Come On Shaggy, Eat!
Shaggy hasn't been eating since Tuesday and his eye is looking runny again too. Mom re-started the antibiotics.
He doesn't come running when the can is opened like he usually does, and then he just licks the food a little and walks away.
Today Mom gave him some tuna water and he lapped that up! So she went to the store and got more canned tuna and also some plain pureed baby food that is just chicken and water to see if he'll try that.
posted by Shaggy and Scout | 3:08 PM
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Poor Shaggy--I hope he feels like eating soon!
We're sorry Shaggy is feeling so low. We're all rooting for him!
has the vet looked in his mouth? There was a neighbor cat a few years ago who stopped eating 'cause he had thrush in his mouth. Once they got that taken care of, all was good. 'course, I am not a vet or anything...Best of luck from Chez-Ranger.
Awww, poor Shaggy and poor mom!
About 6 weeks after Chumley died, Annie got sick. $800 and many vet trips later, there still was no diagnosis. Annie wasn't throwing up, but she wasn't eating, was lethargic, not interested in anything. The best the vet could say is that it *could* be IBD. But I had switched Annie's dry food about a month earlier, asked the vet if she could be having a reaction to the food/an allergy. No, no, that wouldn't be it, she said. After the $800 with still inconclusive results, I switched her food back to the old one and she was fine. That was after weeks of sub-q fluids to ensure she was hydrated and weeks on Prednisoline (and weaning off). A horrible experience for Annie and for me (the Pred via syringe). She wouldn't take baby food, she wouldn't eat Fancy Feast...not until the Pred, which alleviated whatever internal symptoms she was having and gave her an appetite.
To this day I think it was the kibble I had switched her to, because except for the occasional kitty cold (and now the hyper-t) she's been fine.
I realize you hadn't switched Shaggy to a different food, though--I just understand what it's like to have a sick cat, with no clear cut reason.
So I'm sending tons of healing Light to you both and hoping all will be well.
There *are* appetite stimulants that can be given, but I'd suggest researching the drug and its side effects if you go that route.
Prednisolone/Prednisone are scary steroidal drugs, meant for very short term use only, if you go that route. Long term use can cause Diabetes in cats.
(((Hugs)))
P.S. There used to be a Yahoo group for Feline IBD, in case that's what it is (and IBD is such a broad term). Good info, if you want to do research into it (if you haven't already).
Oh, and one thing that Ivy *always* ate, even near the end, were poached chicken tenders. I'd cook 'em in a little water and cut 'em up. Almost a guaranteed nom.
Poor Shaggy! If he's stuffed up, he may not eat cuz he can't smell the food. You might want to zap it in the microwave to heat it up a little and stinkify it. Or pour tuna water over his food...
Shaggy, you eat!
xx Lounge Kats and Mommy
Poor Shaggy! We don't like hearing he is not eating. Not a good feeling for him or the mom, that's for sure. We sure hope he starts feeling better and eats very soon. (((hugs)))
Please eat Shaggy, show us you are getting better. Eat some tuna, some chicken and drink water ok sweety.
Your face is very cute Shaggy.
My mom helped me doing the Paypal last night, she printed out the receipt too. She rounded up to 20 green papers, thanks for letting us helping out.
Cheers!
Oh dear. We know what you are going through. Cheysuli hasn't eaten since Wednesday that we know of and she refuses even to look at food (or water). We don't know what is going on and wish she would eat. Our purrs for you and Shaggy. I hope that he likes the tuna so much that he starts eating more than just the water!
Aw, doood, you gotta eat. Once you stop it's really hard to remember how to start again. Tuna water and canned chicken is what got me to start eating again when I was sick, so i got my paws crossed that it works for you, too.
AH Shaggy, come on buddy eat up!!
Everyone has good suggestions, one other thing I would add is to heat up the baby food a little that seems to stimulate the appetite.
We sure hope Shaggy eats something. WE thought it was a good sign with the tuna water.
WE're purrin hard for you Shaggy!
purrs
Abby
Big purrs to Shaggy!
Oh Shaggy! You gotta start eating buddy!! We hope that tuna and baby food does the trick!
Oh, Shaggy, we hope you feel better and start eating soon! Your mom and all your friends are worried about you.
Shaggy, dude, you gotta eat something. Tuna water is a start, maybe a little actual tuna with it. Then some stinky goodness or ham or chick-hen. Something Shaggy, please.
Oh Shaggy! Please eat! We're so worried about you!
Lots of purrs and prayers for you Shaggy. Sometimes when one part of you does not feel well, it affects your tummy. Sounds like your mom knows just what to do.
Get better soon.
Dusty and Jeannie
Just read your comment on my Fuzzy Tales blog, where you mentioned you HAD switched foods about a month ago. Honestly, I would go back to the old food, just to rule it out. In Annie's case I'll never know for sure, but I too had switched to something supposedly good/better. But there wasn't any sneezing gloop or throwing up from her. Still, to rule out an allergy to something in that new food, I really would stop feeding it. (((Hugs)))
The cozy cottage is purrrrring overtime today for you dear friend. We also made a picture for you to cheer you along...
KNow how much we love you and care deeply for you to recover your health...hey we are cats and can do anything we set our purrrrs to.
Love Misses Peach who has been there...
We're purring that Shaggy eats something soon!
Come on Shaggy~!!! You NEED to eat. We are purraying you start feeling better and become a ravenous kittie furry soon!!!
uh-oh. better get back on your foods, Shaggz, or it's off to the v-e-t- wif you!!! and we all knows you does not want that.
Lots of purrrrs for you Shaggy!!! Please eat lots!! Tuna is the best!!
Howdy from your TX furiends,
We were checking to see if Shaddy was eating anything yet today? We hope he is feeling better. Cheysuli got an appetite stimulant and then some stuff to settle her tummy so we are hopeful that maybe she will start eating and drinking again.
oh shaggy... i hope whatever it is leaves you alone soon no matter how yummy tuna water is.
Shaggy, come on eat something! We are sending lots of purrs and prayers - for eating and feeling better. Is it possible that he is stuffy (I know that my eyes get runny when I am stuffy) and he can't smell the cat food, but could smell the tuna water? I would think baby food would be a good option - it has a way stronger smell than cat food! And since he has had an URI it would make sense he could be congested - do they have a decongestant for cats (I know they have antihystamine, but not sure about decongestant). And antibiotics can also make you a little queasy sometimes - if he is taking it without food maybe that is the case, or maybe small meals will help. We hope he feels better soon!
Shaggy, you gotta eat! Tuna water and baby food just has to do the trick!
We are purring for you Shaggy!!! Eat and get well soon!
Big purrs for Shaggy ... c'mon and eat, dude!
Shaggy, we are purring that you start eating & feel better very soon. We know you can do it!
My sisters and I are sending you purrs sweet Shaggy, please feel better soon!
Eat Shaggy, Eat!!! We are sending you tons of purrs and purrayers and head butts, ok?
Luf, Us
I'm sending lots and lots of purrs to Shaggy and I hope he starts to eat again real soon. Mom sends your Mom lots and lots of hugs and good wishes.
Awww, come on Shaggy...you gotta eat, man!
Tell your Mom to ask your doctor about an appetite stimulant to make you feel hungry again.
Hey Shaggy, Eat something! Have some nommy tuna or maybe some tasty ham baby food? That always works for us. We also like a/d stinky goodness and it has lots of good nutrients in it.
Sniffie and the Florida Furkids
OH Our bad mommy has been too BIZZY to let us bisit so we just founded out yoo wasn't feelin so good Shaggy. We is purrin n purrin n sayin purrayers wif our paws togefur for yoo Shaggyn fur yore fambly worries n all.
PURRRRRRRRRRRS,
Sanjee and tha resta tha Hotties
Pee Ess. Mini sez she will come gif yoo an eetin demonstrayshun if yoo needs it.
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