UPdate on Ellie-mae...

[carole]

you are so right Pat, i think that way too, i just wish her eating would improve,she is skin and bone at the moment, and today was particularly bad, i did get her to eat some biscuits,she just swallows them whole, and a bit of wet food,but she certainly won't regain any weight eating like this, i still think that mouth is sore,i offered her around six different foods, she just sniffed and was not interested.

I do think she has meowmie wrapped around her little paw though, if i kiss her and pat her, hmm yes well she will eat some,i have always had to encourage her for the last two yrs to eat,but now i think one is used to it and playing on it a little lol.oh well whatever it takes lol.

Hoping for a better day food wise tomorrow,i am finding it a tad stressful watching my little girl,not eating very well, fingers and all paws crossed for a healthy appetite to return soon.

I think if she does not improve appetite wise in a week or two, i will consult my vet and take her in to see him and get that mouth re-checked, also i have to keep in mind the vet mentioned she could have some withdrawal symptons from the steriods,which of course certainly would affect her appetite,however she really does need to eat more.

Gosh i have one cat who eats too much and one that wont eat enough,such is life lol.

[phesina]

Have you tried baby food? The meaty, creamy kinds without vegetables in them are often quite a draw. Or maybe even chicken or beef broth, to see if the flavor will appeal to her.

[kuhio98]

You might try warming her food a little.
Seems that brings out extra "stinkiness". The better they smell it, the more likely they are to eat it. Could be worth a try.

[carole]

She ate much better today, i managed to see her mouth a little, she was not so keen on me looking , it still looked red around the gums to me and i could still smell it, so i am thinking it is not that great and will it ever be?

Lisa my Ellie always has her food warmed,just have done that from day one, as i think i would prefer my food warm not cold from the fridge,have not tried baby food, will as a last resort, but i believe you can only give it to them short term, as does not have the nutrients required for a kitty in it,i just have to be more patient maybe,,she is much better today than yesterday, thanks for the advice and help ,always appreciated.

Here is a pic of the girls, ellie and her daughter nikki, yesterday i went to have a afternoon nap,as had a bad headache, and i had all three kitties with me snuggled up on the bed, it was awesome. ( I think Ellie looks rather good in this pic don't you)

[Medusa]

Such a cute pic. I'm glad that she's doing better. As for not eating, she's probably going to have ups and downs from now on, Carole. She's been through a lot. I wouldn't worry too much unless she completely stops eating. Then I'd definitely inform the vet.

[phesina]

Oh, what a nice picture! They're both just beautiful.

[carole]

Thank you Mary and Pat, here is another pic of them today that i took for you to enjoy, yes you are right i am just such a worrier, she ate better today,and i weighed her, she was like 3.4kg before the operation,then 3.2 and then she plummeted down to 2.9, which worried me ,but today i am happy to report she weighed in at 3.1 would like to see her eventually get to 3.4 maybe even 4kgs, but would be happy with her at 3.4.

I took her outside for some supervised time outside for the first time today, after 15 mins i took her inside again, much to her dismay, honestly she just sat and sulked with her head hung down, oh well, tough love is the order of the day Ellie, so get used to it, baby steps i told her.

thanks again everyone for your continued love and support.

BTW i have been in touch with my vet via email, as he is off just now, his wife gave birth on friday to their third child a wee girl, he has one little girl and boy already, he sent me a pic of her today and enquired after ellie, so have told him she is doing well, but just want her to eat more, yes Mary as long as she is holding her own and eating, we have not really a big problem, if things don't improve with her mouth i will take her back to see my vet,but we do really want to keep her off those steroids permanently.