A few prayers, please. For Mr. Meow. ultrasound results 8--2--07

**cassiesmom** · 08-03-2007, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by jenluckenbach

I hope no one thinks we are jeopardizing Mr. Meow by not having the procedure.

Not at all, no reason to put him through an endoscopy if not absolutely necessary. Give him a hug and a snuggle for me. I hope it's not cancer. p.s. from a nurse

Depo-Medrol is a long-acting injectable form of methylprednisolone - would you have to start him on oral prednisone at all, or if the first dose of Depo-Medrol is effective, could they just inject it once a month? Why pill him if not necessary?

**krazyaboutkatz** · 08-04-2007, 02:08 AM

I hope that the depo will help him and that he'll gain his appetite back. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

I had asked my vet about giving Starr steroid shots and she said that it wouldn't be as effective as giving them to him orally. He's so hard to pill so this is why he's now on liquid pred.

**jenluckenbach** · 08-04-2007, 06:14 AM

I did not syringe feed Mr Meow this morning. He needs to eat, but so far nothing.

So I set him up in my 3 story cage with a great selection of foods. I told him he can come out when he eats. I pray that the depo shot and the new appetite stimulant pill I gave him yesterday will kick in sometime during the day.

**Killearn Kitties** · 08-04-2007, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by jenluckenbach

I pray that the depo shot and the new appetite stimulant pill I gave him yesterday will kick in sometime during the day.

I have everything crossed in the hope that this little baby will eat soon.

**Laura's Babies** · 08-04-2007, 07:28 AM

Aww Jen, I am so sorry you and Mr. Meow are going through this. I hope he gets back to eating and all his test results come out with good news...

I use to take Amy for those depo shots. As she matures her ability to get around got worse and she would look so miserable and that "spark" wouldn't be in her eyes. After the shots she wouldn't get around any better but she would get that spark back in her eyes and start playing again. It was easy to see she felt better.

**kb2yjx** · 08-04-2007, 10:30 AM

Hey Mr Meow!!! SOunds like Mom has put out quite a buffet just for you!!! Please try to eat a little!!!!

**Catty1** · 08-04-2007, 11:11 AM

PT Prayers that Mr. Meow eats! C'mon, buddy...meowmie can't always be there to feed you...and she promises LOTS of cuddles when you do!

Jen, I hope the DP shot will ease any pain or "feeling" in his tummy that he thinks he "can't eat". I guess an injection would take any inflammation down pretty quickly?

HUGS!