Starr's A Very Sick Little Boy

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi, as some of you know Starr's been having a lot of diarrhea lately. I knew that something was wrong with him but I just thought that it was due to food allergies. I brought him to the vet today intending to have an allergy test done on him. The vet said that allergy tests can be very inconclusive so it would be better to do an ultrasound on him. I agreed and I had to leave him for a while because the vet was booked solid and would have to do it later in the day.

I just got back from the vet and Starr has a kidney infection in both kidney's and the walls of his colon are also thick so he may have colitus. He's now on amoxicillin liquid 1ml 2 times a day and metronidazole tabs 250mg which are cut into 1/4 tablets and given 2 times a day. I should see some improvement within 5 days. If I don't I need to call them.

After he's off of the meds, I have to give him some yogurt that has the active cultures in it to help put back the good bacteria into his intestinal tract. If he's still having problems then he'll probably also need to change his diet. The vet just wants to do one thing at a time so we know what's working. I sure hope that the meds will work and that he won't also need a diet change. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks.

[DrKym]

Poor guy! Glad that he is on meds and hope he will soon improve! Sending lots of healing energy and another candle lit.

[Killearn Kitties]

Poor little Starr! We will certainly be sending lots of healthy vibes Starr's way. I hope you manage to get his problems sorted out.

[CultureJunky]

Poor Handsome Boy Starr! I hope you start to feel better on your medication and that you get through all the fuss which probably seems annoying to you. Your meowmie is doing her best to help you, I am praying for you Starr, and no doubt Nakita is watching over you know from the Rainbow Bridge with all the others from here, Kasha, Moose, Shemp and all the rest who have left us.
Get well soon Starr!

[Catty1]

Baby boy, I hope you are feeling better soon!

My Oscar loves his plain no-fat yogurt, and I hope you lap it up too!

Hugs and scritchies to you, sweet Starr!

[jenluckenbach]

Poor Starr. Some guys just get all the bad luck, and Starr has had more than his fair share. Hope he feels better SOON.

[jennielynn1970]

OH, poor Starr! I hope that the meds will cure the kidney infection, and that the yogurt will make his poor tummy and all feel better. It's so hard when they are so small and vulnerable and all we want to do is make everything alright.

My thoughts are prayers are with you.... Hugs to you and to dear Starr boy.

[catmandu]

We Are Saying Prayers For Starr, That That Dear Little Meezer Will Be Well Soon, And Be Back To His Healthy Happy Self.
Shemp And Moose Angels Are There To Comfort Thier Little Friend.

[jazzcat]

Poor Starr, he's been through so much. I'll be keeping him in my thoughts and prayers. I really hope the meds work quickly and our sweet little guy feels better soon, once and for all.

Healing hugs and scritchies for Starr.

[wolflady]

Oh gosh, poor Starr! Hopefully the meds will help clear this problem up. Healing prayers on the way.

**hugs**

[phesina]

Poor little Starr! That's not fun, diarrhea and a kidney infection and possible colitus. I hope the meds are making him well and he will be back to normal soon.

Prayers and healing energies being sent,

Pat

[DJFyrewolf36]

Poor Starr! Prayers on the way for a speedy recovery. Get well soon, little guy!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh my, Tracey! I came on looking for an uppydate because I knew Starr had an appointment today, but I never expected anything like this! I'm sure you didn't either.

The good news is that you are a very diligent meowmy and instead of just letting the diarrhea go, you wanted to find out the cause and thus found the infection and inflammation. Poor little Starr - and poor you!

I sure hope the meds work and that's all it is so he doesn't need the change in diet also, but I agree with your vet about trying one thing at a time. My vet suggested the same with CJ because then you know what does work and what doesn't in order to narrow down the cause.

{{{hugs}}} to you and gentle smoochies to Starr.

[kuhio98]

Poor Baby Boy ~ He sure has been through a lot, hasn't he? (And you too). Many prayers for your blue-eyed baby boy.

[Logan]

Gosh Tracey, you have really had your hands full, lately. I will definitely keep Starr in my prayers (and you, too).

Logan