12/21 Todd AMPS 348, +4 297 PMPS 286

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Seems good so far this morning. Looks like he ate during the night and he is eating right now. :D Lets see where the day takes us. Good thoughts for us!
 
Re: 12/21 Todd AMPS 348, +4 297

How awesome, I am seeing consistent shots & doses :mrgreen: just like Lantus likes.. :RAHCAT
 
Re: 12/21 Todd AMPS 348, +4 297

Just gave him his 150ml of Sub-Q. And now he's all curled up snoozing. I think the fluid pouch makes him a little uncomfortable, because he always ends up curling up and sleeping when I am done. But so far, he seems ok. he's been taking in small, 3 to 5 bite meals throughout the day, which probably isn't too bad. I did weigh him before the fluids and he is at 9.0lbs. So he's still down, but hasn't lost anymore weight. I wish I knew of a way to help him put on a little weight with his CRF and Diabetes. Poor fella.


oh, question... can everyone see Todd's SS ok from the link below? I'm not sure if it's publishing right or not.

Thanks all!
Sarah
 
Re: 12/21 Todd AMPS 348, +4 297

Does he really fight with syringe feeding? Before Maverick's feeding tube he would have drawn blood syringe feeding him. He only accepted tube feeding because he was so weak and sick.

There are a lot of things you can try to get a cat to accept syringe feeding. When Maverick was diagnosed with diabetes early this year we had to syringe feed him for a few months to keep his weight up. Even though he has mellowed out a TON since he had his feeding tube removed in 2008 (he bonded to me over it).... it was still a big curve trying to figure out what worked for him.

We found out that Maverick does not like constraint what so ever. If he is not in a corner or feels contained he will fight. He takes the syringe now on my lap. I use one hand to keep his face gently positioned so he doesn't pull his face away. Warmed up food helped too. You could try feeding in a bathroom where they are less likely to bolt. Or even between a couch arm and you. Or on the counter. Or wrapped like a burrito in a towel.

I would syringe feed a food you don't feed him on a daily basis though - an alternative renal/diabetes friendly food to avoid food aversion though. CRF cats often just need a week or so to get back in the eating on their own. Or just supplementation of the calories they take in on their own.

I know you said it didn't work well when you tried it. I'm just saying don't give up, trying different things you will maybe find a way to make it work.
 
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