Chance Lethargic and Not Eating

[aly]

Sorry for another update, but here it is:

I was just really upset and expecting the worst, so I decided to go to bed so tomorrow's vet visit would come faster.

I fed the cats while Chance was still in his spot sleeping. Then I went down and fed the foster puppies and took my own dogs outside. When I came back in, Chance was sitting at the top of the stairs grooming himself. Thats the first time I've seen him do that this week so that is a good sign. I think (not positive) he had just been drinking because he was sitting by the water bowl. Then he went and started to eat. He's still eating now. I'm worried that I don't have the I/D food yet, but I'll get that tomorrow. If he keeps eating and holding it down though, do you think the food will be that bad for him? It is the food he's used to eating, but its kitten food so its really rich. He's not a year old yet so I haven't moved him to adult food. But since he's sick, is this going to make him worse?

(He just finished eating and is grooming himself again intead of plopping back down like usual!!!!!!!!!!)

*edit* He just drank a bunch!

*edit #2* He's back down again

[CatDad]

Aly, I know all to well how you are feeling, especially since you are not sure what is wrong, and all you want to do is help. I think that part is the worst. I wouldn't worry about posting too much, I don't think that it is possible. I was creating 2 new threads a day. Nobody seemed to mind, you are worried and this is a good outlet because everybody else would feel the same way, hence we understand.

If he is eating his regular food that is great, and no I do not think it will hurt him. Unless the doctor finds something specific his normal food should be fine. I/D is just a bland food that is a little easier to digest and I think that is about it. I would also see it as a good sign that he is drinking too. He lethargy may just be a side effect of not feeling well. I know I get tired and just sit there when I don't feel well, maybe it is just something like that. I also see drinking as a good sign. Is his stool normal?

On how long it took Joey to get better. Let's see. I think that she must have started to get sick on Wednesday, or maybe a day before. It became very obvioius on Thursday night, and se went to the vet on Saturday. She came home on Monday afternoon and she was still a little sick. She started to look like herself on that Wednesday, but then she got that URI, and that affected her. I would say about a week, but I am still doing Half anf half on I/D and her regular food. Her stool is still a little soft, but it is looking better all the time. It is almost a normal shape again. Now, I don't know if all of the drugs that they gave her speed her recovery or not.

Please let us know what the vet says and if you need any information from me please let me know, I will get you anything that I can. I will be busy at work tomorrow, but will try to check. If not I will check when I get home late tomorrow afternoon.

Here is a big long distance hug for you:
{{{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}}

Continued prayers for Chance and you, and the rest of the family.

[iloverat]

Hi, Aly.

I agree with Bryan that Chance's regular food is probably OK for him, at least til you talk to the vet tomorrow. Sure sounds good that he's eating, drinking and grooming. I swear, if he were totally out of it, I don't think he would worry about grooming himself.

Having seen him doing all this, maybe you can rest a little better tonight. If he were going downhill (as in getting progressively worse), he definitely would not be eating, etc. as he has done today.

Best to you, sweetie and to your guy, Chance.

Bobbi

[Barbara]

Aly, when Filou was younger he was sometimes like that: not eating and hiding from us for a day or 2 and whenever he started eating and talking to us I knew he was getting better.

At that time the vet found his bloodwork was not ok but after he grew up he was fine.

Hearing that Chance eats and grooms himself is a good sign. I understand that it's worrying not to know exactly what he had but if he feels better this is the most important thing.

[lynnestankard]

Aly I'm sorry this thread slipped by me - poor Chance - I'm keeping this little feller in my thoughts and prayers and tonight when I light my Monday night candle - I'll say a special one just for him. He's such a cutie-pie by the way.
If he's started eating and drinking maybe things are on the upturn - fingers crossed here.
A thought - if he had the enema he wouldn't have anything to go 'poop' with would he?!
The odd bit of grooming sounds positive as well - I hope it 's nothing more than a little 'chill' on his tummy.
{{{Hugs}}} coming across the miles to you - of course Chancexxx

Lynne

[jenluckenbach]

I missed all these updates (because I was not subscribed ) I am so sorry that Chance is not well ye, but it does sound like he is feeling a bit better (the eating and the bathing). He may well be lethargic if he is constipated. But remember, if he is not eating much he won't be pooping much either.

Hope he feels much better very soon.

[kimlovescats]

Hoping to hear good news from the vet!

[aly]

Our appointment isn't until 4pm.

I just woke up and said his name and for the FIRST time in days, he lifted his head up in response!!!! I went over and pet him for a couple minutes and he sat up and walked over to the food. He's still over there eating.

Poor little guy has some crusty medicine on his chest from him spitting it on himself last night. The vet told me it tastes BAD. ITs really thick and icky.

I'll let you guys know what the vet says.

[Lallypop11]

Did he throw up after he ate the beans? I had the same problem after my Priss ate some Chick-fil-A. She threw up then wouldn't eat for several days, not even wet food and became very lethargic and lost weight. They don't eat because they think they will throw up. We went to the vet and she gave her fluids gave us some anti nausea medicine and some medicated wet food that we had to force feed her with a syringe. Once she realized she could eat without throwing up (thanks to the medicine) it took a few days, but she came around. Good luck to you, it appears that you have a similar situation.

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear little Chance are feeling so poorly.

Is it possible to mix the medicine with something he likes? Can you wipe the medicine off with a wet cloth? (I bet you have) It must be awful for him to have to smell it.

It sounds as if he's moving a little more around now and eating a bit also. That's at least something.

Will be sending positive thoughts and keep our fingers and paws crossed. Get better sweet Chance!!

[aly]

He was sitting up earlier for a good 40 minutes after he ate. He jumped up on the bathroom counter where Shiloh's bowls are and drank her water. Then he looked at himself in the mirror for a little while and then jumped down and ate a little more.

That gave me good hope, but then he came back to his spot and has been laying there sleeping. The kittens keep trying to wrestle with him and he lays there growling until I pull them off. He just really doesn't want to move.

The appointment I have for him at 4 is with a different vet that he hasn't seen yet. But I think I am going to call the vet he saw Saturday and ask if we can run in for some quick fecal tests.

Lallypop - That does sound very similar, but Chance is eating on his own and keeping everything down. This is day 5 of his lethergy. I do hope it will go AWAY sooooooon.

[catmandu]

Please eat , Chance , maybe your Meowmie will get something special for eat , and you will get Turkey. Foundcats want you to EAT!

[CatDad]

Hopefully the fact that he did not go lay back down right away is good. It may mean that he is feeling better just not up to full strength yet. That is just a guess.

I am very happy to hear that that he at least showed a little interest in something.

I think that your idea about calling the vet and asking about the fecal tests is a good idea. Maybe the new vet will have something else.

If it were me, I would get the records from the 2 other vets, including the xrays. Let the new vet know that you have the records and after he makes the initial diagnosis that you would like him to take a look at the other notes. Sometimes, looking at all the information help. Just a thought.

Give Chance a Hug for me and keep us updated

[Lallypop11]

Is he pooping? They had us isolate Priss so we could monitor if she was eating and pooping, he could be constipated....keep up the meds and hopefully he'll come around, it's so hard having a sick baby, I feel for you.

[iloverat]

Originally posted by CatDad

If it were me, I would get the records from the 2 other vets, including the xrays. Let the new vet know that you have the records and after he makes the initial diagnosis that you would like him to take a look at the other notes. Sometimes, looking at all the information help. Just a thought.

G

Again, CatDad and I are on the same wavelength! (HI, Bryan!)

I was just going to write to say that if you can get the test resuls from the 1st vet, it would be very helpful. Also, it might keep you from having to pay to have the same tests done over again by this other vet.

Hope you get positive news this afternoon. Looking forward to hearing your news.

Take care --- Bobbi