Kia had a seizure

[ramanth]

Hey everyone.

Mister Phred called again to see how things were going with the Kia girl. He's so thoughtful and helpful.

Well, she's drinking lots of water which I guess is good, but she barely eats.

We cooked her up some rice and mixed in some cottage cheese, per instructions from the doc. She licked at the cottage cheese and then turned to walk away.

I coaxed her back and took a handful and she ate it out of my hand. She only ate a couple more handfuls, drank some more water and then went to lay down.

After we ate our dinner, dad took a left over baked potato, peeled off the skin and she ate it from his hand in small pieces.

When Mister Phred called, he suggested we blend up some pieces of her dry kibble to give the rice and cottage cheese the 'flavor' of her normal diet.

Sadly, no go.

I'm hoping she'll be more hungry tomorrow. I'll keep you all updated.

We'll be spending tonight and tomorrow night here at my parents.

Then Monday night I'll be home (Logan gets fixed on Tuesday so I can't free feed the kitties) but Kia will stay here.

Kia sends her love.

*HUGS*

[Nomilynn]

Kim and Kia,

I'm sorry I haven't posted in this thread, but I wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and praying for you and Kia. So, even though it isn't written down, it is in my heart

Naomi

[joycenalex]

dear kim, i'm so glad kia is home, and you might, by this time have had some sleep. every time alex the wonder dog has come home from the er vet (he has epilepsy, and has gone into cluster seizures a few times), i cry with relief and some fear, fear from the charge card bill, and relief that he's back home with me.
since kias' gi tract is in a delicate state for quite a while, what did the vets say that she should eat during the recovery period? how long on the antibiotics? and when do you see your vet for follow up?

[anna_66]

WELCOME HOME KIA GIRL!

[Pam]

Would a little yogurt be OK for Kia? All of my furkids love yogurt, cats and dogs alike! I guess it will take time for her to feel well enough to enjoy eating again. Thinking of you both... (((hugs)))

[delidog]

Yeah Kim,
So glad that Kia is home and a little better...
tell her not to be overly concerned with that svelt figure of hers...the potato and rice don't have fat!!!!
hope that she gets her appetite back soon!!!

[aly]

How's Kia doing this morning? I hope she's eating breakfast!

[lovemyshiba]

Welcome home Kia!!!!!!!
You beautiful girl--you need to eat!! My dogs love cottage cheese, and I always use it to "bribe" them--I don't have any suggestions, sorry.
I hope to hear that she is eating today, and all good reports!!

[ramanth]

I wish I had better news. She just won't eat, although she DOES drink lots of water and keeps it down. She's not had any accidents. About the only time she'll get up is to go to the door to ask to go out.

She woke me up around 10 a.m. whimpering to go outside. I let her out and wagging her tail half heartedly she went to the kitchen, slurped up some water, and then went outside to pee.

When she came back in, mom had warmed up her rice/cottage cheese/blended kibble mixture and she turned up her nose to it.

The cat seemed interested in the food and Kia pushed Converse out of the way, and licked what little I had in my hand before walking away.

She needed to take her morning meds, so we buried the two pills into pieces of banana and (not without a fight) got her to swallow them.

She seemed interested in our breakfast of eggs, so mom scrambled her some eggs but she only ate two pieces.

Then it took some coaxing but she had a couple more pieces of banana (pill free)

Drank some more water and now again she's just laying there.

I'm going to call MSU to see what other bland foods I can give her.

Any ideas?

Ohhh Sue.. I know how you feel now with Killian. I'm practically begging her to eat but I bet her tummy still hurts.


Thank you all for your prayers, either posted or not.

Originally posted by joycenalex
since kias' gi tract is in a delicate state for quite a while, what did the vets say that she should eat during the recovery period?

Her discharge sheet said boiled rice and cottage cheese. Basically anything bland.

how long on the antibiotics?

roughly two weeks

and when do you see your vet for follow up?

I guess whenever I call them.

[aly]

All I can think of is Cheerios but I bet she won't want to eat those.

When Reece has gotten sick (not as bad as Kia was though), it took him a few days to start eating again too. I'd make him the boiled hamburger and rice mixture and he'd just pick at the hamburger and spit the rice out.

Maybe you can give her some Pedialyte or something to rehydrate her some more? Of course it does sound like she's drinking enough water.

I'm not vet, but I am thinking its normal that she's not eating yet. I'd be worried if she doesn't get her appetite back tomorrow though. Don't worry Kim, with your care I'm sure she'll be just fine!

[micki76]

I think in general they know when it's a good idea for then to eat and when their little tummies just won't tolerate it yet. I agree with Aly, though. She should start eating something tomorrow, or I'd be calling the Vet.

[lizbud]

Kim,

It's so good to have Kia home with family again. About the
not eating. Once when Buddy experienced a very bad bout
of upset stomach & diarrhea.(he ate a dead bird). , the
Vet sent home some cans of Hills Prescription Diet I/D - a very, very bland mixture of tummy-friendly food. He ate 1/2 can &
some rice and kept it down. You can only get it from a Vet.Maybe
you could ask your Vet about it. It's very easy on the stomach
& gives the dog much needed nutrition until her insides heal
up a bit. Hugs & good wishes to Kia.

[Cincy'sMom]

One thing that has worked with Sadie when she didn't want to eat was to give her some low sodium Chicken broth. With Kia's allergies I don't know if that is a good idea or not, but maybe some kind of a broth she could drink would interest her more then food right now.

When Sadie got stung last fall and had to get a steroid shot, it was about 2-3 days before she would eat normally. I really think it just takes time, and right now even a few bites of something is good.

[ramanth]

WHEEEEE!!!!!!

I was in the computer room, mom was coming out of her bedroom when she said, "Hey! You're up and around!" I ran to the door and there's Kia coming up the hall, slowly but tail wagging, she saw me and increased her speed a little, rubbing her head against my legs when she finally reached me.

I asked her if she had to go potty, and she stared at me with the saddest blue eyes.

Passing the kitchen to the sliding door, she drank some more water and we went outside. She peed and then squatted.

She pooped out a little tiny solid (but very dark) poop!!! No diarrhea! Not sure if the darkness is still from blood or lack of food... but it was solid!

And then she bounced up the stairs!

When she got back in she stared baefully at my dad with those big sad eyes.

Gonna log off now and spend some time with my baby.

Maybe take her for a short walk to get some blood flowing.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

I'll keep you updated and hopefully she'll be eating soon.

[Aspen and Misty]

O this is so happy to hear! I've been waiting for this news! Go Kia! You little sweetie!

Ash