alwayd felt Andy had “white coat” syndrome, but…. Anyway, he does respond well to Holly, who has several kitties and a dog. I suspect Andy understands that!
Good Andy! The snap on the scales expression, really is my favourite one Doug. It talks! Thanks Holly!
LOL! Yeah, that’s a good one. I like Holly and the way my kitty boy responds to her.
I’m glad the meds are helping Andy! He was a good boy too, yay! 😻❤️
Me, too. The hyperthyroidism medication has reversed a weihh5 loss situation. The blood pressure medicine has been less successful.
Aw, I hope his BP will come down with a different med or higher dose – I know all about this!
That is good news, Doug! Glad to hear Andy is doing better and you are finding ways to work around him.
I like that rolling carrier, though Nod would blast through soft screen doorway in no time flat. 🙂 She is a Force of Nature!
Yes, that carrier is very handy compared with others I’ve used.
Yaaay!
I like your rolling carrier! I couldn’t decide on which to get (I like the stroller-like ones) and went with a little folding dolly for now.
ps: The pic with his tail out of the carrier cracks me up… too keet!
LOL! Yeah, that one cracks me uo, too!
I’ve found this particular carrier the best one for me. It’s lightweight and fits over my Rollator seat in a way that is just right.
Can you share the brand so I can bookmark it for my next ourchase? No worries if it’s long forgotten.
Sweet!
He mostly is!
😊
Aww! I’m so happy that his meds are helping him!
Me, too! Thanks!
He feels in good hands
That he is.
they all love your boy so much… no wonder he is simply the best…
Holly and both his veterinarians at that clinic take excellent care of Andy.
Adorable Andy pictures, and that’s really good news that medication is helping him!
Thanks!