Meriadoc

Just got back from taking Merry to the vet, as while he's been on a renal diet for his kidney issues, he's started losing weight again.

Back in March he was a thin 4.5kg, now he's a skinny 4 kg, but the vet says while he's definitely under weight he's not emaciated.  Since he doesn't seem lethargic or out of sorts, but is alert and seems to be in good spirits, not in distress, we're running another panel of blood and urine analysis to see where we stand.

There are apparently some treatment options with medication, so the lab work will give us an idea of where we've come since March, and if treatment will help at all.  He's also going to let us know the cost of a month's supply of the suggested medications, to help us decide if we'll try treatment for a month or so at least, or if it's something that we would be able to afford long-term.

Merry and Pippin actually turn 14 on Friday (July 1st is their birthday we determined when we got them as wee six week old kittens back in 1997).  Hopefully he'll be with us for a few more years yet, but we'll have to wait and see.