A couple of weeks ago, I noticed that Willa's appetite started decreasing, and then, one week ago, she started having horrible diarrhea. The diarrhea is usually a sign that her IBD is acting up, and she gets a steroid injection.
Her not eating well also meant that she didn't get the full doses of her medicines (bloodpressure, anti-nausea and appetite stimulant) which are mixed in her food. Whenever I medicate her with a syringe she starts gagging and spitting up everything. So the meds in the food were a good option, until she refused to eat.
I took her to see her vet. She had lost some weight (she's less than 6.5lbs) and her bloodpressure was out the roof. Amazingly, her bloodwork was normal (she turned 20 one month ago).
She got a steroid injection, and I started medicating her orally again on Friday evening (which went better than expected).
I feel horrible that I let this go out of hand, and I have apologized to Willa many times.
The good news: She's back to normal (even the poop) after 2 days of rigorous treatment.
Willa, I am so sorry I put you through this!
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