MORE PRAYERS NEEDED. Jasper, bloody liquid diarrhea.

[jenluckenbach]

Poor Jasper. He has not been getting better. He had a depo shot to try to firm up the diarrhea, but it isn't working. And on top of everything, he had a bit of a cold/congestion.

We are going to try yet another medication. It is one that helped Lucas (for while) when he was having the diarrhea problem.

Jasper is such a love bug (actually, we call he PESTY WESTY, because he is so demanding of attention) and to see him sick and lethargic is heartbraking.

[Romance]

were the cats recently vaccinated with a modified live vaccine?

[DrKym]

Jen I just now came across this. My prayers are with you and Jasper. Cyber hugs to you both.
Hope he starts to heal soon!

[jenluckenbach]

were the cats recently vaccinated with a modified live vaccine?

No

[catmandu]

We Are Praying For Our Dear Friend Jasper.
I Know How Hard That Can Be And Frustrating As You So Want Your Dear Friend To Be Better, And Not To Suffer.
Prayers Are Coming From Us All For Dear Jasper.

[pitc9]

Prayers sent!

[kitten645]

I have a tube of this stuff that I got to get some weight on Smudge and he REFUSES to eat it. My other too "fluffy" boys would love to devour the tube in a nano second If I can send it to you Jenn or anyone who needs it I'd be happy. Just jolted my memory I've had this under lock and key to avoid raids!
I hope poor Jasper feels better soon. I totally understand your "mama knows" comment. A RB kitty of mine wasn't well and I kept telling the vet to check for worms and he said no way. Did a million tests for big $$ and at the end...WORMS! I felt vindicated cause I got to say TOLD YOU SO!! Didn't help my wallet of course Positive vibes going out to you and Jasper.

[DrKym]

Jenn Lighting another Candle for you 2...............I hope you know how much we are praying....


Jasper Knock it off! Now you are so upsetting your mom and she is amazing! So now time to get well Little man!

[phesina]

Prayers and good wishes and healing energies are being sent from all of us to Jasper and you, Jen.

Love, hugs, and purrs,
Pat, Peony, Sydney, Poppy, Elmer, and Priscilla Angel who is watching over Jasper

[jenluckenbach]

Poor, sneezing, snotty Jasper. He's got a "snoot-full". And still not eating.

[Catty1]

Poor guy can't smell the food! Jen - did your vet say anything about trying an antihistamine? If it helps his smell at all, he may be more interested in eating!

Vicks and a vaporizer?

You likely already know this, but I looked up some symptoms of hypothyroidism (low thyroid) - but he's not gaining weight, is he?

What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?

* Lethargic behavior such as a lack of interest in play, frequent napping, tiring out on long walks
* Weight gain, sometimes without an apparent gain in appetite
* Bacterial infections of the skin
* Dry skin
* Hair loss, especially on the trunk or tail (“rat’s tail”)
* Discoloration or thickening of the skin where hair loss has occurred
* Cold intolerance/seeking out warm places to lie down
* Slow heart rate
* Chronic ear infections
* Severe behavioral changes such as unprovoked aggression, head tilt, seizures, anxiety and/or compulsivity
* Depression

The lack of proper levels of thyroid hormone generally will lead to increased weight, lethargy, cold intolerance, poor hair coat and a cat with little enthusiasm for life. A simple blood test can be useful in diagnosing Hypothyroidism. Treatment often transforms the cat's physical appearance and energy levels to a much more normal state.

Dumb idea...maybe if his thyroid picked up, his interest in eating would also. The meds are inexpensive...might it be worth treating this one symptom? I just wonder what your vet would think...

just trying to help, Jen.

PT Prayers for you and Jasper.

[jenluckenbach]

Well, as noted in my vet update thread, getting stuffy after a depo shot (for the first time or 2) is common. So this cold and Jasper's original diarrhea are definitely not related. but the boy is still so sick. Had to syringe feed again tonight.

He is on a new medicine. Hopefully to help the cold AND the diarrhea (which he still has). So the poor kid has to go through the side effect of the depo injection and it did not even help his diarrhea. But, of course, we could not have known that ahead of time.