He's already showing his colors as a typical male!! He just wants to make sure that he has your FULL attention and that you are only worrying about him! :p
Hope he does better!
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He's already showing his colors as a typical male!! He just wants to make sure that he has your FULL attention and that you are only worrying about him! :p
Hope he does better!
Well, I did feedings at 11pm and 5am. He seems very good! Ate on his own both times. Your prayers must be working. :)
Sounds to me like he is on his OWN feeding schedule! Maybe he is just not a big eater and would rather sleep?
So glad to hear he is doing better but I'll say a few extra prayers just to be safe.
While this might be true, it is possible that this is waht caused his problem in the first place. I understand that babies get low blood sugar quickly and then it is hard for them to want to eat (and need to be coaxed or forced).Quote:
Originally Posted by Laura's Babies
But his next feeding went well, and he is running around the room as fast as his tiny legs can take him (and peeing in the food dish :eek: ) WELL?? It LOOKED like a litter box :rolleyes: I guess. (LOL)
Oh goodie, I'm glad to hear he seems to be feeling better. :)
It sounds like you are doing just the right things, Jen. As others have said, where would this little guy be without you?
And it sounds now like things are picking up for him..
Prayers are being sent along from all of us to you and Dr. Bellows and all your fosters.
Hugs and purrs,
Pat, Peony, Sydney, Poppy, Elmer, and Priscilla Angel
Hey Jen!! I had to laugh when I read that Dr. Bellows peed in his food bowl!! I think that is a good sign!! I pray that it is and he continues to act zany!!
This little guy is giving you a run for your money! He doesn't know how persistent you can be!! :D ;)
I am taking Doc Bellows to the vet today. He is just TOO thin. :( Maybe it is nothing, but I need to have him looked at for peace of mind.
He IS eating, but I do not know if it is enough. He just doesn't look as good as his sister.
We hope the vet has some ideas as to why he is so thin and how to get some meat on those little bones.
Good luck!
The Tribe
Dr. Bellows - hope the doc finds the perfect food for you!
Makes me think of a teenage male - their metabolism is roaring, and they are so active they burn off whatever they eat. Hollow leg syndrome!
Prayers for the wee guy.
I sure hope it's nothing Jen. Prayers on the way.
One Food That I Have Tried Jen Is The Baby Kitten Food From Royal Canin Which Generally Is Promotionally Priced Most Of The Time.
We Are Praying For Dr Bellows And We Pray That He Can Survive This Crucial Time In His Young Life.
Poor boy, :( He has an infection. We found an abcess on his rump. And the small bald patches on his feet are also indicative of an infection. She (vet) believes it is a staff infection. (a culture will be grown to determine). In the mean time, he will get clindamycin AND clavamox. And so will his sister.
The vet feels that it is possible this is the reason the other two died. It is very hard on babies, and she told me the outlook is not always good. but that the combination of these two medicines have been known to work.
I'll also need to keep the abcess drained and cleaned.
Poor thing actually weighs 1/2 ounce LESS than he did 3 weeks ago. :(
So he will be needing big time prayers over the next week or so.