Nicknames: Poohkie, Pooh-Bear, KK La Fay, Kaysums, Babe-sey, Kaci-face
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-mixed breed
Gotcha Date: January 29th 2006 Birthday: May 1st 1996 Coloration: Orange Tabby Likes: Playing with her toys, running around the house, sunbathing on the back porch and watching the birds and squirrels in the back yard, napping, licking my face and biting my hair Pet-Peeves: Loud noises, being picked up and held, strange cats wandering into the back yard (where they don't belong!!), visiting the vet and the camera (she hates having her picture taken). Favorite Toy: Her boogie mat, red catnip apple, catnip candycane and little furry mice. Favorite Nap Spot: Her blanket bed, the *cave* in the cat tree, any place she can make a nest or snuggle beneath a blanket or pillow. Favorite Food: Cat treats! Skills: The silent meow and looking innocent. She's a world class runner and jumper. Dwells:
indoors Arrival Story: Grief stricken after my sweet Abby went to Rainbow Bridge, I had no plans to get another cat. There's a saying, *the former cat sends the new cat* -- my angel Abby definitely had other plans for me! One month after Abby went to the Bridge, I learned that a friend was dying from cancer and desperately seeking a home for her two cats. It was only a few days after I learned of their plight that I made up my mind to adopt Kaci and her sister Miss Mittens. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made! Bio: Kaci is my sweet little sunshine girl. She's a sweet, affectionate snuggle-bug who is blessed with a sunny and happy disposition. She adores attention and being fussed over. In addition to being very outgoing and friendly, she's super-curious about everything and just a tad bit stubborn at times. She wasn't very vocal until recently but lately seems to enjoy talking about everything. Lives Remaining: 8 of 9 Forums Motto: Mommy thinks i'm adorable! The Groups I'm In: ☆☆CIRCUS FOR FURS☆☆, **Catstertown**, *HAPPY KITTIES*, ♥ Chatty Cats ♥ , **Tabbies With 'Tudes** , Hey! You Look Like Me!, PETS for OBAMA, American Dream Café, Brilliant Orange Cats Unite, Catholic Pets, Da Cat`s Meow!, Dreamy Girlcats, GreenPaws, I'm no longer alone!, light a candle...., Olde Furts, ORANGE AND WHITE AND WE LOOK ALIKE!!!, Orangie Girls, PAWS Angels WAGS for Kindness, Pawsome Pages, Pen Paws, Purr It Forward, Sweet Face, The Birthday & Gotcha Club, The Hazel Lucy Appreciation Society, The Kitties' Club (TKC), THUNDERCATS*, Tigger's Arcade, ~*~Princess Divas ~&~ Prince Charmings!~*~, ♥ Kewlest Catster Kitties ♥
KACI's HEALTH ISSUES:
Kaci was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in December 2008 and has been taking methamazole for her hyperT. In November 2010, she was diagnosed with suspected Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) and successfully treated with antibiotics. She is now dealing with chronic kidney disease (CRF). In November 2011, it was discovered that she has a heart problem called Mitral Valve Regurgitation, probably caused by her hyperthyroidism.
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DAILY DIARY PICK: July 7, 2007; October 5, 2007; January 29, 2009 (my Gotcha Day anniversary!); March 6, 2009; March 10, 2009; May 28, 2009; July 19, 2009; September 15, 2009; September 25, 2009; October 15, 2010; November 8, 2010; November 17, 2010; December 4, 2010; March 22, 2011; March 25, 2011; June 12, 2011; June 19, 2011; July 11, 2011; December 18, 2011.
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Dear friends, I haven’t been here for awhile and apologize because I know I’ve missed many of your birthdays, gotcha days and other special days and I’m so sorry. I also apologize for both myself and my family for being backlogged in answering our pawmail. Today is my angel brother Pete and angel sister Jennifer’s gotcha day and when mommy saw all the emails we received, she decided to come on here to both thank everyone and explain why we haven't been around.
Let me try to explain why I’ve been MIA. In addition to her usual busyness and not having lots of spare time, earlier in the month mommy was feeling very lousy and miserable because of bad allergies and sinus problems. Day after day after day of feeling lousy wore her out. That, along with other not-so-good things happening in her life and the next thing she knew, she was feeling very depressed. She feels depleted of energy and being on the computer makes her feel worse. She decided to take a short break from Catster (although she has taken some short peeks from time to time). She’s been doing everything she can to shake her depression by keeping busy and doing *fun* things with friends and is starting to feel better. Her allergies and sinus problems have finally gone away too. That’s good news! We’re going to continue our Catster break for a few more weeks and mommy hopes she’s feeling much better by then.
On May 17 I went to the vet for my 6 month wellness exam. They checked my blood pressure and it was ok. I lost weight again (down to 6.6 lbs.) and my gums looked a little pale (possible anemia) plus my heart was beating very fast. The vet said everything else looked ok. I had a full blood panel done and the results were mixed. My creatinine dropped to 3.0 (very good!) and my BUN went up to 45 (not alarming). My red blood cell count is at the low end of normal so fortunately I’m not anemic.
The bad news was my T4 result. It was 5.8. The lab considers anything between 0.8 - 4.0 as normal. 5.8 is much too high! Mommy was shocked. Apparently the ear gel stopped working, even though we increased the dosage. Now I’m back to taking pills for my hyperthyroidism. We started at the dose I took before I switched to the ear gel. The dosage will probably have to be increased. It’s been tough for both me and mommy, getting those little pills down my throat twice a day. Fortunately the methimazole doesn’t taste horrid like the appetite stimulant does and I don’t put up a big fight like I did when mommy tried to give me the cyproheptadine pill. Mommy holds me still for a few minutes after giving me the pill and checks my mouth before letting me go. She’s sure most of the pills are being swallowed or dissolving in my mouth. My thyroid will be retested on June 4. Purring that the test results show good improvement and that we’re on the right track and I stop losing weight.
So we’ll be away for a few more weeks but we’ll be back again.
Hope you’re all having a pleasant Memorial Day weekend!
THANK YOU! for celebrating my birthday with me and for the congratulatory pawmails, pictures and gifts! You made my Sweet 16 Birthday extra special!
Mommy has been feeling downright crummy because of allergies, a sinus infection (with headaches) and arthritic achy joints and hasn't felt up to coming here to thank each one of you personally or answer pawmails, although we plan to thank you personally and answer pawmails over the next few days.
Today is an exciting day for me. It’s my 16th birthday! Mommy says for girl peoples it’s traditionally called Sweet Sixteen. Well, why not for girl kitties too? I love being Sweet Sixteen! MOL!
Wow, May 1 sure is a popular birthday on Catster. There are 2,642 Catster kitties celebrating their birthdays with me today. Wow! Wishing a very Happy Birthday to all May Day kitties!
How am I going to celebrate? Mommy told me she bought a can of Tiki Cat Salmon. It's delicious and has a nice amount of broth in it. Later on today, she'll give me the salmon broth and then take the salmon and put it in the blender and puree it so the salmon chunks don't upset my sensitive tummy. She says that's what I'm having for my dinner. Yum, yum, yum!!!
Mommy didn't buy me a pressie because I don't want or need anything. It's true! I feel very blessed 'cause I have more toys and beds and things that make me comfy and happy than any one kitty could ever need or want!
Thank you for the happy birthday wishes! There's a buffet with birthday cake and ice cream on my page -- please help yourself!
The Dog Show: Who's Your Mama?
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