Simba and Lucy visit the vet.

We wanted to make sure that we were doing the right things for foster kitties, so we made an appointment for them to see our vet.

At first, Simba couldn't wait to exit the pet carrier.  Then he wanted to go back in.  I think he knew what was coming.

Heart, lungs check out fine. As did eyes.





"Didn't I just see a thermometer.... EEP!"





Lucy had to be wrestled out of her carrier.





Heart murmur detected, but nothing to worry about for now. Lungs good too.





Allergy eyes all better.





"Where did that thermometer disappear to....EEEP!"





You will be happy to know they are getting healthy, but still have a ways to go. On careful examination, the vet did find that their coats were still shabby (as in thin and brittle fur) in areas, mostly their haunches and back legs.  She examined the bald patch on Simba's shoulder, and said it could be scarring, but to keep an eye on it. Should it get bigger, or similar patches show up elsewhere, bring him in, she will pluck a few hairs and check for ringworm.  Didn't show any ringworm sign under UV lamp, but it's something to keep an eye on. Simba weighs in at 7.5 kilos.  


Onto Lucy.  Lucy does have a heart murmur.  Vet said it's something we need to keep an eye on, and should be checked every 6 months.  It's  not a problem now, but as she gets older, she will need medications and probably a special diet.  We were told to keep watch for labored breathing, lethargy.   We have made an appointment for her in 6 months time for a follow up on that.  Lucy weighs in at 5 kilos.

The grooves from ill fitting collars are still there and could take a long time to fill in.

Both of their eyes have cleared up, no more allergy issues, but should it happen again, we have the ointment to treat it.  

The vet said their weight is perfect now, so two meat servings and biscuits to nibble on during the day is enough, and to not give into their begging for more, or else they will could get obese, which is a common problem with previously malnourished animals.  Just keep doing what we are doing, and they will continue onto a healthy life.

So, overall, they are improving. Vet said she can't understand why someone would treat such beautiful and expensive animals the way that moron did, but she said given more time, they will physically recover. She does agree that mentally... that will take longer.

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