We managed to whittle down Holly's estimate considerably

[MIButterfly]

due to not running tests that are "not necessary at this time." Whew! The bottom line is the vet doesn't know what's wrong with her, but bloodwork will hopefully point them in the right direction. She always screams the whole time at the vet's office and she did when we first walked in and for a minute afterwards and hasn't made a peep since. She's lost four pounds since last year. Four pounds! I just noticed last week that she seems thinner; I don't know how I missed that before. I guess I paid more attention to Martini because of her health issues and didn't watch Holly as closely because she was the healthy one. I feel terrible about that.

[biophile]

1. Weight loss is easy to miss if you see them everyday

Each day, the infinitesimal amount of weight loss becomes the new normal.

[montanacowboy]

2. We just lost our Persian little girl last week

I noticed her losing a lot of weight and when we ran the tests she was in stage 5 renal failure. I had another Persian who had the same and we decided we would do the IV's at home. It only extended his life a while and put him in a lot of misery. So decided not to do that to her.
Just got her ashes back, we miss her so much.
Best thoughts for your kitty.

[SheltieLover]

4. Deepest condolences to you, MC

Healing vibes on the way to you.

[MIButterfly]

5. I am so sorry for your loss, montanacowboy

I extend to you my condolences. I know how hard it is to lose our beloved pets. They're more than pets, they're family and it's heartbreaking. I hope sweet memories of your kitty will eventually bring you peace and comfort.

Thank you for your thoughts about my Holly.

[SheltieLover]

3. Please keep us posted!

Healing vibes to you both!

[MIButterfly]

6. Thank you, SheltieLover!

[SheltieLover]

7. How long until you have an idea what's going on with her?

[MIButterfly]

10. The vet said they'd let me know in a day or two

but they're closed on Friday and Saturday for the 4th, so if I don't hear from them tomorrow, it may not be until Monday. The vet did say she might e-mail me the results of the tests over the weekend. If she does, I hope she explains them. I hate it when I just get a list of numbers and don't know what they mean. We'll see what happens.

[SheltieLover]

11. All fingers & paws crossed here for favorable results!

Pls let us know what the vet says?

[MIButterfly]

12. Will do, SheltieLover!

Thank you. ❤️

[SheltieLover]

13. Ty! 💞

[George McGovern]

9. Thanks for letting us know MIButterfly. Good bargaining.