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

**lisalee** · 03-18-2006, 05:14 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, 05:48 PM

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

**christa** · 03-18-2006, 06:55 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, 11:52 AM

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** · 03-19-2006, 01:10 PM

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

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

**kb2yjx** · 03-19-2006, 01:13 PM

Great News!!! YEA for Brodie!!

**orangemm** · 03-19-2006, 01:31 PM

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

Little bits, little by little!

**christa** · 03-19-2006, 08:09 PM

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!