A few prayers, please. For Mr. Meow. ultrasound results 8--2--07

[jenluckenbach]

My new foster, the flame point himmy/ragdoll will NOT eat. He's depressed and I am stressed.

I have been force feeding him, but looking at his weight from 1 month ago (reported by the shelter he came from) and this week (at the vet's) he has lost 3.5-4 pounds! That is HORRIBLE!

My vet gave him some cypro. it is a decongestant (the boy has been sneezing) but it also has the effect of appetite stimulant. He has had 2 so far. I sure hope I can get him to eat something on his own tonight.

The vet says he doesn't look that sick and he has no temperature. She sasid the Siamese types often GIVE UP! OMG, please don't give up! I love you!!

[Catty1]

oh JEN!

He is so beautiful - MR MEOW, WE LOVE YOU!!!

I wonder if even a temporary antidepressant might help?

Also with sniffles - he can't smell the food well.

PRAYERS for MR MEOW. We've had enough Bridge Babies lately. We need a Phred prayer too!

Jen - my mom's late Pyka was Oriental/Siamese. Mom and I were saying how many "pyka-isms" he still had, even up to today at the vet's.

He had had this cancer for almost a year, I am sure - and he did not give up. So you tell Mr M that I am not giving up on him! And you aren't either!

And Nancy Efrusy is away on holidays! But if it was urgent - maybe she can find out what would help Mr Meow. [email protected] It doesn't hurt to try!

HUGS!

My mom just went through the not eating thing - for a month before Pyka's surgery - I so understand this as it was a panic on me too.

Here's hoping the med helps his sniffles and appetite!

[Killearn Kitties]

Mr Meow, all my girls have their paws crossed for you. We love you and are rooting for you!
Keep on keeping on, Mr meow!

[columbine]

Catnip is an appetite stimulant, and might cheer him up a little too.

Tell that sweet little sunbeam that he's living proof that life is good!

Love, Columbine

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope he'll start eating soon. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[jenluckenbach]

No appetite tonight yet. I am so afraid I am not going to force feed him enough.

If you all could just see how super sweet, and calm, and wonderful he is.

[Catty1]

When we were syringe-feeding Pyka, we were told to work up to 1 can and 1/4 per day. These are the cans that are a bit flatter and bigger than the Fancy Feast cans.

If Mr Meow is around 10 lbs normal weight, use that as a guideline. Or give your vet a quick call and ask how much he should be getting.

I am wondering about Feliway...anything that might help his mood...

Some subQ fluids might perk his appetite, if he is feeling a bit dehydrated.

[Queen of Poop]

Come on little fella, you gotta eat!!! Even just a little. Please!!!!!!

[jenluckenbach]

The vet said his hydration was good. Never suggested fluids (and she knows I can give them)

Believe it or not, she said about 15-20 ml a couple of times a day. but that does NOT see like a lot at all!

SIGH. If he won't eat by Monday, she wants blood work. Not a bad idea, but I sure wish he would just EAT!

[jenluckenbach]

The vet said his hydration was good. Never suggested fluids (and she knows I can give them)

Believe it or not, she said about 15-20 ml a couple of times a day. but that does NOT see like a lot at all!

SIGH. If he won't eat by Monday, she wants blood work. Not a bad idea, but I sure wish he would just EAT!

[Catty1]

I am sure you tried a few foods, but....is it possible that he is picky and doesn't like the food?

And he has sniffles, so all I can think about is trying really stinky stuff under his nose...

And are his teeth ok?

(I am sure you checked these...but just wondered.)

EAT, BABY BOY!

[jenluckenbach]

Yup, I checked his teeth twice and the vet said they only have a little tartar. YES, I suppose he is finicky. I have tried several things. not sure what else will convince him to eat, but I will keep searching.

[Freedom]

Smelly tuna, some salmon, I think someone else with a sick kitty is feeding baby food? How worrisome. Prayers coming to you both!

[jenluckenbach]

baby food....NOPE. Tuna.....NOPE. Fancy Feast canned, several varieties.....NOPE.
Cheese.....NOPE. Crab stick.......NOPE. Burger......NOPE.
canned a/d......NOPE. Fancy Feast dry...... NOPE. Kitten food, 2 varieties.....NOPE.
4 other types of dry food......NOPE

SIGH.

[Catty1]

Does he sniff the stuff - or just ignore it???

Just a long shot - what did he eat where he came from?

Green beans and corn, with your luck...