I'm kind of going back and forth on the vet thing. Poor thing was very sick about 8 weeks ago, throwing up bile and very lethargic, and I took her to the vet and they couldn't figure out what was wrong with her. We decided maybe it was just a humongous hair ball and they gave her fluids under the skin and told me to give her as much Laxatone as she'd take. He recommended blood work, but I took her home and within 48 hours, she bounced back to her old self.

Ever since then we've been doing the Laxatone, which she loved up til the second tube. She's gained about half a pound, which is actually kind of a big percentage gain because she only weighs 6.5 pounds. She very energetic and alert and looks/acts healthy (except for the skinny part). So we haven't been back to the vet. She's only 9years old, which the vet says is early for kidney problems, but he was suspicious. I'm not noticing any difference in water consumption or the litter box. For now, I just want to wait and see. She's always been thin...her name is Quinn and we call her Thin Miss Quinn.

Thanks everyone for your feedback. I don't have any kids so my cats are like my children. I actually think having pets should be required for anyone who is going to become a parent!