BRODIE is HOME -> (AGAIN) Still Needs Your Prayers!

[rg_girlca]

Oh Christa, I was so hoping that you would have had a better update. Poor, poor sweet Brodie and poor you. Your nerves must be shot right about now.

Craftlady has given some great advice about maybe witholding his food for 24 hours. I know when one of my guys had this problem, I kept him isolated in a room with only water and then fed him small amounts for the next few days.
It worked for him.

Gosh how I pray that they are able to find out what the sam "H" is wrong with Brodie so they can treat it and get him back healthy again.

Sweet kisses for Brodie and ((((((HUGS)))))) for you.

[christa]

Hey guys. To answer some of your questions . . .

We have tried the small meals before . . . actually, that is all he ever eats, small amounts. Still throws up *anything* he eats. At one point, we thought he was OVEREATING and we tried to feed him less food at intervals throughout the day. At first we thought that was working and then he got to where he was vomiting even those smaller portions.

I think he just likes to vomit! LOL

As for the IMOM thing . . . I checked into it . . . and since "My veterinarian has agreed to work with me on a payment plan" (one of the non-qualifiying guidelines in the app process) - I wouldn't qualify. Unless I would lie and get my vet to lie, which I won't.

I am going to try to give him the wet food again later this evening. He kept it down once yesterday. Maybe he can do it again today. PRAY that he can! Poor guy needs at least a little food in his tummy!

[christa]

I was just thinking . . . I wonder if he could handle like one little kibble at a time? Feed him his food like they're treats? LOL Maybe it's worth a try.

I was on the computer earlier and there was a few *morsels* in the food dish, I saw him fish them out & eat them. There couldn't have been more than 4 or 5 pieces in there. Anyway, after I got done on the computer, I went through the house, seeing if I could find where he TOSSED 'EM and I couldn't find them . . . guessing he must have kept them down.

So I might try that occasionally . . . food as treats . . . very very very tiny portioned meals. Like miniture meals.

[christa]

Another good report --> Brodie ate another small bit of wet food again tonight & kept it down. Only about 1 or 2 tablespoons, but that seemed to be all he wanted. Anyway, I'm REALLY REALLY REALLY happy that he was able to keep it down.

[Craftlady]

Good to read he kept the wet food down tonight.

[rg_girlca]

Oh Christa, I am so happy to hear that Brodie has kept his food down. If he has kept the morsels of dry food down also, I don't see why you can't continue to give him 4-5 at a time.

Come on there Brodie, keep meowmie happy by keeping your food down and getting better.

[christa]

Oh Christa, I am so happy to hear that Brodie has kept his food down. If he has kept the morsels of dry food down also, I don't see why you can't continue to give him 4-5 at a time.

Come on there Brodie, keep meowmie happy by keeping your food down and getting better.

Yeah, I think that's what I'll try tonight at bedtime. Just a few morsels.

I appreciate all of your support & encouragement - everyone on PT . . . it really means a lot to me. & your prayers & thoughts. This has been such a hard time for us.

[Vermontcat]

I hope Brodie keeps his food down and feels better soon.
Hopefully giving him lots of little snacks instead of big meals will help him.
Sending more hugs your way.

[rosethecopycat]

What about using Feline Rebound diet. (available from your vet) It is meant for long term liquid nourishment.

It doesn't answer the question of why he is vomiting, but it can keep him stronger while you find out.

[christa]

Brodie did keep down a few morsels last night successfully! 6 to be exact! YAY!!!

And I think that hubby put out a few in their bowls last night before he went to bed. I haven't asked him how many yet. Not even sure if Brodie ate any of those. Josie might have gobbled them all up before he had a chance. - Brodie hasn't had the appetite that he once had.

He hasn't ate any of the morsels that I've offered him this morning yet. Just not digging the *duck bills* this morning. But I am hopeful that this might work . . . to get this new food into his system.

It is funny though, he can't forget about the wet food in the kitchen! Every time that it is "feeding time" he tries to get me to follow him in there! LOL Even TELLS me where I'm supposed to feed him . . . so funny!

[Laura's Babies]

Come on Brodie, lets get that food in you and you do your part and keep it DOWN! If little bits is what it takes, that'll get him "jump started".. LETS HOPE!

[christa]

6 MORE MORSELS this morning!

I know it doesn't seem like a lot, but it's better than him eating 20 and throwing them right back up, right???

I had to BEG him to eat them this morning. I will try some more later & the wet food again this evening. I am going to keep him on the same schedule & see if I can keep him from throwing up that way. It would be AWESOME to go for a whole day without any vomiting!

He has been really active today. He LOVES that laser! He & Josie even had a little wrestling match this morning. He jumped on her back and she growled at him . . . it was so cute, LOL . . . they chased & ran . . . I'm glad to see they're back to being *friendly* again. Playing & hanging out.

[orangemm]

Maybe that's the key...tiny, tiny portions spaced out during the day. However, if you work, that could be a problem because you would be gone a lot of hours and he would get hungry and want more. Still, it's a start. Keeping fingers and paws crossed! XXX

[Catty1]

So far, so good...maybe after a while of tiny bits of food, he'll be able to hold down larger amounts. His poor tummy - and you and him - have been through a lot!

HUGS and fingers crossed!

Catty1

[christa]

However, if you work, that could be a problem because you would be gone a lot of hours and he would get hungry and want more.

Not a problem. I work at home.