My blue eyed boy Coco Puff

[Karen]

Hi, I just got off the radio show, and as we were doing "Ask the Vets" this week, I brought up the situation with Cocoa Puff. Both vets were concerned and said the best thing you can do, before adding Prednisolone into the mix, is help open his nasal passages. Steam and eucalyptus were both mentioned, just getting the bathroom nice and steaming and sitting in there with Cocoa Puff for 5 minutes 4 times a day may help. Adding eucalyptus into the steam will be a great help as well - most florist shops - even in supermarkets - have drried or fresh eucalyptus you can buy and one big decorative branch will yield many leaves, so it isn't too expensive.

They emphasized that with clogged nasal passages, he cannot smell his food, so won't want to eat, and not eating is cause for alarm.

They did both affirm that milk thistle is fine for cats as well as dogs, and good for liver health. Sandy, they said cats tolerate steroids far better than dogs, just FYI, but that milk thistle is a fine idea anyway.

He's a kitty - we cannot just hand him a tissue and say "blow" like with a small child, but steam, and wiping out his nose as best you can at the end may help.

And of course, they're all concerned about poor Cocoa Puff, and he'll be in my prayers!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Gosh, what a frightening thing to happen. Prayers on the way for you both.

[lizbud]

Sorry to hear about Coco Puff. Must be awful to not be able to breath normally.
Prayers that the meds help him much better soon.

[Medusa]

Hi, I just got off the radio show, and as we were doing "Ask the Vets" this week, I brought up the situation with Cocoa Puff. Both vets were concerned and said the best thing you can do, before adding Prednisolone into the mix, is help open his nasal passages. Steam and eucalyptus were both mentioned, just getting the bathroom nice and steaming and sitting in there with Cocoa Puff for 5 minutes 4 times a day may help. Adding eucalyptus into the steam will be a great help as well - most florist shops - even in supermarkets - have drried or fresh eucalyptus you can buy and one big decorative branch will yield many leaves, so it isn't too expensive.

They emphasized that with clogged nasal passages, he cannot smell his food, so won't want to eat, and not eating is cause for alarm.

They did both affirm that milk thistle is fine for cats as well as dogs, and good for liver health. Sandy, they said cats tolerate steroids far better than dogs, just FYI, but that milk thistle is a fine idea anyway.

He's a kitty - we cannot just hand him a tissue and say "blow" like with a small child, but steam, and wiping out his nose as best you can at the end may help.

And of course, they're all concerned about poor Cocoa Puff, and he'll be in my prayers!

Wow, thanx a million, Karen! It's so nice of you to think of Coco Puff. I don't know why I didn't think of doing that but I will tonight. I have some eucalyptus salve and I'll put a little in a bowl and see if that will help. If not, off I go to the grocery store for some branches.

He's doing better now that he has all the meds in him. He did eat his dinner so he must be able to smell at least a little bit. Thank you again, Karen. I appreciate it very much.

[Medusa]

Coco Puff is usually a very laid back cat. If he were any more laid back, he'd be a stuffed animal. However, Dr. Lee said he dug into him when they were in the back room and when he administered his shots. We couldn't get blood from him the last time we were there. Dr. Lee said he's never seen anything like it. CP has a way of turning his paws under so that he couldn't get to them. So he tried to get it from his neck and those paws came out fast and smacked him. I just couldn't believe it and I said "If you will allow me to stay w/him while you do it, I'll bet he'll be fine". He said "Ok, let's do it right now". Dr. Lee shaved a little fur and CP was fine and just as Dr. Lee was ready to insert the needle "WHAM!" CP gave it to him good, plus he hissed and growled. Dr. Lee laughed but I was shocked. I've never heard CP hiss or growl. Never! He must really have felt bad to do that. Dr. Lee said "We tried the towel, the sack, a muzzle, nothing worked. It just isn't worth it right now to stress him out like that. He's too sick". I'm still in shock. He's feeling better now, no gurgling but I'll be listening. I'm going to take Karen's advice and steam him in the bathroom tonight.

Thanx for all the good wishes, everyone. They mean a lot to me.

[phesina]

More good wishes and prayers and healing energies for dear Coco Puff and you, Mary. Those are great suggestions from Karen and the vets! Here's hoping the steam brings some relief.

[kaycountrygal]

Prayers for you and Coco Puff; I think you both could use them. I do hope your boy gets better. That must have been quite the experience for you, the vet, and the cat. I hope he calms down so the vet can do his thing. Also hope you get some rest tonight but I'd be listening also if he were my cat.

[cassiesmom]

Big big prayers for Coco Puff! I hope the steroids and the Convenia will help fast!

[Vermontcat]

I'm so sorry to hear that Coco Puff has been so sick.
I have been wondering how you and he have been doing, I haven't had much time online lately.
I hope that he feels better soon.
Milly sends him purrs and headbumpies.