Oh Jill.  You little expensive (but oh so worth it) mystery.

Yes....we just can't let a few months go by without a scare now can we?  We have SOLVED the peeing on my bed problem.  That is no more.  And I promised her when we left the vet last time that she wouldnt have to go back if she stopped (and she did!).......but it seems she just wants to keep visiting her friend Dr. Tan.

For the past couple of nights, Jill has been HACKING all night, I mean seriously hacking all night.  She has done this before.  But its usually just a hacking fit once and then it stops.  This had happened two nights in a row now and for extended periods of time.  Me no likey.  I let it go after the first night, but after the second night, panic set in.

Off we went to Dr. Tan.  She saw us in the waiting room and I just couldnt help but laugh and say "I think she just likes coming to see you every couple of weeks."  In a way, I was glad what happened next did, because it confirmed that I am NOT crazy.  Dr Tan was examining her and she was just hacking away.  I was glad Dr. Tan got to see it for herself, but on the other hand, panic REALLY started to set in.  Dr. Tan thought her lungs sounded great, but something was definitely bothering her when she touched near her throat, so she was going to try to get her neck area included on the x-ray.

So off her for X-Rays she went.  I felt myself having the beginning of a near anxiety attack right then while I was alone in that room waiting.  And guess what..........PERFECTLY CLEAN. 

Dr. Tan found nothing wrong with her.  Gave her an antibiotic IN CASE she has some kind of infection (but she thinks not)....I dont think my apartment is dry, because I have a dehumidifier.

She sent the film to Jill's oncologist, who also agrees - chest films and neck and throat, all look great.  So.....apparently, Jill can cough on demand when she wants a trip to the vet.  It's a really good thing I love this kitty so so so very much.......:D