Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Bean Gets a Clean Bill of Health

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 Charlene was do for a round of vaccines and her annual physical, so I took her into the vet last week. We decided to do a "geriatric" blood panel to see how things look. It's shocking to think she's entered that stage of life, but Bean turns nine in just a couple of weeks.

All is well with Charlene. She's lost a few ounces since her last visit, her teeth are excellent, and the blood work results all looked great!

We're so glad she's doing so well. Let's hope that all continues for many years to come!


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  1. DessaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Do you recommend getting that blood panel, even if a cat is seemingly in perfect health? My cat turns 10 this year.

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    1. Laurie CinottoFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

      I don't think it's a bad idea. You can use it as a point of reference should things change.

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    2. RogueFiccerFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:35 AM

      It's an excellent idea and worth the investment. It's a good idea to have a record of what normal levels are for an animal on record for future reference, and bloodwork can pick up on problems in the earlier stages, before there are more obvious signs.

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  2. LG's momFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Atta way, Bean! You go, gal! Keep on keepin' on. (From one older gal to another. :-))

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  3. BergFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Yay, Bean! Glad to hear that you are in good health.

    One of our cats is about 14, and that seems impossible... It feels like just yesterday that he moved in with us.

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  4. Random FelinesFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    good job Bean :)

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful Bean.....! She is so gorgeous.

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  6. ChiLibrarianFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Glad to hear you're in the pink, Beanie!

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  7. WaheedaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Hurray for a healthy Bean! :)

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  8. tengel28February 25, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Yay for you, Charlene!!! I am happy to hear that you are in the best of health! It certainly shows! You look mahvalous!! :-)

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Welcome to the Grand Old(er) Dames!

    Rosemary K.
    Mpls, MN

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  10. JasonInIllinoisFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Hooray for the Bean. I know what you mean about cats getting older. One of mine turned 9 last year but she doesn't act it very much.

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  11. tcmFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Yay, Bean! May you have many happy and healthy years ahead. You don't look a day over five.

    My friend Bumblebee is turning 16 this year and welcomes you to the club!

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  12. SamFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Good to hear Bean is healthy. And yes, an annual Elder Cat Blood Screen will pick up issues long before a cat will tell you!
    Looking FAB, Charlene!

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  13. K. WhiteFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    She's smiling in that first pic! She's so proud! :D

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  14. RogueFiccerFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    You are looking simply marvelous, Queen Bean, simply marvelous! Long may you reign!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Such a regal Queen Miss Charlene Butterbean, wow you look so lovely and to know you are so healthy is wonderful..It must be because of your Mamma and Poppa and Miss Wylla Stout..Happy Birthday you sweet angel..ciaoX()

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  16. Kitty LaneFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Here's to the next 9 years for Bean!

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  17. KerryFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Hip hip hooray -- how wonderful to hear that the Bean feels as great as she looks! These are particularly stunning portraits. And did Wylla go along to keep her sis calm?

    Also, I'm with the definitely-yes crowd on the blood-panel front. For non-seniors, too.

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  18. TeughcatsFebruary 25, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Nine doesn't seem geriatric to me. I guess because the first cat I ever knew and loved lived to be 21 so I want to assume that all my cats will do the same. Of course it would be ideal if they lived forever but....

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  19. Elyse KFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Regal Charlene Butterbean! What a gorgeous lady you are! Happy almost-your-birthday day!

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  20. HopeFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    Yay Bean, so glad to hear that you are as healthy as you are beautiful. My "older" cats are turning 10 this year...they are still my beautiful baby kittens, as I call them! BTW, your whiskers are especially striking today.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Good job, Bean.. Sending you some of my almost-19-year-old Peanut's juju so you live at least another 10 like her. :)

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    I'm glad Charlene is doing so well, and I agree that getting baseline numbers for our dear pets as they go into their senior years is an excellent idea.

    Peggy and Wylla-look-alike Diva

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  23. BlindcopyFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    That's great news. She's looking awesome, too :)

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  24. PatFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    The clean bill of health sure can make you feel good as well.

    Congrats to Bean!

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  25. LoulouFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    She is so beautiful and is such a good cat! I'm glad to hear she's in good health.

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  26. Beulah BeeMarch 2, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    Wondering what the secret is for excellent dental health. Do you brush? I just can't wrap my head around the process, is it really possible? If you're shy for things to blog about, I'd love to get your thoughts on this topic.

    So happy to hear of Bean's good health!

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