Corkscrew is sick again. (new update post 127)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Corkscrew. I hope that it's just gas and nothing serious. Please eat well and gain your weight back Corky.

[kimlovescats]

Laura, don't beat yourself up. It's like overnight they reach a point wear the weight loss is suddenly obvious!!! I hope the new diet will help Corky to feel all better soon!

Kim

[Uabassoon]

Corkscrew is finally getting better I've been worried about him for the last few days because he didn't seem to be improving much. However yesterday his finally started to look better, he was eating all of his meals as opposed to just taking a few bites and he finally had some energy! Yesterday I took him off the baby food and started feeding canned food. He hasn't vommited once!

He'd spent the last week just sleeping at the base of the cat tree so it was nice to actually see him walking around and begging for attention. His eye still looks a little gross and I know it's going to be a little while before he is back at 100% but I'm very excited for his improvement and it's good to finally see him starting to act like his normal self.

[Kirsten]

I'm glad to hear he's finally improving!! Must have been such a worrisome time for you! What does the vet think he had?

Kirsten

[Uabassoon]

I'm glad to hear he's finally improving!! Must have been such a worrisome time for you! What does the vet think he had?

Kirsten

He had pancreatis, however the stress from being sick caused him to get an infection in his eye.

[rg_girlca]

Oh Corkscrew, I am soooooo happy to hear that you are doing better.
I pray that your eye gets better real soon.

[Karen]

Poor Corkscrew, we'll be wishing you better as quick as a bunny!

[Uabassoon]

My baby isn't doing very well and I can't stop crying. His liver isn't working well now because he hasn't been eating. He's now lost almost 6 pounds. We gave him some Sub Q fluids and I'm going to have to force feed him. If force feeding him doesn't work then we will have to give him a feeding tube. The vet gave me some metoclopra to give him 30 minutes before each force feeding session which is supposed to help him keep his food down. Please send good thoughts my way that Corkscrew can get through this.

[GILL]

Get well Corkscrew.
From: Mits, Peak, Chessie, Princess, Sweety, & Boots

[Shadowcat]

I hope the vet has discussed a feeding tube for Corkscrew. Often with the 'fatty liver disease' (hepatic lipidosis) the cat feels sick, doesn't eat, liver gets inflamed, makes cat feel worse, cat doesn't feel like eating - - the one thing that the cat does need is to eat. If a feeding tube is an option for you, I would recommend you go with this treatment. Feeding the cat is relativly easy. It will get enough food into the cat that he needs. The tube feedings may go on for a month or so. The longer a cat goes without adequate food intake, the worse the disease becomes. Best of luck for you and Corkscrew.

[shais_mom]

how's corkscrew?

[Uabassoon]

how's corkscrew?

I don't want to say that he's better, but he isn't doing any worse. He seems to be ok with the force feeding sessions, he doesn't like it but he will at least tolerate it. I've been able to get three small meals a day into him. He is also starting to be a little more social. He's not spending all of his time under the bed anymore, he's out and about and asking for attention now.

[Catty1]

That is hopeful...if he is 'coming to' socially, he will hopefully feel better enough to eat on his own one of these days.

Is he still on anti-biotics?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I don't want to say that he's better, but he isn't doing any worse.

Hey, we'll take what we can get, won't we, PT?

Come on Corkscrew, keep eating and getting better!