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

**christa** · 03-18-2006, 01:18 PM

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** · 03-18-2006, 01:53 PM

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** · 03-18-2006, 02:02 PM

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** · 03-18-2006, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by orangemm

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.

**rg_girlca** · 03-18-2006, 03:14 PM

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** · 03-18-2006, 06:14 PM

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** · 03-18-2006, 06:48 PM

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

**christa** · 03-18-2006, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by lisalee

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** · 03-19-2006, 12:52 PM

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!

**catnapper** · 03-20-2006, 09:20 AM

Poor Brodie.

Has the vet said anything about steroids to help inflamation? His stomach has got ot be awfully inflamed and sore by now, and there's got ot be somethign to help with the irritation. I know my vet put Pouncer on for inflamation of his bladder and it really helped Pouncer. I know bladders and stomachs are totally different organs but the concept is the same. I would think the steriods would reduce the swelling and irritation and help him keep his food down.

**christa** · 03-20-2006, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by catnapper

Poor Brodie.

Has the vet said anything about steroids to help inflamation? His stomach has got ot be awfully inflamed and sore by now, and there's got ot be somethign to help with the irritation. I know my vet put Pouncer on for inflamation of his bladder and it really helped Pouncer. I know bladders and stomachs are totally different organs but the concept is the same. I would think the steriods would reduce the swelling and irritation and help him keep his food down.

We talked about steriods and she was willing to do a trial of steriods if I wanted but she was afraid that they could do as much damage as good. She said that with his severe vomiting problems, there was a possibility that the steriods could actually just irritate him even more and cause him to get an ulcer or have diarrhea - I decided to just give it some more time - not make it worse than just the vomiting.

**Laura's Babies** · 03-20-2006, 10:33 AM

Try backing down with how much you give him to eat now and see if that helps.. I was SO hoping he was on the road to recovery. It is such a puzzeler as to what is causing this. Mine throw up every now and then but not enough to worry about but I know I would be worried to death if they were doing what Brodie is doing. We want our babies HEALTHY and happy... Poor little fella, can NOT be happy about throwing up so much.

**Catty1** · 03-20-2006, 10:34 AM

Try pure aloe gel. I am serious. Healing for the innards like it is for the skin.

Dab a bit on his paws. Check a local health food store, and make sure there's not other guck. Some has a bit of chamomile in it.

Herbalife has a good one too, if you know anyone who sells it. They have an aloe drink too - but how to get Brodie(or any cat) to drink that?

hugs
C