John & Apollo
Member Since 2011
Apollo's Condo
Good morning. Just posted Apollo's AMBG 134. I did not give him his AM shot as he is not eating at this point in time.
I just got back home from the Vet. Oh man what a day! Well the vet suspected constipation as well as she felt a pretty good size obstruction in him. She decided to give him an enema and he was able to pass a few large pieces with lots of matted up hair inside. She said to keep an eye on him and see if his appetite returns now that the obstruction is gone. She also suggested adding a half teaspoon of petroleum jelly to his food each time to help keep everything flowing smoothly. She also said we may want to add some more fiber to his food to help things move along as well. Apollo and my other 2 cats are constantly licking on each other, so I'm not shocked by the amount of fur in his stool.
So now for the exciting part of the story. There I am driving Apollo home and we're both happy to be on our way home. Then he starts to howl (I know that means trouble). I look over and he is pooping inside his carrier all over the place. (Guess the big "E" wasn't completely done yet). He is standing in poop, unable to get away from being inside the carrier. Of course its nasty, runny and horrific smelling. I am gagging at this point. Then since Apollo was being confined in his carrier he starts to freaks out and vomit all over the carrier. I am trying to keep the car on the road and keep him calm at the same time. Finally I make it home, take him into the bathroom and get him settled. I put down some food, water and his own litter box. Of course I have no cat shampoo in the house, so I need to run and get some to clean him up. That is what I am about to do now.
So he is no longer constipated, but I am still worried as to why he isn't eating. Maybe he hates the food he once liked? I have 3 more varieties to try, wish me luck. Once he starts to eat again I will resume his shots.
Hope you had as much fun as I did this morning! :lol:
Good morning. Just posted Apollo's AMBG 134. I did not give him his AM shot as he is not eating at this point in time.
I just got back home from the Vet. Oh man what a day! Well the vet suspected constipation as well as she felt a pretty good size obstruction in him. She decided to give him an enema and he was able to pass a few large pieces with lots of matted up hair inside. She said to keep an eye on him and see if his appetite returns now that the obstruction is gone. She also suggested adding a half teaspoon of petroleum jelly to his food each time to help keep everything flowing smoothly. She also said we may want to add some more fiber to his food to help things move along as well. Apollo and my other 2 cats are constantly licking on each other, so I'm not shocked by the amount of fur in his stool.
So now for the exciting part of the story. There I am driving Apollo home and we're both happy to be on our way home. Then he starts to howl (I know that means trouble). I look over and he is pooping inside his carrier all over the place. (Guess the big "E" wasn't completely done yet). He is standing in poop, unable to get away from being inside the carrier. Of course its nasty, runny and horrific smelling. I am gagging at this point. Then since Apollo was being confined in his carrier he starts to freaks out and vomit all over the carrier. I am trying to keep the car on the road and keep him calm at the same time. Finally I make it home, take him into the bathroom and get him settled. I put down some food, water and his own litter box. Of course I have no cat shampoo in the house, so I need to run and get some to clean him up. That is what I am about to do now.
So he is no longer constipated, but I am still worried as to why he isn't eating. Maybe he hates the food he once liked? I have 3 more varieties to try, wish me luck. Once he starts to eat again I will resume his shots.
Hope you had as much fun as I did this morning! :lol:
