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aly, I can feel your pain and worry from your posts, all these ups and downs, between hope and fear...
I really really hope the vet will eventually find out what's wrong with him. Did you get any results of the blood work already? I hope you'll get some answers on Monday!
I hope your poor little Chance will feel better soon, it's so sad to see them like that! :(
Kirsten
Hey guys,
I rushed him to the ER today :( I was just panicking and freaking out, although there had been no change in him that prompted me to run to the vet.
I couldn't afford extensive tests and the boogar embarrassed me and acted normal while we were there. He walked around the room purring again. I had to keep telling them he did the same thing at the other vet, but when we got home he just plopped down again not moving.
He did eat again a couple hours after he ate the first time this mroning. I think he will be ready to eat again soon. I hope so anyway because I've got to give him his medicine.
I just don't know what to do :( The emergency vet couldn't do much aside from what the other vet did yesterday. They told me to keep doing what I'm doing and maybe take him back to the normal vet tomorrow. I think I will go get some fecals done tomorrow.
He is just breaking my heart laying there like he's dead all the time :(
Oh, Chance--you little stinker!!! I can't believe he was "fine" when you once again took him to a vet. Aly, I sure can understand you wanting him to be seen by a doc today. I'd be frantic, too. But, overall, it does sound maybe a teensy bit better? If Chance were in terrible pain, I can't think that he'd be wandering around the ER, purring...right? If he did have pancreatitis, I think eating would cause pain and he wouldn't give a repeat performance at his food bowl. Go figure.
Has he visited the litter box since he began eating again? If so, were his stools normal? Of course, he is on antibiotics now which can upset any tummy. :confused: *sigh* Sure wish I had something more to offer. Thanks so much for keeping us informed. I happened to have my computer in my lap when you wrote this last update. When I heard I had a new e-mail, I checked immediately in hopes it was from you. :o)
Take care and please give Chance a gentle pet for me. And here's another {hug} for you. ------ Bobbi
Thanks Bobbi, you're too sweet. I have only noticed him pee so far. Hmm, I wonder whats going on in that tummy of his. I wonder if he's constipated again.
It has me completely baffled that he acts so sick here but both times at the vet he acted fine. I just can't get over how confusing that is. I almost want to move in to the dang vet office if it will make him act better. It is killing me having to watch him like this.
My vet didn't tell me anything about changing his diet, but I've read that he should be switched to a bland food like I/D. I think I'm going to go to a different vet tomorrow. A third opinion couldn't hurt.
Hi,
sorry for butting in, but I do have a cat with pancreatitis. Now, there are 2 types of it, one is really REALLY bad and the other isn't so bad. My Lilly has the not so bad type. She just needs to keep her fat intake to a minimum and she is fine. When she eats fatty food, she vomits a lot, and her belly hurts. Now, if the vet REALLY believed Chance had pancreatitis, then they would have had you stop feeding. They cannot eat until the inflamation of the pancreas goes down, and then it is very very bland fat free food.
I find it odd that he is only lethargic at home. Could you have something going on there that might be causing this reaction, like an allergy type of thing. What is new at your house? Think about anything new in your house lately, and eliminate it and maye you will find the cause. Just this weekend, I had to remove my evergreen wreath from inside to get my Julie's throwing up to stop. Apparently she has developed an allergy to that type of tree and she never was allergic before. Allergies can hit at any time for people and pets, even if you have never had a reaction before.
The bean he ate didn't happen to be a castor bean did it? Those are highly toxic and can kill slowly.
Just trying to cvome up with some ideas.
Sure hope this all turns out to be nothing and he (and you) get better SOON!!!!!!!
Nothing worse than worrying about our babies and not knowing how to fix them.
I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Ramona
It was Campbell's Pork and Beans. I don't even know what a castor bean is. If he ate something toxic though, wouldn't he be throwing up? He hasn't thrown up. Oh my gosh, I'm scared.
My stomach is upside down with worry :(
I haven't changed anything in my house at all. There's nothing new.
This is the worst thing ever. :( :( :( :( :(
Don't worry Aly, baked beans are NOT castor beans!
Oh a campbells pork and bean shouldn't be anything bad at all. But I know how upset you are, I would be too. In fact, my own Julie doesn't seem normal today. She is spacey and staying by my side all day which is unusual for her. As long as Chance is eating and drinking, try not to worry too much. Impossible, I know, but at least you have an emergecny vet in your area. You can always take him back if something goes weird.
Give him a gentle kiss on the head for me, ok?
Hugs,
Ramona
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I wish I didn't live alone. This is so hard to go through :(
Do you guys think getting a fecal done would be a good next step?
He's had the blood panel and xrays already. I'm not even sure what other tests I could get done besides the 3 fecal tests.
Awww honey, you aren't really alone--you got us!
(((((HUGS)))))
I was just writing a message and I turned around and he wasn't in his spot! He was in the bathroom looking for food (the dish was empty). So I just ran over and fed him and he's over there eating with the rest of the cats right now!!!!!!!!!!! It always gives me so much hope when he's up like this!!
And he just jumped up on the counteR!!!!!!!!!
Aly,
If he hasn't gone to the litterbox, other than pee, he very well may be constipated. Give him some mineral oil, that's what the vets at work seem to say to people when their animals are constipated.
Poor thing. We're here if you need to talk.
Chance...you stop your wierd behavior, silly guy! Get better soon.
Would constipation make him this lethargic? Right after he ate, he was right back down again :( :( :( :( :(
He might just be very uncomforable and may not want to move around too much?Quote:
Originally posted by aly
Would constipation make him this lethargic? Right after he ate, he was right back down again :( :( :( :( :(
What about trying canned pumpkin???
I'll ask the vet if that will be okay to try. I'll also have the vet feel his abdomen again.
Magic is sleeping with him right now:
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That sounds really good!!!!!! If he's eating and hopping up on counters, I think this does say he's not in great pain. :) Oh, I know that made your heart happy when you saw him looking for his chow.
Good luck through the night. I hope all goes well and that the vet will be able to give you some answers tomorrow. Still praying and hoping ---- Bobbi
Chance's coat sure does look shiny, for him to be sick. The thought about him being constipated, could make him feel bad I suppose. Sure doesn't make humans feel too well does it?
I hope he gets to feeling well really quick, it is awful to be at home alone, with a sick baby. You do what you can to feel better yourself, if that means calling a vet at home or whatever and like I said before ask lots of questions.
Aly I hopping that it was better news. Although it sounds like he is still not well, eating and drinking can't be a bad sign. I am also glad to hear that he moved. It is really good that he is going to the litter box on his own, I would believe that to mean that he feels well enough to care were he is going. Sorry I have not posted sooner, it was busy day yesterday and I was not on at all.
I know that I read that you were going to see about feeding him I/D did you every start that? I also just got done going through the vet bill, and it looks like they gave here some intravenous meds. If you would like I can give you all of the names. I did notice that they gave her Pepcid, and you may want to ask the vet about that, if his tummy is not well. This may help him eat.
This sounds almost exactly like Joey, except she had become so dehydrated that she had to stay at the vet, because she was not drinking or eating at all. I mean it sounds really close, from the gas in the intestines to the lethargy. They also never really figured out what was wrong with her either, just guesses.
If you want to PM me or post here, and I will go into alot more details on what they did with Joey.
In the meantime, prayers on the way for Chance. Also for you, I know how upsetting this is.
Thanks for the information, CatDad. I will probably contact you tomorrow after the vet visit when I have more information.
How long did it take Joey to get better? (By the way, I've been meaning to tell you I love the name Joey for a girl). Tomorrow will be day 5 of Chance's sickness :(
Thanks so much for the prayers. PT prayers are a powerful thing and I know you all are helping my boy. Thanks so much.
I'm really freaked out and now I keep checking ALL the cats to be sure they're breathing. And Chance's brother just came and sat by him and I started to panic wondering if Chance was getting worse and Lucky could sense it. I know I just need to chill out until I can get him back to the vet tomorrow, but its hard.
Sorry for another update, but here it is:
I was just really upset and expecting the worst, so I decided to go to bed so tomorrow's vet visit would come faster.
I fed the cats while Chance was still in his spot sleeping. Then I went down and fed the foster puppies and took my own dogs outside. When I came back in, Chance was sitting at the top of the stairs grooming himself. Thats the first time I've seen him do that this week so that is a good sign. I think (not positive) he had just been drinking because he was sitting by the water bowl. Then he went and started to eat. He's still eating now. I'm worried that I don't have the I/D food yet, but I'll get that tomorrow. If he keeps eating and holding it down though, do you think the food will be that bad for him? It is the food he's used to eating, but its kitten food so its really rich. He's not a year old yet so I haven't moved him to adult food. But since he's sick, is this going to make him worse?
(He just finished eating and is grooming himself again intead of plopping back down like usual!!!!!!!!!!)
*edit* He just drank a bunch!
*edit #2* He's back down again :(
Aly, I know all to well how you are feeling, especially since you are not sure what is wrong, and all you want to do is help. I think that part is the worst. I wouldn't worry about posting too much, I don't think that it is possible.:) I was creating 2 new threads a day.:eek: Nobody seemed to mind, you are worried and this is a good outlet because everybody else would feel the same way, hence we understand.;)
If he is eating his regular food that is great, and no I do not think it will hurt him. Unless the doctor finds something specific his normal food should be fine. I/D is just a bland food that is a little easier to digest and I think that is about it. I would also see it as a good sign that he is drinking too. He lethargy may just be a side effect of not feeling well. I know I get tired and just sit there when I don't feel well, maybe it is just something like that. I also see drinking as a good sign. Is his stool normal?
On how long it took Joey to get better. Let's see. I think that she must have started to get sick on Wednesday, or maybe a day before. It became very obvioius on Thursday night, and se went to the vet on Saturday. She came home on Monday afternoon and she was still a little sick. She started to look like herself on that Wednesday, but then she got that URI, and that affected her. I would say about a week, but I am still doing Half anf half on I/D and her regular food. Her stool is still a little soft, but it is looking better all the time. It is almost a normal shape again. Now, I don't know if all of the drugs that they gave her speed her recovery or not.
Please let us know what the vet says and if you need any information from me please let me know, I will get you anything that I can. I will be busy at work tomorrow, but will try to check. If not I will check when I get home late tomorrow afternoon.
Here is a big long distance hug for you:
{{{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}}
Continued prayers for Chance and you, and the rest of the family.
Hi, Aly.
I agree with Bryan that Chance's regular food is probably OK for him, at least til you talk to the vet tomorrow. Sure sounds good that he's eating, drinking and grooming. :) I swear, if he were totally out of it, I don't think he would worry about grooming himself.
Having seen him doing all this, maybe you can rest a little better tonight. If he were going downhill (as in getting progressively worse), he definitely would not be eating, etc. as he has done today.
Best to you, sweetie and to your guy, Chance.
Bobbi
Aly, when Filou was younger he was sometimes like that: not eating and hiding from us for a day or 2 and whenever he started eating and talking to us I knew he was getting better.
At that time the vet found his bloodwork was not ok but after he grew up he was fine.
Hearing that Chance eats and grooms himself is a good sign. I understand that it's worrying not to know exactly what he had but if he feels better this is the most important thing.
Aly I'm sorry this thread slipped by me - poor Chance - I'm keeping this little feller in my thoughts and prayers and tonight when I light my Monday night candle - I'll say a special one just for him. He's such a cutie-pie by the way.
If he's started eating and drinking maybe things are on the upturn - fingers crossed here.
A thought - if he had the enema he wouldn't have anything to go 'poop' with would he?!
The odd bit of grooming sounds positive as well - I hope it 's nothing more than a little 'chill' on his tummy.
{{{Hugs}}} coming across the miles to you - of course Chancexxx
Lynne
I missed all these updates (because I was not subscribed :( ) I am so sorry that Chance is not well ye, but it does sound like he is feeling a bit better (the eating and the bathing). He may well be lethargic if he is constipated. But remember, if he is not eating much he won't be pooping much either.
Hope he feels much better very soon.
Hoping to hear good news from the vet! ;)
Our appointment isn't until 4pm.
I just woke up and said his name and for the FIRST time in days, he lifted his head up in response!!!! I went over and pet him for a couple minutes and he sat up and walked over to the food. He's still over there eating.
Poor little guy has some crusty medicine on his chest from him spitting it on himself last night. The vet told me it tastes BAD. ITs really thick and icky.
I'll let you guys know what the vet says.
Did he throw up after he ate the beans? I had the same problem after my Priss ate some Chick-fil-A. She threw up then wouldn't eat for several days, not even wet food and became very lethargic and lost weight. They don't eat because they think they will throw up. We went to the vet and she gave her fluids gave us some anti nausea medicine and some medicated wet food that we had to force feed her with a syringe. Once she realized she could eat without throwing up (thanks to the medicine) it took a few days, but she came around. Good luck to you, it appears that you have a similar situation.
I'm so sorry to hear little Chance are feeling so poorly. :(
Is it possible to mix the medicine with something he likes? Can you wipe the medicine off with a wet cloth? (I bet you have) It must be awful for him to have to smell it. :(
It sounds as if he's moving a little more around now and eating a bit also. That's at least something. :)
Will be sending positive thoughts and keep our fingers and paws crossed. Get better sweet Chance!!
He was sitting up earlier for a good 40 minutes after he ate. He jumped up on the bathroom counter where Shiloh's bowls are and drank her water. Then he looked at himself in the mirror for a little while and then jumped down and ate a little more.
That gave me good hope, but then he came back to his spot and has been laying there sleeping. The kittens keep trying to wrestle with him and he lays there growling until I pull them off. He just really doesn't want to move.
The appointment I have for him at 4 is with a different vet that he hasn't seen yet. But I think I am going to call the vet he saw Saturday and ask if we can run in for some quick fecal tests.
Lallypop - That does sound very similar, but Chance is eating on his own and keeping everything down. This is day 5 of his lethergy. I do hope it will go AWAY sooooooon.
Please eat , Chance , maybe your Meowmie will get something special for eat , and you will get Turkey. Foundcats want you to EAT!
Hopefully the fact that he did not go lay back down right away is good. It may mean that he is feeling better just not up to full strength yet. That is just a guess.
I am very happy to hear that that he at least showed a little interest in something.
I think that your idea about calling the vet and asking about the fecal tests is a good idea. Maybe the new vet will have something else.
If it were me, I would get the records from the 2 other vets, including the xrays. Let the new vet know that you have the records and after he makes the initial diagnosis that you would like him to take a look at the other notes. Sometimes, looking at all the information help. Just a thought.
Give Chance a Hug for me and keep us updated
Is he pooping? They had us isolate Priss so we could monitor if she was eating and pooping, he could be constipated....keep up the meds and hopefully he'll come around, it's so hard having a sick baby, I feel for you. :(
Again, CatDad and I are on the same wavelength! (HI, Bryan!)Quote:
Originally posted by CatDad
If it were me, I would get the records from the 2 other vets, including the xrays. Let the new vet know that you have the records and after he makes the initial diagnosis that you would like him to take a look at the other notes. Sometimes, looking at all the information help. Just a thought.
G
I was just going to write to say that if you can get the test resuls from the 1st vet, it would be very helpful. Also, it might keep you from having to pay to have the same tests done over again by this other vet.
Hope you get positive news this afternoon. Looking forward to hearing your news.
Take care --- Bobbi
He hasn't pooped, but he also had TWO enemas only two days ago so I think its normal that he hasn't pooped yet. He was constipated before. The vet who gave the enemas said the poop was very firm, meaning it was in the colon for a long time.
We're leaving to the new vet in a few minutes. I'm really nervous.
Its actually not a new vet, but new to him. I've used them for Peka and some of my other fosters and they are wonderful. They are really good about giving me whatever discount they can manage since these are foster animals and not my own. They are very caring and wonderful doctors.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed here!! You're in my thoughts.
Good luck!! :)
Kirsten
Waiting for a Chance update~ Everything is crossed, even the back ones.
Hi Aly,
I was wondering if you have mentioned anything to the vet about megacolon? Please do. There are surgeries that can treat it very successfully. I have been studying megacolon for a long time in rats, and while doing that had learned a lot about how cats and dogs get it as well. Could you feed him some pumpkin? Pumpkin is sort of like a laxative, and helps soften the stools.
Please keep us updated. I will be thinking of you and Chance. :)