Ruffles Good Report Post #22!

[Freedom]

Well, she is hanging on. Thanks for asking, Jenn.

She did not eat AT ALL Saturday or Sunday morning. Sunday evening she ate about 2 tablespoons. I was going nuts, to say the least. She has lost MORE weight. I am thinking of asking the vet about an appetizer stimulant; something I never would have known without my time here on PT.

Then Monday she started eating a bit more and eats 3 or 4 times per day now. But very little and only canned. She sleeps a LOT.

She STILL hops up on the bathroom counter for sink water every morning! I guess somethings are just too important to stop for a little ailment.

She goes back to the vet on Friday (I think, have to check the calendar) for recheck on her blood work.

[Taz_Zoee]

I'm sorry to hear about Ruffles. You and the kitties will be in my thoughts.
Get better Ruffles!!

[Catty1]

Prayers for Ruffles. I hope an appetite stimulant will help a bit.

Be well and happy, pretty kitty!

[RedHedd]

Prayers going out for Ruffles. I'm giving Mishi appetite stimulants and they're helping a lot. Give it a try.

Hopping on the sink for water is always a good sign. My Mishi is back to insisting on the bathtub faucet being for him only. In fact, he's started protesting when I use the shower - meowing at me to get out so he can use HIS shower. I know he's on the mend, finally, and I hope your Ruffles continue to improve too.

[Laura's Babies]

Just keep the faucet running and the food coming! Let's hope she is on the way to recovery now.

[Freedom]

Yesterday - Friday, Ruffles returned to the vet for her blood work. She has gained half a pound during the week. The vet agreed to try an appetite stimulant for a week. She gets half a pill twice per day, about half an hour before feeding.

Last evening was the first one. Ruffles spends the night in a room by herself with lots of food out. SHE ATE! In one night she ate more than she's been eating in 3 days! So that is good.

Just got the phone call from the vet, blood work looks excellent! The white cell count came down a lot, so we will continue the Baytril another 7 days to keep fighting whatever it is. Thyroid test was fine so we continue at the same dose.

Thanks everyone for you kind thoughts and prayers!

[Catty1]

GREAT news! Go, Ruffles!