During Murray's annual "senior wellness" exam his vet ordered an abdominal ultrasound to further investigate a perceived mass found in his x-rays. What follows is the report from his radiologist...
"Murray was a perfect patient! (I beamed with pride when she told me this.) The ultrasound shows a small (2.5cm) right kidney, a larger (4.5cm) left kidney, but no mass in the abdomen. (FYI, normal feline kidneys range between 3.0cm and 4.0cm) Both kidneys show degenerative changes that are common in older patients, but based on blood and urine tests, they are functioning normally. The remaining organs, including the stomach and intestines, appeared normal. I did not identify a cause of his vomiting but suspect a food allergy."
In order to perform the scan, Murray had to have his belly shaved. We call it his "summer cut" and it should grow back in about 6 weeks. Right now, his belly is really soft! Here he is resting with his brother Ira...
"Murray was a perfect patient! (I beamed with pride when she told me this.) The ultrasound shows a small (2.5cm) right kidney, a larger (4.5cm) left kidney, but no mass in the abdomen. (FYI, normal feline kidneys range between 3.0cm and 4.0cm) Both kidneys show degenerative changes that are common in older patients, but based on blood and urine tests, they are functioning normally. The remaining organs, including the stomach and intestines, appeared normal. I did not identify a cause of his vomiting but suspect a food allergy."
In order to perform the scan, Murray had to have his belly shaved. We call it his "summer cut" and it should grow back in about 6 weeks. Right now, his belly is really soft! Here he is resting with his brother Ira...
Some close-up shots of Murray's "not quite six-pack" abs...
Muffin Top
Good to have my baby home and healthy. I love my boys!!
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