Kitty update...

Wouldn't it be nice to post a blog that didn't have anything to do with worrying about kitties?

The vet said that the blood tests indicated that something might be up with Drizz's liver.  He also noted that his skin looked slightly yellow-y, which is also a sign of liver problems.  However, he took another x-ray of Drizz's belly and says that his intestines just look "strange, all bunched up".  So what he wants to do is open him up and see what's wrong with the intestines, and also to take a liver biopsy while he's in there.

Siiiiigh.  He'll call early in the morning to get the go-ahead for surgery.  At this point I'm going to say yes, because I think I'd rather pay a lot of money and possibly find something "early" that could be fixed rather than just let Drizz languish and  hope it goes away on its own.  Of course, there's always a danger going through surgery... and Drizz isn't exactly young (he's about 10 years old) so I really, really hope this won't end up being one of those times when the kitty dies on the operating table.  I *really* don't think I could handle losing another kitty so soon.  Not my Drizz - he's been with me for so long.  When I got him, he was one of those little mewly kittens with the little pointy tail.  He'd attack his toys with that sideways kitten-bounce dance that they do.  So tiny and sweet.

He's staying at the vet tonight so they can look after him and make sure he's got enough fluids, etc. (since he was also a bit dehydrated).  I miss him and just want him to feel better and come home so we can all get on with our lives.

Thank you all for your continued good thoughts.