Need help! * Not A great Update #22*

[Flatcoatluver]

Sorry I don't come to this side of the bored very often, but please help us. Our kitty has pretty much completly stoped eating. Keshaw did this same thing last year (when we went on vacation), but we were able to get her back eating. But this year when we went on vacation in July, we also added a new dog to the family. I am hoping it's just this transition. When we got Sage in July and went on vacation she was HUUUGE. Now she is just skin and bones.

We syringe fed her today and yesterday with kitty formula. We have bought dry kitten food, and she ate like 10 pieces, and then stopped. She tried a little bit of can food, but mostly ate the gravy, untill yesterday and she didn't even lick the gravy. She has tried a little bit of cat treats. The thing is when she ate the food, we didn't force it on her. But now she is so weak she can't jump up at her normal spot to eat her food. If we offer it, she seems to just reject.

So we have a couple ideas, but are main thought it that she has tape worms, and they have took over her body. We are going to try and get her in tormorrow to the vet. But honestly at this point, I feel like my baby is to far gone, at only age 7. Please if you can help me, or just keep her in your prayers, that would be perfect.
http://agility.zoto.com/img/45/019e50f743955e9d4cc27f45a96bb198-.jpg
This was her last year, when she started eating again.

[Catty1]

Make sure she gets water. I don't know if tapeworms could do that to a kitty, I hope the vet can see you!

Can you take a poop sample with you in a baggie? That will save some time.

The vet may recommend A&D wet food - it is a post op food that is just crammed with nutrients. My mom used it for one of her cats - mixed with some warm water and syringe-fed.

When was Sage's last checkup?

She is a beautiful girl, and I am sending PT Prayers her way.

[Karen]

She'll be in our prayers, poor girl!

[Flatcoatluver]

Make sure she gets water. I don't know if tapeworms could do that to a kitty, I hope the vet can see you!

Can you take a poop sample with you in a baggie? That will save some time.

The vet may recommend A&D wet food - it is a post op food that is just crammed with nutrients. My mom used it for one of her cats - mixed with some warm water and syringe-fed.

When was Sage's last checkup?

She is a beautiful girl, and I am sending PT Prayers her way.
She has been drinking, but I don't think she has used the litter box, I would have to check. She has been constantly cuddling with me and sleeping with me at night. Which she never ever does. Sage is the dog, Keshaw is the cat. I honestly don't know when Keshaw's last check up was, it's probally way over due. :(

[Catty1]

Keshaw, sorry!

PT Prayers for that pretty girl!

[Flatcoatluver]

I hope you didn't take me rudy Catty. I am just a emotional wreak, I hope my little girl doesn't have to be put down. I have tried so hard to keep my emotions in check.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this.:( When my RB Pepper stopped eating, I had to syringe feed him with the Hills A/D mixed with water that Catty1 had already mentioned. Sometimes this will get the cat used to eating again so then they'll start eating again on their own. She'll remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

Prayers on the way...

[Medusa]

Prayers going out for Keshaw and you that the vet will quickly determine what's wrong and get her back on the path to good health. I hope you can get her in quickly because it sounds like time is of the essence. Sweet girl, get well soon.

[kuhio98]

Time for a vet visit. They can learn a lot with a blood sample.
Sometimes our kitties start behaving differently (like snuggling with you) to get your attention. They are sometimes trying to tell us that they don't feel right.

[Zippy]

Prayers for Keshaw on the way.

[Flatcoatluver]

Well we got a appointment in a hour. Please keep the prayers coming.

[Catty1]

PT Prayers for Keshaw!

I didn't think you were rude in the least - noticed nothing of that kind! :)

[Freedom]

Prayers for Keshaw!

[Flatcoatluver]

Well she is back home and eating a little bit. The vet gave her some cordisone and antibiotics. She took a whole bunch of tests and is thinking that it has something to do with her liver. :( I don't know much about liver, so I don't know if it's something that we can save her with.

The vet thinks she is going through the same thing she went through last year. So she thinks there is a big change we can get her back. But right now it's just a waiting game. She is going back into the vet tormorrow mourning.

Please countinue those PT prayers.

[loveallfurryfriends]

Keshaw, I am praying for you!! Sending Hugs your way. I hope everything is going to be ok.

[Ginger's Mom]

More prayers going out for Keshaw. Get better, sweetie.

[Flatcoatluver]

She just used the litter box!! YEAH!! She hasn't used the litter box in a long time!

[Medusa]

Great news! You go, Keshaw! (Literally. LOL)

[Catty1]

GOOD NEWS!

I have read here on PT that if a cat doesn't eat for a long while, they can get what's called 'fatty liver disease'. I don't know much about it. But if she gets drinking and eating soon enough, hopefully that will help.

Great that she is using the box - get more better, Keshaw! :D

[catfamily]

Along with your vets antibiotics you may want to ask about regualar electrolytes given to her.
I buy the electrolytes from revivalanimal online

http://www.revivalanimal.com
I have packages of it and mix it with water when i feel they are a bit dehydrated and not drinking enough.
I put it in a NON needle shringe and slowly give whoever needs it 2-3 milligrams 2-3 times a day for 2-4 days as needed.
When cats get liver problems or any problems from getting older sometimes they need extra fluids...they need a lot of water at that point in their life and if their not drinking it...i usually help them with the electrolytes.
Only once in a while.Not on a regualar basis.I wouldn't do it regualarly without the vets permission.
I always have it in the house for when i see a cat look sluggish.
It's been a blessing having the powdered stuff on hand.
Mix 1/2 tsp of electrolytes to 1/4 cup or 2 ounces of water.
leave it in refridgerator and discard after a few days.

[Flatcoatluver]

Keshaw is now throwing up all of her food that we have been syrenging her. I have a big feeling this is her last day with us. :(

[animal_rescue]

Awww hang in there Keshaw :(

Prayers coming your way! <3

[Catty1]

PLEASE call the vet and see if it might be a side effect from the prednisone or the antibiotics!

Antib's mess up even a human's digestion. Hopefully the blood work will also show something do-able!

MORE PT Prayers for Keshaw!

[Flatcoatluver]

We called the vet to see if we can bring Keshaw in earler then 4:30 but the vet wants to wait untill the blood test comes in, so hopefully it does have something to with the shots. I have been reserching liver falure and Hepatic lipidos comes up. I have a huge feeling thats what she has... and it scares me so much.

[Medusa]

Try not to scare yourself. Wait until your vet takes a look at her. We still have mighty prayers headed Keshaw's way......

[Catty1]

Are the blood tests expected today?

Uabassoon had this trouble with her Corkscrew for a loooong time....and finally things got better!

Read through her thread, here in General, and you might find something helpful.

Hopefully you can syringe water and Keshaw can keep it down. Also wondering about Nutrical - it is liquid as well, and high in nutrients. Do you have any?

HUGS!

[catmandu]

We Are Sending Major Prayers From The Lucky Found Cats Paradise Hotel For Your Dear Keshaw.
We Pray That You Can Get Her To Eat, And Will Be Able To Stabalize Her Condition, And Restore Her To Health.
The Pet Angels Are With Keshaw To Love And Comfort Her.

[Catty1]

Waiting for news, sending prayers...