u/tarperha

These were my blood draw results and I’ve had to reach out to my PCPs office twice about the results. I was told that everything was fine, my ferritin is on the lower end but my PCP said the analogy that my “salt in the pan was fine (my iron in my blood) but my reserves were a little low (supply of salt in the pantry)” and that I only have 1/4 markers for iron deficiency. However, I showed my results to my partner’s mother who is a nurse and she was saying I should be on iron supplements.

I just don’t know what to think anymore. Should I try to go to a different physician? Or is my PCP correct? I’m just really tired of being exhausted and dizzy all the tjme.

My sweet girl is 9 years old, I got her a year ago from the shelter and this is my first time owning a cat. I took her recently for her blood work and the vet did a senior panel which came back great ☺️ but it got me wondering what else I can do to make aging a little bit smoother for her?

Right now she’s on a wet food diet which I mix with some warm water and she gets a daily hairball supplement. Is there any supplement or dietary additions that I should consider as she gets into the double digits? Tips or tricks you guys have learned about taking care of senior cats? 🐈‍⬛💗