Ralph Syracuse needs your prayers!!!

[kb2yjx]

We got home from the vet late last evening, and I never made it anywhere near the computer!! I AM SORRY!!
Ralph spend the day at the vet. He had IV fluids and meds. He was NPO(nothing by mouth). He came home for the overnight. This morning I took him back to the vet. I think Ralph has made turn for the better!! He growled a Good Morning to the staff, and hissed at me when I put him in his cage!!! He will be getting more IV fluids and meds, and the vet is going to attempt to feed him a little. Ralph has not eaten since Friday morning(the last meal he kept down). Hopefully, Ralph will not vomit and the IV can be DC'd(discontinued)and he can return to eating. Promise to update this evening! Prayers really DO make a difference!!! Thank you all!!! Sandra

[Barbara]

Sending my best thoughts for Ralph- and hoping he is getting better every day.

[Killearn Kitties]

You and Ralph will be in my thoughts. The girls have all there paws crossed for their friend Ralph!

[jenluckenbach]

Definitely more prayers for Ralph.

[kb2yjx]

Ralph just got home after another day at the vet's. He refused to eat for them, but did eat a teaspoon of chicken baby food for me!!Will try to give him more in one hour. He will be going back to the vet tomorrow morning. Ralph is in his Grainger box with the Elizabethen(Sp) Collar on to prevent him from getting at the IV cathether, this does not make Ralph happy, but it is better than to have to get stuck AGAIN!!! THANK YOU ALL!!!! Sandra

[catmandu]

Try a Little Cheese Whiz,or Tuna Fish.
We are praying even harder with Moose leading the pryaers that Ralph Syracuse will be All Right.

[TopCat3]

If protein isn't a problem, don't forget softly scrambled eggs (cooled ) and how good we feel when we are sick/off our food and have those. Easy to eat/digest and very comforting.
If concentrated protein is a problem,you might try mashing the eggs with some mashed potato with butter or tuna juice to tempt his appetite and "dilute" the protein hit.

I know how hard it is with cats who are off their food. I tried making a wonderful concoction with chicken and brown rice and stock and all the right mineral additives bla di bla (won't bore you with the recipe/process) for Cleo as a "natural" kidney diet AND SHE WOULDN'T TOUCH IT. I have two tubs in the freezer if anyone wants it...

[jenluckenbach]

Come on Ralphie. You have to eat!! It worries us hoomins when our furries don't eat.

[kb2yjx]

Ralphie is at the vet's. He is looking LOTS better than he did a few days ago!! He WANTS the IV line out!! I will try some of the foods that you suggested, he ate about a teaspoon of his favourite CHICKEN baby food this morning. He is making his way out of the woods, but he is doing it the Ralph Syracuse way!! If Ralph could say it(he does though, purr it), he would give you MANY words of thanks and HEAD BUTTS for all the good wishes and prayers that you have sent his way. Sandra

[jenluckenbach]

Good boy Ralph.

by the way, I love your name.....Ralph Syracuse......how did you get it?

[kb2yjx]

Barry just brought home from the vet! NO IV needle!!! Ralph is thrilled! He ate a tablespoon of food for Dr. Artuso! Right now, Ralph is doing a thorough cleaning of his front leg when the IV was. He will be fed in about one hour! It is so good to have Ralphie back!! THANKS TO ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND HEALING THOUGHTS!!
My husband, Barry, named Ralph when we adopted him in 1992. I added the "Syracuse," because, he is my ORANGEMAN, which used to be the mascot of Syracuse University. Now, I think they are just called the ORANGE, what a shame to change the name!! Sandra & Ralphie Syracuse

[TopCat3]

Hurrah! You must feel great now you are reunited. Go on Ralphie, eat up that food Mummy's prepared and cuddle up with her afterwards and tell her how much you love her.

[kb2yjx]

Ralph spent the night in HIS Grainger box in front of the heater vent in the kitchen. When I lifted the shirt that covered the box, I was greeted by a "meorumph." I will be leaving for work shortly, so Barry will be in charge, with plenty of written instructions!!! Have a good breakfast, Ralphie!!

[jenluckenbach]

Such great news.

[Barbara]

I know how hard it is with cats who are off their food. I tried making a wonderful concoction with chicken and brown rice and stock and all the right mineral additives bla di bla (won't bore you with the recipe/process) for Cleo as a "natural" kidney diet AND SHE WOULDN'T TOUCH IT. I have two tubs in the freezer if anyone wants it...

I promise Filou wouldn't touch it too. It has "HEALTHY" written on it

Glad to hear Ralph is home. I wish him a very good appetite.