Shaggy Update
Shaggy seems to be making a turnaround.
He still doesn't want to eat anything solid, he'll just lick the gravy or broth off the wet food and walk away.
But he wants to eat, because he will do his usual food begging tricks to get me to go to the cupboard. Like standing on my chest to get me up in the morning, and if I don't get up, laying down next to me & staring at me until I do. Then he dashes to the cupboard and stares at it.
He has taken the tuna water, and some tuna. He had 2-3 tablespoons of tuna broth twice yesterday and again today (any one want to come over & eat tuna salad with us for the next week? We have plenty of cans opened!)
Also today I bought some of the Fancy Feast Appetizers which are just shredded chicken with broth and he licked up all the broth again and maybe ate a little of the meat.
He also did a poopie which was somewhat formed and very stinky.
He will not take antibiotics. He goes into a sheer panic, drooling (the vet calls it anticipation drooling) and wrestling then disappearing into hiding. His eye is leaky but is improved. Fever is gone.
We're going to stop the pills on the chance that they are doing more harm than good. If he had a upper respiratory infection it looks to be improving but if he doesn't eat real food in a couple days it's back to the vet. On the visit last week he did check his mouth and nothing was going on there. Teeth were fine, he could see no growths of any kind.
Thanks for all the purring & purrayers. We have so many dear friends out there.
We've also had some new friends stop by to encourage him and we are so glad to meet all of you.
-Mom Lynne
PeeEss: A couple of the early comments to this post mentioned Pill Pockets.
That was a "no go" too. Sniffed it very suspiciously and walked away.
He still doesn't want to eat anything solid, he'll just lick the gravy or broth off the wet food and walk away.
But he wants to eat, because he will do his usual food begging tricks to get me to go to the cupboard. Like standing on my chest to get me up in the morning, and if I don't get up, laying down next to me & staring at me until I do. Then he dashes to the cupboard and stares at it.
He has taken the tuna water, and some tuna. He had 2-3 tablespoons of tuna broth twice yesterday and again today (any one want to come over & eat tuna salad with us for the next week? We have plenty of cans opened!)
Also today I bought some of the Fancy Feast Appetizers which are just shredded chicken with broth and he licked up all the broth again and maybe ate a little of the meat.
He also did a poopie which was somewhat formed and very stinky.
He will not take antibiotics. He goes into a sheer panic, drooling (the vet calls it anticipation drooling) and wrestling then disappearing into hiding. His eye is leaky but is improved. Fever is gone.
We're going to stop the pills on the chance that they are doing more harm than good. If he had a upper respiratory infection it looks to be improving but if he doesn't eat real food in a couple days it's back to the vet. On the visit last week he did check his mouth and nothing was going on there. Teeth were fine, he could see no growths of any kind.
Thanks for all the purring & purrayers. We have so many dear friends out there.
We've also had some new friends stop by to encourage him and we are so glad to meet all of you.
-Mom Lynne
PeeEss: A couple of the early comments to this post mentioned Pill Pockets.
That was a "no go" too. Sniffed it very suspiciously and walked away.
posted by Shaggy and Scout | 5:03 PM
23 Comments:
We're glad that Shaggy is eating some. Have you tried giving him his med in a pill pocket?? Some kitties love those things (but not mine! haha!!) When Ernie needed an antibiotic, the vet gave him a shot that was a long-acting one. Maybe you could suggest that to your vet then you wouldn't have to struggle with the pilling.
Hope Shaggy continues to improve.
All of mine got Convenia by injection (14-day antibiotic). Apparently there are some very serious potential side effects, however, in a small % of cats. If you Google it, you'll get a host of scary stuff. But it's always an option. Mine were okay, knock on wood, but I did have Derry's red blood cell count tested a week after the shot...after I read about the potential side effects (and that Convenia really isn't intended post-dental).
Clavamox is the generally given all-round antibiotic, but it seems to come only pill...not sure about liquid. Not injection, though--have no idea why.
Pill pockets are another great idea.
I wonder if there is such a thing as a transdermal antibiotic. Annie gets her methimazole (hyper-t meds) via transdermal gel, because she can't be pilled. I've never heard of a transdermal antibiotic, however--though that would be terrific.
Continued purrs and healing Light to Shaggy; we hope he continues to steadily improve!
We're sending our best purrrs and purrrayers to Shaggy.
Eat something, kittie. Eat a lot, in fact.
Shaggy we are sorry to learn that you have been unwell. But we're happy to read that you have turned a corner.
We hope you start eating again soon. A chap needs to keep his strength up to get well you know.
Whicky Wuudler
Ah a cat after Cheysuli's own heart... :) I am so glad that he is willing to lick at things. She is not quite there yet, but allows herself to swallow what we get in her throat now rather than trying to have it all drool out...
I hope that he continues to be interested in food and starts eating it. Fatty liver is a scary thing--and the vet is also worried about it with Cheysuli (as she is kind of a "chunk" per her vet)
We will continue to purr for Shaggy!
We are very sad to her about Shaggy.
We will purr very hard for him to get better.We hope he eats more too ;)
Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie
Well, if he has an appetite that's good, even if he's not eating enough...we'll keep our purrers on HIGH for Shaggy. There must be some bug going around, it seems quite a few kitties have been sick lately with this strange illness.
Poor guy, now we all know he did a stinky poop! That's probably the antibiotics dedding all his good intestinal bugs. Can he eat yogurt? A little acidophilus might not hurt.
Shaggy, you EAT!
Pee Ess: How is Scooby's hinie?
Poor Shaggy. I hope he feels better very soon and starts eating.
It's encouraging to hear that Shaggy is developing an appetite, even if it is still small. We'll continue sending get-well vibes and purrayers for him and for Scooby's sore.
shaggy, dude, take your pills! we is purrring hard for you!
Well, the licking is a good start - maybe if you water down the cat food a bit (if it is pate style) to make it more like the gravy that would help. Also, they sell a cat gravy at some pet stores - not the best solution but it is something.
And oh Shaggy sounds so much like Kirzon with the pills - just an awful experience to get them in (and yep, we did the pill pockets too). I would suggest that if they do put him on something new you ask about compounding it into an ear gel - they really do work, and are so much less stressful for everyone.
We are still sending lots of purrs and prayers over (and lots of hugs too!)
Continued purrrrrs & purayers Shaggy!! So glad you are eating a little bit!!
Howdy from your TX furiends,
Continuing purrs for Shaggy. At least he is starting to like food again, even if it is mostly broth and liquid.
Tuna Casserole anyone?
Come on, Shaggy, eat. And get well.
We've come over from the CB to offer our purrs and prayers for Shaggy to get well and say hello to yoo all.
Well, ass other folks have said, it's a start. I remember that, when Ivy was doing the same thing (just licking the gravy off of the foods) we tried a bunch of different brands. The one that worked? Newman's Own wet food. not cheap, but it was the one cat food that she's reliably eat. We got the turkey-oid flavor most. Sindle serving size. If you can find it in your local grocery, give it a try. We got it at our local chain place, so it's not restricted to the prosh places. Anyways, continued purrs and prayers for the Shaggster and the hindquarters of the Scoobster. Here's hoping that Scout stays free of the need for prayer groups. ;)
Snap! knew I forgot to mention something...Maddie's been given to lots and lots of sneezing fits and goopy-eye since we've known her. The vet thinks it's a virus that she picked up in the shelter, about 9 years ago. Doesn't go away, apparently. The point? our vet has recommended giving Maddie lysine to support her immune system. It comes in a treat form and Maddie really likes them. She's stopped sneezing and her eyes have been clear since she's been on them (about 4 months). Don't know if it's due entirely to the treats or just a seasonal rebound on Maddies part. We're going to keep giving them to her until we're satisfied that they are or are not keeping the goopy away. The treats are expensive, but if Shaggy needs some vitamin support, well, $30 a month isn't too bad. Get better soon, Shaggy!
We haven't visited in a long time (it's all our human's fault!) but just wanted you to know that we are purring for Shaggy! We are so sorry that he's been feeling so sick. We hope he's able to eat solid food soon.
XXX from Franklin, Dobby, Tasha, and mom Katie
We're glad that Shaggy has made some improvement. We're continuing to purr him batter
I'm glad that Shaggy is feeling a bit better now. We're still purring for him!
the boyz and i continue to hope shaggy feels better real soon...
Glad he's making a bit of a turnaround. I was thinking Appetizers right before I read that sentence. I'm not much of a wet food eater, but I will down some Appetizers. Keep it up Shaggy!
--Jasper
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