Taz needs PT power! Update 2/17/07 post #43

[Medusa]

Val syrup w/serax is an appetite stimulant, a liquid that's given by dropper. Puddy takes half a dropper twice a day. Might save Taz from an injection of cortisone. Easier on him and your wallet.

Let us know what your vet says.

Blessings,
Mary

[Taz_Zoee]

Val syrup w/serax is an appetite stimulant, a liquid that's given by dropper. Puddy takes half a dropper twice a day. Might save Taz from an injection of cortisone. Easier on him and your wallet.

Let us know what your vet says.

Blessings,
Mary

Awesome! I will find out tonight. Thank you so much.

[Taz_Zoee]

She didn't agree with the val syrup. She said that's more like a valium (sp?) and would sedate him. I don't know, what ever. LOL
So she gave him a cortisone shot that lasts about 10 days and if this doesn't work then we will look into appetite stimulants.
OH, a couple of other good things!! He has not lost anymore weight in the past week. And she didn't feel the "thing" she had felt in his tummy last week anymore. Woo Hoo!! That was so great to hear!!

[kallisto4529]

WOOOHOOO that is great news, i will keep the prayers coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i really feel like everything is going to work out just fine, but i will still keep sending positive thoughts your way.
i have to tell you something funny, i bought a small can of iams cat food to try on bei-jing, lol well that did not work, she smelled it for a long time, looked up at me as if to say " mom you have got to be kidding me", the stuck her nose up in the air and walked away.......im still waiting to hear about the truck so i can make an appt for her at the vet.
i sent you an email i will talk to you later

[Medusa]

Hey, that's great news! I'm so glad to hear that he hasn't lost any more weight. Yes, val syrup does have valium in it and I guess that's what Puddy needed to keep her calm. She can be a real tazmanian devil at times. But whatever works, right? Your vet knows what's best for your cat. So keep up the good work.

Blessings,
Mary

[Taz_Zoee]

Well, he got the shot Tuesday night and he seems to be eating more. So hopefully he will put on some weight within the next couple of weeks. His "bugging" me for food has stopped slightly as well. I am so happy my baby seems to be getting better!!!
Thanks PT, for your thoughts and prayers!!