Chance Lethargic and Not Eating

Aly, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for Chance ... hope he picks up soon. It's not nice when you don't know what's ailing them.

He's still curled up sleeping in the same spot he's been in since yesterday after he ate :(

I woke up several times to check his breathing. Whenever I would pet him, he'd barely even open his eyes :(

He just got up, peed, and ate. I went downstairs to get his medicine and my breakfast ready. When I was coming back, I found him at the bottom of the stairs sitting up. I mean, I guess its a good sign, but I still don't feel that he's better. He's got a sad expression on his face. I hope he doesn't hate me for squirting that nasty stuff down his throat :(

Aly, I'm so sorry that Chance is still feeling ill....:( At least he's been eating and walking around a bit. I know you'll be the best possible mommy and get him feeling better soon!

I jsut checked back in and I'm so sorry to hear tha Chance is still not well. It is a wonderful sign that he is eating and drinking. I remember when Peanut Butter did the same thing. He didn't move from the same spot for two days. He would get a drink every now and then but then right back to his chair. I found myself doing like you...checking him for breathing, and constantly watching him. When I got him to the vet it turned out he had a really bad sore throat! Medicine took care of him quickly but it was scary until then. They are so pitiful when they are sick.
We are still praying for Chance and hope he feels better soon.

Oh Chance! I was afraid to read this thread, but it sounds like Chance is slowly getting better. Eating and drinking are very good signs. That blockage must be making him feel very uncomfortable - perhaps if he gets things moving again he'll feel better. Prayers and crossed paws sending white light across the miles for a speedy recovery.

Aly, can you post again how Chance is doing? I know it has only been a few hours...but, I am worried. AND I won't have a computer all the way until tomorrow am....prayers for Chance!

Peeing and eating -that sounds already a little better!
Way to go Chance:)

Dear Aly--

I couldn't wait to check in and see how Chance was doing today. Maybe a little better? Still sending prayers and good wishes your way. It is soooo hard to see them feeling crummy. I feel bad for both of you. :( Here's {{{hugs}}} all round.

Poor Chance!! :(

Did the test results reveal anything in his blood? What did the vet say about him being so lethargic?

Poor guy. Poor Aly!! I bet you are so worried. :( We'll be saying lots of prayers that Chance will get all better soon.

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