MORE PRAYERS NEEDED. Jasper, bloody liquid diarrhea.

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... poor Jasper! C'mon buddy, you need to eat in order to get better!!

[rg_girlca]

Oh gosh Jen, I am so sorry to hear that Jasper is not doing well.

Prayers and positive thoughts on the way that he gets better real soon.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} for you Jen.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear that Jasper has taken a turn for the worse. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[kitten645]

I have a tube of this stuff that I got to get some weight on Smudge and he REFUSES to eat it. My other too "fluffy" boys would love to devour the tube in a nano second If I can send it to you Jenn or anyone who needs it I'd be happy. Just jolted my memory I've had this under lock and key to avoid raids!
I hope poor Jasper feels better soon. I totally understand your "mama knows" comment. A RB kitty of mine wasn't well and I kept telling the vet to check for worms and he said no way. Did a million tests for big $$ and at the end...WORMS! I felt vindicated cause I got to say TOLD YOU SO!! Didn't help my wallet of course Positive vibes going out to you and Jasper.

[DrKym]

Jenn Lighting another Candle for you 2...............I hope you know how much we are praying....


Jasper Knock it off! Now you are so upsetting your mom and she is amazing! So now time to get well Little man!

[phesina]

Prayers and good wishes and healing energies are being sent from all of us to Jasper and you, Jen.

Love, hugs, and purrs,
Pat, Peony, Sydney, Poppy, Elmer, and Priscilla Angel who is watching over Jasper

[jenluckenbach]

Poor, sneezing, snotty Jasper. He's got a "snoot-full". And still not eating.

[columbine]

One time Smudge got Depo-Medrol for his allergies, and immediately caught a cold. He just wouldn't eat. I finally got a random idea when I was in the fish store. I got a swordfish filet, and sauteed it in butter. Then I cut out the dark middle part, cut it up in tiny pieces, and sat and hand-fed them to Smudge one at a time. It jump-started his stomach, and he went and had a bit of cat food too. (So I celebrated by eating the rest of the swordfish.)

Love, Columbine

[Catty1]

Poor guy can't smell the food! Jen - did your vet say anything about trying an antihistamine? If it helps his smell at all, he may be more interested in eating!

Vicks and a vaporizer?

You likely already know this, but I looked up some symptoms of hypothyroidism (low thyroid) - but he's not gaining weight, is he?

What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?

* Lethargic behavior such as a lack of interest in play, frequent napping, tiring out on long walks
* Weight gain, sometimes without an apparent gain in appetite
* Bacterial infections of the skin
* Dry skin
* Hair loss, especially on the trunk or tail (“rat’s tail”)
* Discoloration or thickening of the skin where hair loss has occurred
* Cold intolerance/seeking out warm places to lie down
* Slow heart rate
* Chronic ear infections
* Severe behavioral changes such as unprovoked aggression, head tilt, seizures, anxiety and/or compulsivity
* Depression

The lack of proper levels of thyroid hormone generally will lead to increased weight, lethargy, cold intolerance, poor hair coat and a cat with little enthusiasm for life. A simple blood test can be useful in diagnosing Hypothyroidism. Treatment often transforms the cat's physical appearance and energy levels to a much more normal state.

Dumb idea...maybe if his thyroid picked up, his interest in eating would also. The meds are inexpensive...might it be worth treating this one symptom? I just wonder what your vet would think...

just trying to help, Jen.

PT Prayers for you and Jasper.

[K & L]

I sure hope there's some improvement very soon. Seems we go in cycles like this also. We'll go a few months and no vet visits, then they all hit at once. Not easy on us mentally or financially. Good luck!

[ChrisH]

Poor Jasper. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.

[kimlovescats]

Oh Jasper, honey, please eat for Mommy!!!
Jen, maybe the Nutri-Cal will sustain him for a while until his cold clears up. I know how overwhelmed you can become and I've overlooked some of the simple remedies like Nutri-Cal before as well! I've had to smear it all over poor kitties before to get it in them! I've also syringe-fed the liquid from water packed tuna! It's basically just tuna flavored water! Maybe you can try that too.

Hang in there!

Hugs,
Kim

[orangemm]

Just saw this now, Jen and I am hoping that little Jasper improves SOON! Will send up some extra prayers for him..............

[jenluckenbach]

Well, we resorted to forcing food with a syringe tonight.

The vet suggested giving Chlorphenarimine, an antihistamine....4 mg t help his congestion. Not much help tonight, maybe tomorrow.

I am sure that he is down at least another half of a pound.

Come on Jasper. I want my pesty westy back in my face again.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this. He'll remain in my thoughts and prayers.