I inherited Sufi in July, 2004, upon the death of one of my dearest friends. At that time, his age was estimated to be around 17. Sufi is a Pixie-Bob, which is why he has no tail; just a stump.
He's a big boy, but he's lost a great deal of weight due to his latest illness. When I first brought him home, he weighed just under 20 pounds! Although 20 pounds was overweight for him, the 11 pounds he weighs now is too underweight.
Here he is, relaxing in the living room after his vet visit on Saturday.
On March 13, 2007, Sufi was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. His T-4 level was 13.12, which is life-threateningly high. Because of his high T-4, he is also suffering from hypertension and tachycardia (fast heart beat). His vet has him on 4 different medications to keep him going until I can get him the radioactive iodine treatment he desperately needs. The I-131 treatment will cure the hyper-T problem once and for all. The only issue is obtaining the funds to afford the treatment. Please visit the Bella Sierra Designs blog to see gorgeous designer jewelry. Sales proceeds will go toward covering the cost of the I-131 treatment.
Sufi is a fighter and I'm hoping he'll get through this latest medical issue. He overcame diabetes in 2004, and has survived several life-threatening intestinal blockages.
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