BraveHeart - PRAYERS needed, GREAT update Feb 6.

[jenluckenbach]

For those who missed this thread.... http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...95#post1963795 Here is one of my newest fosters.

[Laura's Babies]

Ohhhh! I got LES when seeing him! He is SO handsome!!! Poor baby!! Such a pretty baby and so in need of some good loving and a great home.. Wow! Wow! Wow! NOW he is even more special to me!!! Oh man! I would hold that baby and never put him down! He is SO lucky to be in your careful, experienced hands!!

[cassiesmom]

Oh, my goodness! What a beautiful kitty! He looks like he has his "mad" face on in the first photo, though. I think Himalayan cats are so pretty. Braveheart, I hope you get through your medical care with no problems!

[Freedom]

OMG look at that face! all white with the black face and ear tips. Ooh, **swoon** how gorgeous. Yup, he does look like he has a "mad face" on, but heck, those Hims don't like changes, from what I've heard lol! Once he learns he will still get fed, he will be OK.

[orangemm]

What a gorgeous boy he is! I love Himalayans and he is no exception! How is he settling in at your place? He is a lucky cat!

[jenluckenbach]

I only have a short update. The vet kept BraveHeart. She said his teeth are SO bad that he probably hasn't eaten "FOR A WHILE!".

He actually lost over a pound in the last 3 days (according to his weight at the shelter's vet on Jan 23 and his weight today!)

The problem will be making it through the anesthesia. Not even due to his heart murmur, but because of his dilapidated condition. BUT if we did not pull the teeth today, he would not eat and could not be force fed due to the pain in his mouth. (a catch 22)

So pray for him to be strong enough to make it.

[jenluckenbach]

Feeding went a little better today . But because his tummy can only take a little at a time, I will take BraveHeart to work with me and feed him every couple of hours.

He was an angel to give fluids to! but I think as he feels better he'll start asserting his likes and dislikes. (LOL)

I was unsure how hard or easy he would be to pill, and he has 3 medicines.....SOOOOOO...... I opened up the casule medicine and placed the other 2 pills inside so I only had to make sure he ate ONE pill! (thank heavens the other pills were very small) it worked!

I can't wait for him to start filling out.

[jenluckenbach]

He hasn't eaten on his own, yet, but I sure wish he would. He does drink water on his own, so nowI am trying to trick him. I took the mixture I use in the syringe and mixed it in his water bowl so it is the consistence of water. The nutrients will be diluted, but at least he will get some every time he drinks, assuming that he does not refuse to drink it). I also placed a dry cat food that has a nice small kibble in a bowl and covered with water. He might drink that water, or maybe he'll eat the kibble once it is soft. He hasn't licked any baby food or other soft food yet.

He is difficult to give sub-Q fluids to, because of his thin skin (over bones) the needle passes right through and out again and most of the time I can't see it (until a flood occurs) because of his long coat. So I end up sticking him mutiple time just to get the needle positioned. I feel so bad for him.

He is perked up a little. When I get home from work with him, he'll come out of his carrier and walk right up and onto the window perch.

So........we keep trying.

[phesina]

Awwwwww... poor boy. Please give him some little gentle pets and kisses from me.

I can tell he is making small steps of improvement. He is recovering from massive trauma of all sorts, so he'll venture forward slowly, I'm sure. That is great that he is already going right up to the window perch. He's found something he likes that he gets up and goes to!

Beautiful, Jen; thank you.

Love, purrs, and hugs,
Poppy, Peony, Sydney, Elmer, Pat, and Priscilla Angel

[Catty1]

Awww...poor dear boy...

Would he eat some wet food mixed with a bit of warm water while his gums are healing?

Prayers for Braveheart, and gentle scritchies for him

[Freedom]

I feel so bad for him.

My Marlin had 38 teeth extracted in September. While I didn't have to force feed him, he didn't eat much except soft food for several weeks. It takes time for the gums to heal and toughen up. He didn't eat at ALL for 5 days and had to have fluids to prevent dehydrating; but he had enough 'fat' that we just kept up with that and he started the soft foods before it got to needing a force feed. I know what you mean, feeling so badly for them. I was alsmost in tears seeing Marlin so sad and miserable those 5 days!

So yes, just keep trying, Braveheart is healing daily and will come around. PRayers for both of you.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry for Braveheart who lives up to his name - actually I think you would deserve the same name for taking care of the sweet boy.

[catfamily]

My booboo had all his teeth out and he did so well after it.
I am so happy he got most his out thanks to you.
I wish i could take him in.I'd love to have him.
I wish I had the plane fare to do it.
Anyone talking him?
9 years old is not old and he would need someone that doesn't mind gooming him daily.even fingers going through his fur after getting to know him doing this daily helps the skin breath better and helps it not get too clumped w/tangles.

[kb2yjx]

Jen!! I am catching up and just read about BraveHeart!!! Our Raven was not in great shape when she had her teeth pulled. BUT she was much younger than BraveHeart!! PRAYERS coming for dear BraveHeart!!!

[jenluckenbach]

The saga continues on a new thread (appologies to those members who hate when a new thread is made)

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...75#post1970375