Panther is acting wierd..updated..not good

[Catty1]

poor you and Panther...all I can think of is to get a second opinion...ask around and see if there is someone that everyone likes...

You could try a homeopathic vet.

And Craftlady seems to be having a lot of luck with Reiki. Maybe her Reiki person could recommend someone near you.

A radical thought...taking him off EVERYTHING and letting his tummy rest. And doing baby food for a day or so.

I am so sorry - I wish I had an answer for you.

HUGS

[fragrancehound]

A radical thought...taking him off EVERYTHING and letting his tummy rest. And doing baby food for a day or so.


HUGS

That is what I have been doing lately in between vet visits. I stopped giving him all oral meds and have been feeding him baby food and Pedialyte. I also tried this liquid called Rebound which is similar to Pedialyte but is made specifically for pets. He has been to 3 different vets, including the emergency vet.


I've been thinking about doing Reiki too but I am unsure of where to go. I've been very impressed with Thumpers' results too! I am very happy for Craftlady.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this latest sad news. I really don't have any advice for you except for what Catty1 has already posted. You also must ask yourself how much you're willing to put Panther through and it also sounds like you're becoming tapped out financially. I wish there was a simple answer here but unfortunately there really isn't. I hope that something will be able to help Panther and I'm sending many prayers and positive thoughts his way. Please take care.

[Catty1]

PM Craftlady and ask her if her Reiki person knows someone in your area.

HUGS

PS does taking him off all his stuff help? Sometimes the cure makes one almost sicker than the treatment.

[fragrancehound]

At this point I can't really tell what is working and what is helping. I am trying to keep him hydrated and fed. He threw up again this morning. It seems like even the simplest things like baby food don't agree with him right now. I keep hoping for some miracle.

[jenluckenbach]

Oh my, what sad news. I am so sorry that you and Panther are going through this.

and YES,

Do you ever second guess yourself wondering if you should have done things differently??

We have all wished we had taken a different path at one time or other. But know in your heart that you are trying to the best of your ability. Sometimes "things" cannot be fixed.

Losing Panther (some day) will be hard, but it will be so much more guilt-ridden if you prolong a painful experience.

So do your best, and let God do the rest. My prayers are with you.
{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

[Catty1]

Is Panther happy? Like, still enjoying life? Is he his normal self, except for the tummy trouble?

[fragrancehound]

He will have small bursts of energy but certainly not like his usual activity level. I know he doesn't feel well but I don't think he is in any pain, aside from his tummy. After my inital experience with taking him to the emergency vet in the middle of the night he hasn't made those blood curdling meows again. Thank goodness!

He has not vomited since this morning. I was able to give him some baby food and Pedialyte this afternoon. I have my fingers crossed that he will be able to keep it down.

Craftlady gave some helpful links to vets who practice holistic medicine and reiki. I am going to call one of them and see what they can do. I will probably have to bring Panther back to my vet again tomorrow for some more fluids.

I am just having a very difficult time with this situation. My poor fur baby was able to overcome his cancerous tumor but is failing miserably with his intestinal trouble. Emotionally I feel like I am falling apart. I know I am going to have to deal with the very real possibility that I might have to put Panther to sleep but it hurts like hell just thinking about it.

[Russian Blue]

I'm so sorry your going through this! I've been dealing with vomiting, possible IBS/food allergy with Nakita. I feel like we're trying everything but getting no where. I do know that *if* it's IBS - Slippery Elm is helpful to coat the intestinal track and aid in calming irritation.

It can't hurt to talk with a holistic vet in the meantime. You can find one here: Holistic Vet Locator But I do agree with Jen - you have to balance possible treatments with quality of life.

((Hugs to you and Panther))