Chance Lethargic and Not Eating

[aly]

It was Campbell's Pork and Beans. I don't even know what a castor bean is. If he ate something toxic though, wouldn't he be throwing up? He hasn't thrown up. Oh my gosh, I'm scared.

My stomach is upside down with worry

I haven't changed anything in my house at all. There's nothing new.

This is the worst thing ever.

[Kater]

Don't worry Aly, baked beans are NOT castor beans!

[Ramona]

Oh a campbells pork and bean shouldn't be anything bad at all. But I know how upset you are, I would be too. In fact, my own Julie doesn't seem normal today. She is spacey and staying by my side all day which is unusual for her. As long as Chance is eating and drinking, try not to worry too much. Impossible, I know, but at least you have an emergecny vet in your area. You can always take him back if something goes weird.

Give him a gentle kiss on the head for me, ok?

Hugs,
Ramona

[aly]

I wish I didn't live alone. This is so hard to go through

[aly]

Do you guys think getting a fecal done would be a good next step?

He's had the blood panel and xrays already. I'm not even sure what other tests I could get done besides the 3 fecal tests.

[Ramona]

Awww honey, you aren't really alone--you got us!

(((((HUGS)))))

[aly]

I was just writing a message and I turned around and he wasn't in his spot! He was in the bathroom looking for food (the dish was empty). So I just ran over and fed him and he's over there eating with the rest of the cats right now!!!!!!!!!!! It always gives me so much hope when he's up like this!!

And he just jumped up on the counteR!!!!!!!!!

[NoahsMommy]

Aly,

If he hasn't gone to the litterbox, other than pee, he very well may be constipated. Give him some mineral oil, that's what the vets at work seem to say to people when their animals are constipated.

Poor thing. We're here if you need to talk.

Chance...you stop your wierd behavior, silly guy! Get better soon.

[aly]

Would constipation make him this lethargic? Right after he ate, he was right back down again

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by aly
Would constipation make him this lethargic? Right after he ate, he was right back down again

He might just be very uncomforable and may not want to move around too much?

What about trying canned pumpkin???

[aly]

I'll ask the vet if that will be okay to try. I'll also have the vet feel his abdomen again.

Magic is sleeping with him right now:

[iloverat]

That sounds really good!!!!!! If he's eating and hopping up on counters, I think this does say he's not in great pain. Oh, I know that made your heart happy when you saw him looking for his chow.

Good luck through the night. I hope all goes well and that the vet will be able to give you some answers tomorrow. Still praying and hoping ---- Bobbi

[trayi52]

Chance's coat sure does look shiny, for him to be sick. The thought about him being constipated, could make him feel bad I suppose. Sure doesn't make humans feel too well does it?

I hope he gets to feeling well really quick, it is awful to be at home alone, with a sick baby. You do what you can to feel better yourself, if that means calling a vet at home or whatever and like I said before ask lots of questions.

[CatDad]

Aly I hopping that it was better news. Although it sounds like he is still not well, eating and drinking can't be a bad sign. I am also glad to hear that he moved. It is really good that he is going to the litter box on his own, I would believe that to mean that he feels well enough to care were he is going. Sorry I have not posted sooner, it was busy day yesterday and I was not on at all.

I know that I read that you were going to see about feeding him I/D did you every start that? I also just got done going through the vet bill, and it looks like they gave here some intravenous meds. If you would like I can give you all of the names. I did notice that they gave her Pepcid, and you may want to ask the vet about that, if his tummy is not well. This may help him eat.

This sounds almost exactly like Joey, except she had become so dehydrated that she had to stay at the vet, because she was not drinking or eating at all. I mean it sounds really close, from the gas in the intestines to the lethargy. They also never really figured out what was wrong with her either, just guesses.

If you want to PM me or post here, and I will go into alot more details on what they did with Joey.

In the meantime, prayers on the way for Chance. Also for you, I know how upsetting this is.

[aly]

Thanks for the information, CatDad. I will probably contact you tomorrow after the vet visit when I have more information.

How long did it take Joey to get better? (By the way, I've been meaning to tell you I love the name Joey for a girl). Tomorrow will be day 5 of Chance's sickness

Thanks so much for the prayers. PT prayers are a powerful thing and I know you all are helping my boy. Thanks so much.



I'm really freaked out and now I keep checking ALL the cats to be sure they're breathing. And Chance's brother just came and sat by him and I started to panic wondering if Chance was getting worse and Lucky could sense it. I know I just need to chill out until I can get him back to the vet tomorrow, but its hard.