Help for Thomas - ARF Kitty

[kb2yjx]

WOW!!! This is sure a tough one to call...I will light a candle for Thomas and one for his family who loves and cares very much for him. Please keep us posted on Thomas...

[Karen]

You and Thomas will be in our prayers.

[katladyd]

I will keep dear Thomas in my thoughts and prayers.

[Catty1]

MANY prayers for Thomas....

[mom2thomas]

Thank you ALL for the prayers! Thomas ate a little last night, but it was me holding the food in front of his face until he ate. Fortunately, he kept it down. He seems to be walking a bit better, and is more active. But, he still is not eating much, even though the prednisone is supposed to be a sort of appetite stimulant.

This morning he threw up his prednisone and vitamins, so we had to give them to him again.

I don't want to do syringe feeding, because he has been through so much already, and he's already getting things jammed down his throat 2-3 times per day, depending on the day. But, I may have to start, if he's not willing to do it on his own. This morning I tried feeding him again with the food in his face, and he kept licking his lips and smelling the food, but wouldn't eat it.

Patience, patience, patience.

[Catty1]

Silly thought - but coule there be a sore in his mouth or something with his teeth that makes eating really uncomfortable for him?

If this has been mentioned already, I apologize - I didn't read back in the thread.

Sometimes when a furbaby or even a human is seriously ill, the simpler things go by the wayside.

Just a thought.

Hugs and prayers for Thomas.

[mom2thomas]

On one of our many recent visits, the vet did notice a tooth that looked like it might need to come out soon.

I did ask if that would affect his desire to eat, and she said that the gums etc. were not inflamed around it, so she did not think it was causing him any pain.

I will ask again when we see the vet on Friday - thank you for reminding me of that - like you said - sometimes the simplest things can be overlooked.