Why does the vet want a urine sample instead of the senior panel blood test?

I am taking two elderly rescue cats to the vet tomorrow for what I thought was a senior blood panel. However, I got an email late last night (I guess now it's morning) telling me what time I could come drop them off; in that email she said she was collecting urine. No mention of the blood test. It was too late to email her back a question or to call (I actually fell asleep early in the evening and then woke up at midnight and saw the email then).They have both experienced rapid weight loss, pee and drink excessively, have diarrhea, vomit and the female has a very grungy look about her. So I suspect a thyroid issue, diabetes and/or kidney issues. This is why I want a senior panel done. I guess the urine can tell if there are kidney issues but what about the other potential problems?By the time I get an answer back, I will probably have already spoken to the vet but just in case, I figured it doesn't hurt to ask here.I definitely understand where you are coming from. I volunteer and foster for a few rescues and some of the things I see and hear astound me! These guys were abandoned at the pet-sitter and were on the way to a gas shelter before I got them. I have had one old cat personally, she passed away a year ago from cancer but we never gave up (we fought it over a year and I spent about 2 grand; she was only supposed to live 2-3 mo post diagnosis but obviously lived longer than that and had good quality of life until the last month); I only let her go when it was apparent she was on her last legs. These are my first fosters that are so elderly but because of their health and behavioral issues, I will end up keeping them. They both still look like they very much enjoy life and so I hope that whatever the issue is, that they can be treated. Thanks for the info! I hope then that the urine test will be enough as the male at the very least hates to be bothered too much ( I just know I am going to bepicking up some very grumpy cats at the end of the day).

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The bloodwork can tell them a lot about organ function but the murine sample can help determine if there is a UTI as well as detect high blood sugar. It ia a good idea to have both checked. Seniors are more prone to UTIs.I have a soft spot for the old guys so I hope all is well but it sounds like they are in good hands no matter what. I want to beat my head against the wall everytime I see folks that want to write a cat off without having the problem checked out because it's old.Grr!

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How can I live a more healthier lifestyle?

Hi everyone I am a 18 year old girl who is about to start college in a few weeks. Basically I want to start living a healthier lifestyle, because I want to have more energy than I do now since I am going to have a busy schedule this semester. Do you know of any exercises that I can do at home that could keep me in shape. Also how can I change my eating habits, as of now I just eat whatever I want. I'm 5'0 and weigh 148lbs which is about 30lbs overweight for my height I think.

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A healthier lifestyle is largely composed of your diet. If you want to lose weight, you will have to create what's called a caloric deficit- eating less calories than you're burning each day, without eating too little which could cause you to store fat instead. Some examples of a healthier diet might be have eggs/toast or a lettuce sandwich or oatmeal for breakfast, with snacks in the day being things such as almonds (nuts in general) , fruits, vegetables etc. For dinner, whole-grains pastas, lean chicken, salad, etc are all good choices. Eat healthy, but switch it up too! For an exercise plan I would recommend following a specific routine like The 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels. And just try to add more movement in your life as well- every little bit helps!Good luck, I hope you enjoy college!

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• The diet is probably the most important aspect of losing weight. If you are serious about losing weight and trying to get a flat stomach and all... email me and i will send you a diet plan that i use for myself and i weigh 145 and im 5'8. I workout everyday and lift weights and no im not manly looking. goodluck

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How can I get and without doing sit ups?

Im a girl and I realized I gained some weight over the summer. I'm 110 lb and 5'2. I have a flat stomach when I'm standing up but when I sit down my stomach looks so gross. I want to work on my stomach but I have no abdominial muscles to start with. Sit ups and crunches are really hard for me to do. I could only do 10 sit ups and 30 crunches and it hurts like crazy. What other excercises can I do to get abs?

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If it hurts when you do it, that means you are training your abs. No pain, no gain. Keep doing the crunches.

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• Well first you have to stop rushing yourself or starve. You could lose the baby fat before. But look on the internet there are many videos that might help you to have abs :)
• Everyone is born with abdominal muscles. Therefore, you already have abs. You're welcome.

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I want to get a body like Jennette Mccurdy...I've notice she slimmed down from icarly to sam and cat if you haven't seen her check it out http://www.bsckids.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Jennette-McCurdy-Sam-And-Cat.jpghow do I get a body like that in a couple week I'm currently 150 lbs and all my fat goes to my thighs and bum!!!! What can I do to lose weight, inner thigh fat , and a smaller butt Are there good cardio workouts with a lot of affect!..thanks if you have any advice and tips that would be lovely

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If you want to lose body fat, which in turn will help you lose weight, you need a workout & nutrition program designed to help you lose body fat. Nutrition is more important to your success than working out, but if you do both you will achieve your goal faster. Check out the website below. They can provide you with a custom workout & nutrition program designed to help you achieve your goal of losing body fat (aka weight). It is simple to follow and I think the program is relatively cheap. I think I paid approx. $55 for it. I've been using my custom program for 3 months now and my body has completely changed. They tell you the exact exercises to perform, number of sets, reps, etc., each workout day. The nutrition plan is simple to follow as well.http://www.fullonfit.comI hope this post helps you. Good Luck

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How long did it take you to lose your baby weight after your first child?

I was just wondering how long it took everyone? I'm 30 weeks and wondering how long it's gonna take me to be back in my size clothes that I was in before I got pregnant. Thanks so much! :)

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i breast fed for about a month still had baby weight...It took about 3-4 months before my baby weight and baby fat went away. (: i went from 145 to 130to 120 to 118 all the way back to my normal weight. It will probably take you a couple months before going back to normal.. dont be like me an throw away your favorite jeans just cause you dont fit in them right away. cause eventually YOU will. Good luck and CONGRATS(:

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• 6-12 months, if you breastfeed.
• I'm "the cow" who walked out of the maternity hospital wearing my pre-pregnancy jeans. I then lost more weight while breastfeedingAll I can say is its taken 9 months to put the weight on so give yourself time to loose it! There is no rush and the important thing is to be looking after your baby and yourself firstEat healthy, do gentle exercise like walking with baby in pram and it'll come off when it comes off
• Years. I'm not one of those lucky btches who lost all the weight and more during two weeks of breastfeeding. I couldn't remove a single pound while I was nursing. I'm not alone. My youngest is nearly five and I nearly had this wild hormone shift. My pre-pregnancy figure is coming back slowly. Granted, I stopped trying to lose weight after busting my butt four years ago only to end up exhausted, starving and still fat. Still. It took me years. I hope it doesn't take you that long, but if it does, you're not alone.
• With my first it was rlatively quickly, about 7 months. But I believe that breastfeeding was what saved me. I did no excersize and followed no diet until my eldest was 5 months old. I just did a bit of walking and a few sit ups in the morning for those final two months to get rid of the last 5 killograms, and I did not really change my diet all that much, I might have avoided sweet things and kept away from fizzy and sugary drinks, but other than that I did nothing out of the ordinary. I had picked up 20 killograms with my first pregancy! But the kilos just melted off me. And it's not like I'm naturally thin, or anything, I've always had to watch my weight. Breast feeding turned out to be the most effective weight loss program I could have taken!But with my second, he is now 3 months old, I'm already seeing that I'm going to have to diet and join a gym. :-(
• I ate responsibly while pregnant and didn't put on much weight at all. I didn't eat junk and crap (only occasionally) and made sure I had a healthy diet as much as possible. Of course I didn't starve myself, I did eat enough not to be hungry, but I snacked on carrots instead of potato chips and my desserts were fruits instead of chocolate...And then I breastfed and I went down one size under my original size within a month after giving birth and stayed that way.So I think it all depends on how you eat now and how you eat after the baby is born.Edit: I didn't start excercising (apart from walking with my baby in the park - if you could call this excercising really...) till my baby was 9 months old as I was worried if it would reduce my milk supply. I just only ate healthy (and I didn't starve myself at all, I did eat all the time when I was hungry) And I was 37 when I gave birth.
• I had lost all of it by my 6 week check up.

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