Hi There,

It's obvious from your post that you take very good care of your cats! You feed them premium quality foods, provide vet care when needed, and you are aware of what is going on.

Yes, to be safe, you should not only have another blood panel done, but also a urinalysis. The urinalysis is important because some problems will show up in the urine before they do in the blood. Older cats lose muscle mass, which can result in weight loss and is considered normal, but you want to be sure there isn't anything else going on. The vomiting isn't very often, but there is still a chance that it indicates some medical problem.

I don't see any problem with giving Greenies as a treat. You know that they should not be given as the main diet, and your boy loves them! His regular diet is very high quality.

Senior cats are prone to many different health problems, such as kidney disease, liver disease, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes. If by chance your kitty should have one of these, early diagnosis would be a good thing. I have had cats live to 18 and 19 years old while treating them for a variety of problems.

Take care, and please let us know how things go.

PHKitkat

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