BraveHeart - PRAYERS needed, GREAT update Feb 6.

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Originally Posted by jenluckenbach

I feel so bad for him.

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My Marlin had 38 teeth extracted in September. While I didn't have to force feed him, he didn't eat much except soft food for several weeks. It takes time for the gums to heal and toughen up. He didn't eat at ALL for 5 days and had to have fluids to prevent dehydrating; but he had enough 'fat' that we just kept up with that and he started the soft foods before it got to needing a force feed. I know what you mean, feeling so badly for them. I was alsmost in tears seeing Marlin so sad and miserable those 5 days!

So yes, just keep trying, Braveheart is healing daily and will come around. PRayers for both of you.

I am so sorry for Braveheart who lives up to his name - actually I think you would deserve the same name for taking care of the sweet boy.

My booboo had all his teeth out and he did so well after it.
I am so happy he got most his out thanks to you.
I wish i could take him in.I'd love to have him.
I wish I had the plane fare to do it.
Anyone talking him?
9 years old is not old and he would need someone that doesn't mind gooming him daily.even fingers going through his fur after getting to know him doing this daily helps the skin breath better and helps it not get too clumped w/tangles.

Jen!! I am catching up and just read about BraveHeart!!! Our Raven was not in great shape when she had her teeth pulled. BUT she was much younger than BraveHeart!! PRAYERS coming for dear BraveHeart!!!

Woo Hoo way to go Braveheart. You just made a lot of Pet Talkers very happy. We will keep the prayers going up for Braveheart, so appropriately named, to have a speedy recovery.

Hey Jen:
Has that handsome boy eaten on his own yet??

NO, the stubborn kid!! :p But soon, I can feel it. ;)

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Originally Posted by jenluckenbach

NO, the stubborn kid!! :p But soon, I can feel it. ;)

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Come on BraveHeart... be a good boy and start eating on your own now! :D

You might want to try deli turkey! Come on, pretty boy, eat your food.

or baby food chicken broth/gravy.
mine can't get enough of that if i get it for a treat...or upset tummy.
the vet told me it's good for tummy upsets for a few days.

Still wont eat. :( But he did produce his first poop since he's been here.

BraveHeart, sweety, please try to eat something on your own... I'm rooting for you!

that's getting a little scary,him not eating yet jen..will he lick food?You must be frantic.did the vet give him antibiotics after the surgery.sometimes they do that.but not always needed.
geez...maybe the vet needs to look in his mouth again,see if there's something else.
do you think he may be giving up?something from his past.missing his original owner.
I'm so sorry for him and you worrying so much for him :(

So...he won't eat wet OR dry on his own?

I know Mr Meow took quite a while before he ate.

What is it with your fluffy fosters and food? ;)

Maybe the poop will stimulate his appetite, now that all systems are working.

Prayers for beautiful Braveheart!

Come on, little Braveheart! Just taste some yummy food, just to see what it's like...

Love, Columbine

This cat will NOT eat (deja vous of Mr Meow??). :(

He had blood drawn today to check his kidney levels and T4. I highly doubt they are better (yet). :(

In the last week he lost 1 ounce. And sine he took a rather large diarrhea dump right before we left for the vet's, I will say that he is holding his own. now he just needs to GAIN!

I will be upping his force feedings (intake) now that I feel thathis tummy can handle larger portions. Hopeflly this will help.

But through the giving of pills, the suq-Q fluids (both twice a day) and the force feeding at least 4 times a day, I must admit....he is a real good sport. :)

COME ON BraveHeart! We all want you to thrive.

Will post test results when I get them.

Trying to remember what finally got Mr Meow to eat...I think one day he just felt well enough and away he went???

Braveheart is older, and sicker...so it might take him a little longer. Glad he is a good sport though! :)

(And just how is Meow-Man anyway? ;) )

We'll keep up the prayers for Braveheart that he'll improve....

The crew (all 8) are pulling for you Braveheart

BraveHeart's blood work is not promissing. :( I spoke to the "other" vet who believes, if he hasn't improved with what we've been doing so far, that he may not improve. :( I will call my "regular" vet for a second opinion, when she is back in the office tomorrow.

(It is not that I don't trust vet #1, but I just want that 2nd opinion) Vet #1 is the one who operated on Mr Meow and has him on this new drug......so we know he's good, since Mr Meow is doing fantastically!

So, we may be maing a very sad decision in BraveHeart's near future. :(

I'm so sorry Jen.You always go the limit on helping so many homeless cats...and giving them your own home and love until they get better to find a perminate home.plus so much money on vet bills as well.
i hope he gets a full recovery...but if not..he is getting the love necessary before he goes.i really hope he makes it.i really am praying hard on this poor little guy. :(
Braveheart...please,get better,you are loved so much,by so many,especially your foster mommy.

OH no...PT Prayers for Braveheart! I hope your regular vet has another idea...and with a little more time, your boy will turn the corner.

HUGS and MORE prayers for Braveheart!

Jen - does he respond to affection? Does he at least know he is loved?

Bless you for all you do...

His favorite thing is a good chin scritchie! :) (needless to say, he get those all the time) I have been cradling him on my lap to feed him. I rub the top of his beautiful head and tell him how wonderful he is.

I am not giving up, yet, but I need to find out if his kidneys even have a chance at recovery. :(

O Jen!!! I REALLY REALLY Pray that Braveheart can turn around!!! Give lots of
"good head scritches" from ALL the Clan Cats!!!!!!

Prayers for brave BraveHeart..

I sure hope that there's something that will be able to help him improve. I'll continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

HE ATE!

BraveHeart ate the canned food I left for him overnight, AND ate canned food given to him this morning.

Amazing! :) :) :) WOO HOO!!!!!

My heart sank when I read the update on the last page then I read your last post Jen and I smiled from ear to ear. You have such a wonderful affect on this ill kitties. I think they know how much you are fighting for them and that makes them want to fight harder. I hope and pray Braveheart proves the tests and the vet wrong and gets well. If all he needed was love and a strong fighting will he will definately get that where he is now. And the PT prayers won't hurt either.

(((HUGS))) to you and chin scritchies from me to Braveheart.
Michelle

Huzzah for Jen! Huzzah for BraveHeart! Good kitty! :)

Love, Columbine

GREAT NEWS, we are still pulling and praying.

Wonderful news! Keep up the good work Braveheart!

WOOHOOO!!!!

Then he is feeling better, I think...and maybe his kidney levels will be better as well...HUGS!

These stubborn fluffy boys with their food! :D

GREAT news!

On the road to a Wonderful happy life with A Pain Free mouth!
Keep it up Braveheart :)

Thanks for the great update.:) This is wonderful news!!!:D I hope he'll continue to do well from now on.

Joy!

Keep it up Braveheart, everyone is pulling for you.

Wonderful news that he's started eating on his own. All that tender loving care you've provided worked!!! YA HOO!!!

We will be starting him on thyroid medication to help up his levels. Hopefully this will make him feel even better.

Force feeding, will continue until he eats VERY well on his own. (because he really needs to gain weight)

I TOLD BraveHeart last night about all the people who love him and are praying for him and who want him to LIVE! I told him how he could not leave until Laura returns from work. I told him he is the best and deserves the best......I guess he listened. ;)

He's a very lucky boy to be with you, Jen. You have a way of working miracles with these difficult little ones. Bless you for doing this!

Braveheart Sweetie, you are doing so well! Keep up the good work and keep on eating a LOT for your foster meowmie and so you will get better soon!

What great news! FANTASTIC!!!!! Keep up the good work, sweet boy!

Prayers are still being said..

Love, purrs, and hugs to BraveHeart and Jen.

Peony, Poppy, Sydney, Elmer, Pat, and Priscilla Angel

The vet office just called to say the lab FORGOT to run the kidney value test. So they will do so, and I should get a report tomorrow.

So We don't know yet exactly how his kidneys compare to the last test.

(dumb lab)