10/22 Trixie PMPS 110 +2 94 Petey Update

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Another nice start for the DoodleBug (AKA Trix...she's got a thousand nicknames).

Not too much to report on the Petey front just yet. When we first got back from the vet last evening, he was asking for food, but she said to wait 2-3 hours after the cerenia before giving him food or metronidizole. Well, 2-3 hours later he was out like a light. I looked up potential side effects of cerenia, and they included drowsiness and loss of appetite. Ugh. He definitely slept hard last evening, and he's not interested in eating just yet. This morning, he's still punky...before the shot, aside from the upset digestive system, he was behaving like his PeteyPie self, so I'm assuming he's feeling blah from the cerenia. Silly me, I thought giving him an anti-nausea med would encourage him to eat. Overall, though, he looks like he feels better...he just seems really tired.

I've got to try and force myself to catch a little more sleep...I have to work all weekend but fortunately, hubby will be home, and I'm off on Monday - although hopefully by then, this will all be long in the past...if it ain't one thing, it's another. I so wish they could talk...

Amy
 
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Nice start for Trixie! Poor Petey. I hope he starts to feel better. Often, the anti-nausea meds do tire you out since they slow every thing down. You might want to consider adding some FortiFlora to his food given the liquipoo issue.
 
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Slow it down, little girl...I don't know if the beans have the energy for pokefest today!

Thanks, Sienne...it really helps hearing from someone with experience that the anti-nausea meds can tucker him out like this. We've never used cerenia before. I know it has tired me out :lol: !

I had put some FortiFlora on his food his morning...he sniffed it, sort licked it a little, but isn't ready to dive in just yet :sad: ...
 
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Is Trixie on the fast train today? Slow it down Trixie, surf green safely.

I hope Petey's tummy settles.
 
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Trixie is determined not to let Petey have all the attention this morning! Fingers and paws crossed that Petey's drowsiness passes very soon and he's back to eating like a champ with no liquipoo very soon!!
 
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I'm sorry I'm so behind on Condo's and don't know what's up with Petey. Sending hugs.

Cerenia is best for acute vomiting but not overall general nausea. Ondansetron or dolasetron is better for nausea. Dose for ondansetron is 1mg twice a day. A lot of vets prescribe 4mg as the plumb's guide has a big range for dosing. Are you assist feeding through the inappetance?
 
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Trixie, please keep it calm for your bean today. She is tired and needs to focus on Petey right now.

I'm hoping that Petey is feeling better today and will start eating.
 
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Karrie and Maverick said:
I'm sorry I'm so behind on Condo's and don't know what's up with Petey. Sending hugs.

Cerenia is best for acute vomiting but not overall general nausea. Ondansetron or dolasetron is better for nausea. Dose for ondansetron is 1mg twice a day. A lot of vets prescribe 4mg as the plumb's guide has a big range for dosing. Are you assist feeding through the inappetance?
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We've had a bit of a stomach bug running through our house. Everyone else who got it bounced back very quickly...they really just backed off eating for a couple meals, then returned to normal. It seems to have hit Petey a little harder, though...he had vomiting, liquipoo, lethargy, and lack of appetite. I thought he was getting better, but felt a vet visit was necessary last night when I came home to the cutest, sweetest little stink bomb you ever saw.

I guess I misunderstood the function of cerenia...I guess I assumed it was anti-nausea as opposed to anti-vomiting, and he was vomiting (although not what I would call "acute"), so I supposed that's why the vet gave it to him. She also said we could give him Pepcid. Unfortunately, since I assumed cerenia dealt with nausea, I didn't give him Pepcid last night, but he got it this morning.

I'm at work, but according to hubby he's spunkier, but still not up to eating. We haven't started assist feeding yet, because he was obviously nauseated and I didn't want further tax his system. However, if he doesn't kick it into gear by this evening, the syringes come out! Since he's not a fan of wet food, he will not be thrilled, but we gotta do what we gotta do.

Trixie seems to be having a nice surf today at least!
 
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Oh my goodness, i had to go back to yesterday's condo to find out what was wrong with poor Petey. Poor guy, i hope he bounces back quickly from the stomach bug.

Trixie's numbers look fantastic! I hope she doesn't catch that darned bug.
 
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I'm so sorry I missed everything. I read subject lines to decide who I can visit because I don't have the mental capacity to visit more than a handful every day. Glad everyone else is back to normal. Cerenia isn't bad, it does help cats that are vomiting more than not. Many cats on the Feline Assisted Feeding group are on both.

Watch for signs of nausea if he still isn't eating he may need ondansetron added. Signs include showing interest in food and licking or smelling and walking away. Maverick would race me to the food room but as soon as food was presented he wouldn't touch it. Lip licking, lip smacking and teeth grinding are signs also.

But if he hasn't eaten for a few days he may be associating food with how he felt. So assist feeding can help get him over this if he isn't nauseated. Regardless he needs food to keep his liver happy - you already know this and have the syringes ;) Its good that you syringe feed food he wouldn't normally eat on his own. He just may need a few mouthfuls to prime him eating engine.

Sending hugs.
 
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According to hubby, he did smack the last time he presented food. I knew right away what that meant. Do you think we should call the vet to get some Ondansetron right now, or give him till tomorrow? He's fairly perky and social, although not quite himself, personality-wise.

ETA: Hubby just reported that Petey ate 6 PureBites, but is still saying "no" to kibbles. Progress! Maybe he is associated the kibbles with feeling icky.
 
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Hi Amy, oh poor Petey! Sending some feel better and start eating vines. Good he's eating Pure Bites and hopefully eventually some kibble. You've probably tried Beechnut or Gerber Stage 1 or 2 chicken baby food. Some cats won't eat it, but Mags loves it. Hope Trixie slows it down. Take care.
 
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Aaah....at least Trixie is nice and consistent for you with everything else you have going on, Amy.

Sorry you have to work today when Petey is sick. Poor boy!!! I'm glad the others got through it. I am like Karrie and surprised the vet gave cerenia ...I, too, think ondansetron would be a better choice. Sending sweet Petey healing vines and hope you get some rest tonight, tomorrow, and Monday.
 
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Sorry spent way too much time shopping. I would assist feed regardless of nausea. You don't want the FHL cycle starting and do try and get the ondansetron. You can call around to pharmacies to get pricing - it varies a lot. 4mg pills are the easiest to quarter.
 
Trixie is doing well.

Rough day otherwise...Petey is so not himself. I think either the cerenia really threw him for a loop, or he may be experiencing side effects to the metronidazole. Yesterday, he was vomiting and had liquipoo, but his personality was much more Petey-like. Today, he is definitely not feeling well at all...not very responsive, not social, lethargic...

We did just syringe a little bit of baby food in him. I'm really stressed, though, and probably can't make much more sense than that right now. I don't think I've felt like this since Trixie was first diagnosed in January.

I'm going to skip his evening metronidazole and go from there. Back to the bathroom to hang out with him....
 
According to the vet yesterday, he was well hydrated, and I did see him drinking today.

Yes, I did see that drowsiness and inappetance were side effects of cerenia. And also for metronidazole...double-whammy.

I spent the last hour or so brushing him and hanging out with him in the bathroom...he was pretty purry and enjoyed the attention, but definitely not like he normally does.
 
So sorry to hear Petey is stil not feeling well! Definitely try and get the ostran. It did wonders for Tarragon. He would act hungry and the just sniff and walk away when he was having nausea. I would think that the metronidazole wouldn't be causing any issues. T takes that daily and hasn't shown any side effects. Io have heard cerenia can make them tired but we have never used it.

Hugs to you!!! I know you are worried and very tired. ((((Amy)))). Hang in there and try to get some rest.
 
I'm so sorry you're having to go through this, Amy. I know you have have your hands full when all the kitties are well, much less when one isn't feeling up to par. I'll be praying for your Petey that he feels better very soon. Hang in their kid!!
 
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