MORE PRAYERS NEEDED. Jasper, bloody liquid diarrhea.

[jenluckenbach]

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

[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.