Oh gosh, I have major LES reading this latest update. Please, please let the vet get to the bottom of her problems and have a medication that will allow your beautiful Nakita many, many, MANY more years with us.
Come on sweetheart, hang in there, you HAVE to get better.
Major prayers and positives thoughts on the way.
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} for the worried meowmie and daddy.
Geez, it's like this poor girl just can't get a break! I hope that they can figure something out and let her recuperate so that she will feel well again. It's so hard when you feel like your hands are tied, and then waiting over a holiday is excruciating! I'll be keeping you and Nakita in my thoughts and prayers.
I keep reading your posts and my heart truly goes out to you and your furbaby.
All I can do is say a little prayer. I truly hope Nakita gets better!
I am so sorry about all that you and little Nakita are going through.
Prayers and good wishes are being sent your way.
Love, hugs, and purrs,
Pat, Peony, Sydney, Priscilla, Poppy, and Elmer
Still praying for your Emerald Girl. :(
Always thinking and praying for Sweet Nakita.
Nakita is still in my prayers.
Nakita,
You are still in my prayers darlin. I kiss your Christmas Card face every morning, wishin you better health.
{{{hugs}}} to you Kass
Still keeping your beautiful girl, and you, in my prayers.
{{hugs}
Nakita, please eat something, sweetheart.
I hope the news today is something treatable.
Dear beautiful Nakita!
HUGS and prayers!
More test results came in and more stress.
She tested negative for Hemobartonellosis (good), her red blood cell level went up to 23% (good - but still anemic range), her fever is gone (or course, good )her blood protein is way up (not good) and the rest of the results show her to have chronic inflammation (not good).
The vet has sent one final test, to see if she has FIP. High protein levels and chronic inflammation are both indicators of possible FIP. We'll have the results tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning.
She's stopped eating again. I've been seeing her lick her lips more the last couple of day so I bet her stomach is irritated and she doesn't want to eat. Force feeding is horrible and now she's hiding again. As you can tell, we're both miserable and just want to have an end to this.
So, I get to wait some more.....and patience is not one of my strengths, by any means.:(
If it IS FIP - and I pray it isn't - how could Nakita have possibly caught it?
PRAYERS for your little girl.
If it isn't FIP - then what?
Please hug that little girl for me.
Would even some stinky canned salmon tempt her? Cat milk? As it is easy to digest?
HUGS :(
Just more prayers for you and Nakita.
Thanks for the prayers and support....I can use every bit of it right now. :(
I'm as confused as I can be right now about the FIP. :confused: And I'm not sure why they are testing since FIP tests are inconclusive, with false negatives/positives. Someone, correct me if I'm wrong since I just quickly looked that up. I'll talk to the vet once the results are in to see why they are testing. Rob talked to her earlier, so I only have second hand info right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
Nakita *hates* anything with fish in it. :rolleyes: The only food she loves are the chicken treats by Old Mother Hubbard. And guess what? They discontinued them and I'm on the last pack right now.
I'll pass on the hugs....she's so small though I have to really be careful.
Again, would she take the cat milk? Supposed to be easy for cats to digest...though who knows if she would like it...
HUGS
I guess I could mention it again,
Feline Rebound Liquid diet. RX from the vet.
For long term sustainance.
I pray for your strength for her, that you find the patience, now that she needs you most.
You will be able to get past this. Do what you have to do, no matter what she thinks of you, she will forgive when she feels better.
Praying for good results for the other test.
Oh sweet Nakita I want you better soon. I am really hoping that it isn't that horrible disease...... I am going to go and see what FIP is?????? I don't think I understand this disease my prayers and thoughts are with you during your difficult time..(((HUGS)))
Kass, I'm so sorry to hear that Nakita is still very sick.:( I've also heard that FIP tests are inconclusive and that the vaccine for this horrible disease isn't proven to keep your cat from getting this disease. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to both you and Nakita.
I would not trust any FIP test.
Hope you find a food she likes.
And I keep thinking of you and Nakita.
No, Nakita's never wanted it in the past. Thanks for the suggestion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
I'll have to ask my vet about that. Not sure which is better for now, the canned a/d or Feline Rebound? I know Nakita hates fish so not sure how she would accept the Feline Rebound since it has a Salmon flavour.Quote:
Originally Posted by rosethecopycat
I know, everything I read tells me it's inconclusive. I'll be speaking to the vet soon so I'll find out why an FIP test is even a consideration at this point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbara
Something better change soon because Nakita's not looking like she can take much more. :(
Oh gosh, poor Nakita! :( I really really hope and pray you can find something that she'll eat. You may have already tried it, but have you tried the high calorie wet foods (non-fish flavor) - fancy feast, whiskas, basically any regular store bought wet food.
You're vet probably also already tried Diazepam (anti-anxiety medication that also stimulates the appetite), but if not...may be worth asking about.
That's a bummer she's so picky with her food. Even the kitten formulas would be good to get calories into her. What about pedialyte?
**hugs**
Poor Nikita...
I've been looking all over the web for her treats... seems there are dog treats by OMH, but there just aren't any cat ones. They have a new line of cat products out called Wellness, not sure if there are treats for kitties there, but there are dog ones, and they have chicken, and maybe in the little pieces would be ok for Nakita?? There was also Halo brand that used only real meat, and it was freezedried chicken. Supposed to be nutritional and very good for kitties. I'll keep looking though... I'm a research librarian (middle school), so this is right up my alley!! If it can be found online, I'll find it for you!
Could a pharmacist flavor the Rebound with some other flavor, to cover up the salmon? Like malt? Some cats really like malt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Russian Blue
A/D + Nutrical is a good slurry. But, I don't think it's meant for long term (years) use. I know you can give it for weeks, I gave it to Malfi for 6 weeks.
I am so sorry you are going through this, but please don't be discouraged.
I felt the same way when old Malfi was living in a cat bag for 6 weeks.
Praying very hard for the Emerald girl.
Any news?
Oh gosh Kass, I'm sorry to hear she's not doing well again:( I can't imagine how hard this is for both of you.
I'll be keeping you and your beautiful girl in my thoughts and prayers.
(((HUGS)))
Anna
It's not looking good and we're just taking it day by day right now. She needs to go through more tests, because her last tests show low albumin and still anemic....not a good sign. And right now she's still too weak, especially if the test involve more anaesthetic...I don't think she can handle that right now.
I have the option to go to a specialist right now and I've already left a message with him. I'm still force feeding, but she's showing no interest and is depressed. Once I hear back from the specialist I'll see where to go from here.
As you can imagine, I'm beside myself and not sure what will happen in the next couple of days. God, she's only 4 years old and I'm not ready for her to leave. My emotions are everywhere.
Here's more info on low albumin for those interested in reading more:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body...giectasia.html
:(
More prayers for Nakita!
Hopefully the specialist can finally shed some light, and will have a solution for her!
HUGS to her mom and dad!
You *must* hold on, and find some strength. You *must*. May the saying, 'it is always darkest before the dawn' be true today.
Thoughts and prayers on their way to you three. :(
I can understand how you feel.
Cats can't cope well with not eating- they really need their food. Even with kidney kitties like Filou it's better they eat too much protein than too little and we always watch him carefully as he is not supposed to lose weight.
I am so sorry for you and Nakita. It would be time for a miracle and we'll keep fingers crossed for that.
Love and hugs to you and the emerald girl.
I wish I could say more to make you feel better. This must be so stressful and upsetting.
As always, I desperately wish all the best for Nakita.
My heart is breaking for you. :( May there be a miracle to help beautiful Nakita, our emerald girl. Continued prayers for you 3.
**hugs**
Kass,I'm so sorry to hear this.:( Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. There's just got to be a treatment for this.:( Please take care. (((HUGS)))
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Originally Posted by Killearn Kitties
Kass,
I've been trying to find the words and Karen said them so eloquently. My heart is with you and your little emerald girl.
Many hugs and prayers,
Betty
Oh, Kass, my heart breaks for you. Prayers continuing for your beautiful little girl, and you too.
{{hugs}}
Lots of prayers and hugs continue to be sent your way.
I am still here, crying and praying for our little girl Nakita.
Any new updates?
I am closing this thread by Kass' request. She thanks everyone for your prayers and support.
Please keep her and Rob in your prayers, and await a thread in Cat Memorial.