What would you do? (**Update 6-18-09 - need your prayers)

[Moesha]

I sure hope things improve for Sydney. You're doing all you can for her and she knows it and so we all of us. Have you tried NutriCal? It comes in a tube like hairball medicine. I'm sure you can get some at your vet's office. It is superloaded with nutrients. If you could get her to lick some of that, she could get some much needed nutrition. Good girl going to try the baby food. You're remembering many of the tips that others have posted around here. Please keep us in the loop. And give Sydney a little kiss on that sweet head of hers for me if she'll let you.

[kittykatharine]

I sure hope things improve for Sydney. You're doing all you can for her and she knows it and so we all of us. Have you tried NutriCal? It comes in a tube like hairball medicine. I'm sure you can get some at your vet's office. It is superloaded with nutrients. If you could get her to lick some of that, she could get some much needed nutrition. Good girl going to try the baby food. You're remembering many of the tips that others have posted around here. Please keep us in the loop. And give Sydney a little kiss on that sweet head of hers for me if she'll let you.

I have tried the Nutrical, but Sydney will not have anything to do with it. I was thinking I would try mixing some in with the baby food, if I can get her to eat some of it. I just need to get her to eat something, anything at this point. I will definitley give Sydney a kiss for you - one thing she loves is kisses :-)

[Medusa]

When my Puddy was sick, my vet told me to give her cooked elbow macaroni and chicken baby food. She lapped it up. I'm so sorry that Sydney is having this problem. I know how worried and stressed you must be especially knowing that you'll be going away to school soon. You both are so strong that it amazes me. Please know that my prayers are always w/you and Sydney, Katherine. Keep the faythe, honey.

[carole]

My heart truly goes out to you at this very difficult time, i know exactly what it is like having a cat that won't eat, Ash is the same on and off with his CRF, you try everything with no success sometimes,then all of sudden yes my boy eats, i know Sydney has a lot of problems, and i can only hope with all my heart you find something he can eat and soon, i will be thinking of you, all paws and fingers crossed Sydney makes a turn around and eats, come on Sydney you can do it. HUGS

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope that her appetite will improve soon. I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

[kittykatharine]

Well, Sydney was on the Tapazole 1/4 of a tablet Monday night, all day Tuesday and no changes were seen. I then added an appetite stimulant to see if that would make her hungry and eat. She has been on that all day Wednesday and this morning. Sydney looks terrible. She is very lethargic, she looks extremely weak, and she just lays around looking very sick. The appetite stimulant has made her more hungry, because I watch her go up to the bowl - but she will only eat a few bites at a time. She acts like she is hungry but then to ill to eat. This morning when I was getting ready for work, I took her out on the back porch (which is her favorite thing to do) and she just laid next to me on the cement. I am sure now something is definitley really wrong and she needs to go the vet. Unfortunately, my little sister was in a car accident Tuesday and I missed work and then Monday I missed work to go to the vet, therefore I could not take any more time off this week - luckily my wonderful boyfriend has dropped everything he was doing and ran to the house to take her in. As soon as I hear word of what the vet says, then I will make a post - I hope and pray it is nothing too serious I was starting to wonder if maybe she went from hyperthyroidism to hypothyroidism... I have no idea - I just know that Sydney and I need as many prayers as we can get, because it isnt looking very good right now...

[Catty1]

PRAYERS for dear Sydney....I so hope it is something treatable and straightforward!

{{{{hugs}}}}

And - I hope your sister is ok.