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

[rg_girlca]

Christa, I am so happy to hear that Brodie is keeping down the portions of food that he is eating, so far anyways. You mentioned that he doesn't have the same appetite that he once had. With all the vomiting that he has be doing, his little tummy has to heal from that. So it will take a few days before his appetite will get back on track.

That's good that he's still being active.

You're such a good boy Brodie. Get well real soon, okay sweetie.

Continued ((((((HUGS))))) for you Christa.

I'm praying for a good update later on. One that says Brodie still has not vomited..

[lisalee]

Poor Brodie and you. I'm very sorry to hear about all the vomiting Brodie is doing, I so understand how worried you must be. Has your vet mentioned or considered IBD? It's very common in cats and does cause chronic vomiting. I've mentioned this before but I don't know if you looked into it more, it's usually treated with prednisone to control vomiting. I sure hope Brodie starts keeping more of his food down and feels better soon. Big hugs to both of you.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

A little bit at a time eh Brodie? Sending you lots of love and kisses

[christa]

Has your vet mentioned or considered IBD? It's very common in cats and does cause chronic vomiting. I've mentioned this before but I don't know if you looked into it more, it's usually treated with prednisone to control vomiting.

I did discuss the possibilities of IBD with my vet and she said that she's not convinced that it is IBD. I think that the only way to tell is to do a biopsy of his intestines - there's no real "test" for IBD.


I just gave Brodie another Tablespoon or so of wet food . . . let's see if he can keep it down . . .

edit: YAY! Another meal stayed down! Fingers crossed that this will be a day FREE of vomit!!! If that happens, I don't even remember how long it's been since he's gone a whole day (besides when he was at the vet) . . . looking back at the calender - I have been marking down ever time he vomits . . . the last day we went *vomit free* was on March 5th! Wow! It's about time - I'll bet his poor little tummy is sore!

[christa]

Well, I can't believe it but we had a VOMIT FREE DAY yesterday!!!

I have been feeding him some *duck* kibbles every 2 to 3 hours and he has been doing really well that way. I've even been increasing it a little each time. I just gave him 16 kibbles! Waiting to see how he does with that many! He seems to be getting his appetite back! He's been begging for food & licking the empty bowls. He has also been continuing to keep down the wet food in the evenings. Seems like he's been feeling better - been even more active & spunky since he's been NOT vomiting.

Continue with your prayers. I KNOW they are helping my little guy!

[rg_girlca]

YYYYYAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!! Good for you Brodie.

Prayers still on the way that he continues to keep his food down and continues to feel better.

[kb2yjx]

Great News!!! YEA for Brodie!!

[orangemm]

Good boy, Brodie!! You keep on the way you are, and I'll keep praying for you!!

Little bits, little by little!

[christa]

Well, the day isn't over yet, but so far, it's been ANOTHER Vomit Free Day! Fingers crossed for 2 in a row!

16 kibbles has been the most he's eaten at once. I tried to get him to eat 20 at one time but he turned his nose up at that one and refused to eat. Guess he wasn't hungry. So I waited and then he did eat the wet food at 7:30. I will give him some more kibble tonight before bed. Might try the 20 pieces again. That's definitely progress from the 5 or 6 that I was giving him yesterday!

[catnapper]

Go Brodie! Go Brodie!

Very good update! I want to hear more updates like this!

[Laura's Babies]

Christa, do go giving him to much now, give his system time to get use to it and adjust before you up it to much... GO SLOW! Brodie is still in my thought and prayers!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Christa, this is wonderful news!!! I hope that he'll be able to keep his food down and that you'll be able to gradually increase the amount. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Catty1]

Christa - I am excited for you that Brodie is doing so well - but do pace him! His tummy has likely shrunk over the last few weeks - I KNOW it is hard to not want him all better right now, but just go slow with the kibble, as Laura said.

He must be getting happier all the time!

hugs
Catty1

[christa]

Christa, do go giving him to much now, give his system time to get use to it and adjust before you up it to much... GO SLOW! Brodie is still in my thought and prayers!

LOL . . . I have been taking it slow. Trust me, 20 pieces isn't a lot. Especially with this new food. The *duck & pea* kibble is the tiniest little kibble I've ever seen anyway! Probably smaller than an actual pea!

We've gone TWO days with no vomiting! I'm so happy about that! Now I'm hoping to go for THREE!

[christa]

Guess I spoke . . . or posted too soon.

He just threw up his breakfast . . . on my nice expensive braided rug. I hope it comes out! I just scrubbed it with my SpotBot. See how it dries. If it doesn't, I'll just turn it over.

Well, 2 days was good anyway. I just hope that this isn't a MAJOR setback. I don't think it will be. I shouldn't have expected him to quit cold turkey. He was really bad off . . . I don't know, maybe I was pushing him too hard.

edit: Just puked up water too.