Hi There,



I'm glad that you are taking Kitty to the vet. Something is definitely wrong and you need to find out what it is.



Before you start thinking about what you can do to try and put some weight on Kitty, she has to have a blood panel and urinalysis done. Possibly x-rays also. The cause of her being ill has to be determined so she can start getting the right treatment.



A senior cat is at high risk for many things. Some possibilities are kidney disease, liver disease, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes. Not to scare you, but she can even have a tumor somewhere. Chances are, though, that whatever she has is treatable.



To minimize the trauma of going to the vet, I would first take the crate out of wherever it is kept and left where Kitty has access to it. I would put a soft towel or a cat bed inside, to make it more attractive to her. Over the weekend she will get used to the crate and it will be easier to put her inside when she goes to the vet on Monday. I would also drape a towel over the carrier so she won't be frightened by what she sees. If she likes treats, it wouldn't hurt to put those inside the crate as well.



Your vet is most likely used to examining and treating hard-to-handle cats so I wouldn't worry about that. With Kitty not feeling well, she might not be aggressive anyway.



I know how hard it is to have a sick kitty and not know what is going on, especially when it's a senior cat. I'll be thinking about you and your baby in the coming days and will remember both of you in my prayers.



Please keep us updated on how things go on Monday.



Regards,

PHKitkat

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