BraveHeart - PRAYERS needed, GREAT update Feb 6.

[jenluckenbach]

He hasn't eaten on his own, yet, but I sure wish he would. He does drink water on his own, so nowI am trying to trick him. I took the mixture I use in the syringe and mixed it in his water bowl so it is the consistence of water. The nutrients will be diluted, but at least he will get some every time he drinks, assuming that he does not refuse to drink it). I also placed a dry cat food that has a nice small kibble in a bowl and covered with water. He might drink that water, or maybe he'll eat the kibble once it is soft. He hasn't licked any baby food or other soft food yet.

He is difficult to give sub-Q fluids to, because of his thin skin (over bones) the needle passes right through and out again and most of the time I can't see it (until a flood occurs) because of his long coat. So I end up sticking him mutiple time just to get the needle positioned. I feel so bad for him.

He is perked up a little. When I get home from work with him, he'll come out of his carrier and walk right up and onto the window perch.

So........we keep trying.

[phesina]

Awwwwww... poor boy. Please give him some little gentle pets and kisses from me.

I can tell he is making small steps of improvement. He is recovering from massive trauma of all sorts, so he'll venture forward slowly, I'm sure. That is great that he is already going right up to the window perch. He's found something he likes that he gets up and goes to!

Beautiful, Jen; thank you.

Love, purrs, and hugs,
Poppy, Peony, Sydney, Elmer, Pat, and Priscilla Angel

[Catty1]

Awww...poor dear boy...

Would he eat some wet food mixed with a bit of warm water while his gums are healing?

Prayers for Braveheart, and gentle scritchies for him

[Freedom]

I feel so bad for him.

My Marlin had 38 teeth extracted in September. While I didn't have to force feed him, he didn't eat much except soft food for several weeks. It takes time for the gums to heal and toughen up. He didn't eat at ALL for 5 days and had to have fluids to prevent dehydrating; but he had enough 'fat' that we just kept up with that and he started the soft foods before it got to needing a force feed. I know what you mean, feeling so badly for them. I was alsmost in tears seeing Marlin so sad and miserable those 5 days!

So yes, just keep trying, Braveheart is healing daily and will come around. PRayers for both of you.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry for Braveheart who lives up to his name - actually I think you would deserve the same name for taking care of the sweet boy.

[catfamily]

My booboo had all his teeth out and he did so well after it.
I am so happy he got most his out thanks to you.
I wish i could take him in.I'd love to have him.
I wish I had the plane fare to do it.
Anyone talking him?
9 years old is not old and he would need someone that doesn't mind gooming him daily.even fingers going through his fur after getting to know him doing this daily helps the skin breath better and helps it not get too clumped w/tangles.

[kb2yjx]

Jen!! I am catching up and just read about BraveHeart!!! Our Raven was not in great shape when she had her teeth pulled. BUT she was much younger than BraveHeart!! PRAYERS coming for dear BraveHeart!!!