Ellie-Mae off to the whitecoats...

[Catty1]

Carole - do you have an aloe vera plant, or know someone who does?

It's easy to cut off a bit of - and squirt the insides of - the 'branches' or whatever they are and get a bit of the gel that's inside. It would certainly be organic.

Continuing prayers for Ellie Mae.

[carole]

No Candace i don't know of anyone with one, but i will look in to it, at the moment there is no way i could even attempt to do anything to her mouth, it would be beyond being cruel, she just is not a happy girl today, and i am gravely concerned,it looks all too familar,what i went through with Ash, having said that, he often did a turn around when i least expected it, and Ellie has been bad before, perhaps just not this bad, i am hoping maybe it is that she is just a little more unwell due to her flu vaccination, i do know her mouth is awful though, she did eat a little of the new food, but not much, she is enjoying basking in the sun, so i think she must be feeling cold, it is a hot summers day here down under.

Thanks for the continuing support for me, prayers for Ellie, we sure need em, my girl will do a turn around i am sure of it.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Carole, I'm so sorry that she won't eat today. Has your vet ever mentioned about possibly putting in a feeding tube for her? I've never had it done to any of my cats so I don't know what's involved but then she could still get all of the nutrients she needs without having to use her poor sore mouth. Just a thought. She remains in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[carole]

No he hasn't and i would not go for that, she is eating still, just not a lot, i just got her to eat some biscuits, my main priority here is to keep her comfortable, i won't be putting Ellie through anything that i consider traumatic for her , i appreciate your thoughts though, just not an option i wish to pursue, but thanks anyhow.

[Catty1]

A small idea...if you could maybe get a small container of aloe drink or liquid, and a small spray bottle from a dollar store or some such, perhaps you could spray her gums or mouth without having to touch it.

Just a thought, Carole - I know you are getting ideas from all sides here, and it can be overwhelming.