2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494, PMPS 536
- Thread starter Nancy&Pepper (GA)
- Start date
- Status
Kim & Twice
Member Since 2013
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
Good morning
Just got caught up on your condos this week. What a rough one for you and Pepper. Hugs and scritches and all kinds of vines coming your way.
I don't know about the Pepsid. But have you tried different water sources/containers? Dripping faucet for interest? Maybe a drop of tuna juice? Or diff temp of water or flicking in the water with your finger?. Definitely sounds like nausea tho :sad:
C'mon Pep. Drink up sweetie.
Good morning
Just got caught up on your condos this week. What a rough one for you and Pepper. Hugs and scritches and all kinds of vines coming your way.
I don't know about the Pepsid. But have you tried different water sources/containers? Dripping faucet for interest? Maybe a drop of tuna juice? Or diff temp of water or flicking in the water with your finger?. Definitely sounds like nausea tho :sad:
C'mon Pep. Drink up sweetie.
Squeaky and KT (GA)
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
Come on sweet boy, you HAVE to eat. Nancy, Pepcid might help - I know it does with KT when his tummy's not feeling well. It might also be that he's not eaten enough that his stomach acid is making him feel worse. You might also try syringe feeding a few bites and see if that kick-starts eating too. When I've gone too long without eating, the first few bites of anything makes me feel nauseous until I eat a few bites then let it settle.
Lots of thoughts and prayers from here for both of you...
Come on sweet boy, you HAVE to eat. Nancy, Pepcid might help - I know it does with KT when his tummy's not feeling well. It might also be that he's not eaten enough that his stomach acid is making him feel worse. You might also try syringe feeding a few bites and see if that kick-starts eating too. When I've gone too long without eating, the first few bites of anything makes me feel nauseous until I eat a few bites then let it settle.
Lots of thoughts and prayers from here for both of you...
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
What is the best way to give a cat Pepcid? Does it taste bad?
What is the best way to give a cat Pepcid? Does it taste bad?
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
If Pepper won't take pill pockets now, you could ground up the 1/4 tab Pepcid and mix with water in a syringe to get him down him. I haven't had to do this though.
Eat please Pepper!
If Pepper won't take pill pockets now, you could ground up the 1/4 tab Pepcid and mix with water in a syringe to get him down him. I haven't had to do this though.
Eat please Pepper!
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
He won't take a pill pocket now. How much water do you think would work best?
He won't take a pill pocket now. How much water do you think would work best?
mariko
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
(((Nancy)))
I'm sorry Pepper isn't eating.......
Pepcid tastes very bad according to Lucy.
I usually give it wrapped in a small cube of fish - tuna sashimi or grilled salmon, if she willingly eat fish.
If I have to push it in her, I used a very small gel capsule, which worked better than giving it on its own.
If you don't have it at hand, I've read someone mention butter on the surface, especially on the cut section because that's where they would taste from most.
I hope Pepcid helps. Sending eating vines to Pepper.
(((Nancy)))
I'm sorry Pepper isn't eating.......
Pepcid tastes very bad according to Lucy.
I usually give it wrapped in a small cube of fish - tuna sashimi or grilled salmon, if she willingly eat fish.
If I have to push it in her, I used a very small gel capsule, which worked better than giving it on its own.
If you don't have it at hand, I've read someone mention butter on the surface, especially on the cut section because that's where they would taste from most.
I hope Pepcid helps. Sending eating vines to Pepper.
mariko
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
I'll try pilling first without crushing, and do the crushing and syringing if pilling absolutely doesn't work, because crushing it will make it taste really really bad.
Can you not pry open his mouth and throw it at the back of his throat, and shut the mouth tight? It must be followed by some water via syringe, so it's not stuck in his throat.
I'll try pilling first without crushing, and do the crushing and syringing if pilling absolutely doesn't work, because crushing it will make it taste really really bad.
Can you not pry open his mouth and throw it at the back of his throat, and shut the mouth tight? It must be followed by some water via syringe, so it's not stuck in his throat.
Squeaky and KT (GA)
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
I crush the 1/4th tab in a spoon and mix with enough water to syringe it up - it won't 'absorb' into the water, it will still be powdery. At the same time, I fill another syringe with just plain water. I shake the pepcid syringe good and give it to him followed immediately behind that with water. KT doesn't seem to mind it but Dakota HATES it.
I crush the 1/4th tab in a spoon and mix with enough water to syringe it up - it won't 'absorb' into the water, it will still be powdery. At the same time, I fill another syringe with just plain water. I shake the pepcid syringe good and give it to him followed immediately behind that with water. KT doesn't seem to mind it but Dakota HATES it.
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
I would also suggest that if this doesn't turn around soon (like in a couple of hours), you get Pepper in to the vet. I'd sooner have you see you regular vet today than have to wait until Monday or have to use an ER if something is going on.
I would also suggest that if this doesn't turn around soon (like in a couple of hours), you get Pepper in to the vet. I'd sooner have you see you regular vet today than have to wait until Monday or have to use an ER if something is going on.
Squeaky and KT (GA)
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
I heartily second Sienne's suggestion....
I heartily second Sienne's suggestion....
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
Thanks everyone, for the directions.
Sienne, I was wondering if I should just take him into his vet. I guess I ought to. Think I'll call now.
Thanks everyone, for the directions.
Sienne, I was wondering if I should just take him into his vet. I guess I ought to. Think I'll call now.
Squeaky and KT (GA)
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
Oh I'm so glad you're calling vet. Please keep us posted Nancy...
Oh I'm so glad you're calling vet. Please keep us posted Nancy...
Anne & Zener GA
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
Paws crossed for Pepper, keep us posted on the vetty visit.
Cerenia injections helped Zener when he went through a period of not eating or drinking. Hugs to you Nancy, and we are sending healing vines to Pepper.
Paws crossed for Pepper, keep us posted on the vetty visit.
Cerenia injections helped Zener when he went through a period of not eating or drinking. Hugs to you Nancy, and we are sending healing vines to Pepper.
julie & punkin (ga)
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
fingers crossed for a good vet visit, Nancy.
let us know - we're cheering for the best for both of you. :YMHUG:
fingers crossed for a good vet visit, Nancy.
let us know - we're cheering for the best for both of you. :YMHUG:
Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
Good decision to take Pepper to the vet. I hope you can get him in today. Not eating or drinking is a very bad thing if not nipped in the bud. Did you see him smacking his lips or anything like that? That's usually what cats do when they're nauseated.
Sending good vetty, tummy and appy vines. I'll be watching for your update with paws crossed. :YMHUG:
Good decision to take Pepper to the vet. I hope you can get him in today. Not eating or drinking is a very bad thing if not nipped in the bud. Did you see him smacking his lips or anything like that? That's usually what cats do when they're nauseated.
Sending good vetty, tummy and appy vines. I'll be watching for your update with paws crossed. :YMHUG:
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
We just got back from the vet. She didn't find anything obviously wrong except that he was dehydrated. She gave him 50 ml of fluids. She didn't want to give cerenia, which she said she might normally do, because she wasn't sure about using it with heart meds, but said Pepcid should be fine. Thanks for all the help and support!
We just got back from the vet. She didn't find anything obviously wrong except that he was dehydrated. She gave him 50 ml of fluids. She didn't want to give cerenia, which she said she might normally do, because she wasn't sure about using it with heart meds, but said Pepcid should be fine. Thanks for all the help and support!
Anne & Zener GA
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
Paws crossed the joy juice, aka fluids, does the trick.
Paws crossed the joy juice, aka fluids, does the trick.
Rachel & Chyna (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 2/22 Pepper - Not eating or drinking
I hope the fluids and/or Pepcid AC will help Pepper get some appy back. Sending feel good and appy vines to him, and hugs to you :YMHUG:
I hope the fluids and/or Pepcid AC will help Pepper get some appy back. Sending feel good and appy vines to him, and hugs to you :YMHUG:
Dyana
Member Since 2009
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
Nancy, you might want to try IAMS Maximum Calorie. It is high in calories and like 9% carbs. It comes in the thickness of a milkshake, so easy to syringe feed. Here's a good video on syringe feeding.
Sending super strong eating vines and feel better vines to Pepper.
Nancy, you might want to try IAMS Maximum Calorie. It is high in calories and like 9% carbs. It comes in the thickness of a milkshake, so easy to syringe feed. Here's a good video on syringe feeding.
Sending super strong eating vines and feel better vines to Pepper.
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
Dyana - is the Iams maxiumum calorie available at Petsmart?
Dyana - is the Iams maxiumum calorie available at Petsmart?
Dyana
Member Since 2009
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
No, it's a veterinary food.
You're on the west coast, right? I always thought you were for some reason. Whenever I go to California, I get some for J.D. from his vet there. I can't find any vets around here that sell it. I just ordered a case of it from PetFoodDirect on Monday, they got the prescription from my vet on Tuesday, and it arrived on Thursday, but then you have to buy a whole case at a time, while a vet may sell you a couple cans. They are 333 calories per 5.5oz can.
No, it's a veterinary food.
You're on the west coast, right? I always thought you were for some reason. Whenever I go to California, I get some for J.D. from his vet there. I can't find any vets around here that sell it. I just ordered a case of it from PetFoodDirect on Monday, they got the prescription from my vet on Tuesday, and it arrived on Thursday, but then you have to buy a whole case at a time, while a vet may sell you a couple cans. They are 333 calories per 5.5oz can.
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
No, I'm in the Midwest. Thanks for the video.
No, I'm in the Midwest. Thanks for the video.
Dyana
Member Since 2009
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
Has he eaten anything today? I just went out and bought a Magic Bullet and intend to use it for cat food if I ever need it to grind it into syringable food. Cats need to eat. Please let us know how he is doing. We are concerned here.
Has he eaten anything today? I just went out and bought a Magic Bullet and intend to use it for cat food if I ever need it to grind it into syringable food. Cats need to eat. Please let us know how he is doing. We are concerned here.
Wendy&Tiggy(GA)
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
Maybe he has a furball. But here are a ton of tips to get him eating.... (Scroll down the page) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NSWUx2ak7wcs2_G5TXr7BhPMrU7CVmW_3ouKPTUQhhA/pub
Maybe he has a furball. But here are a ton of tips to get him eating.... (Scroll down the page) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NSWUx2ak7wcs2_G5TXr7BhPMrU7CVmW_3ouKPTUQhhA/pub
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
He hasn't eaten more than a few licks of Fancy Feast, a few bites of dry kibble, and some freeze-dried chicken treats. I was just contemplating starting to syringe feed.
He hasn't eaten more than a few licks of Fancy Feast, a few bites of dry kibble, and some freeze-dried chicken treats. I was just contemplating starting to syringe feed.
Wendy&Tiggy(GA)
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
Worth a try. Will he eat more freeze dried chicken on his own? Wh about regular cooked fresh chicken?
Worth a try. Will he eat more freeze dried chicken on his own? Wh about regular cooked fresh chicken?
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
He just ate a small bowl of Fancy Feast on his own. He used to love cooked chicken breast, but he didn't eat it last night. I'll try again tonight.
He just ate a small bowl of Fancy Feast on his own. He used to love cooked chicken breast, but he didn't eat it last night. I'll try again tonight.
Wendy&Tiggy(GA)
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
Grreat! He is making progress!
Grreat! He is making progress!
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
Great news that Pepper is eating, even if it's just a bit.
That will make him feel better. If you can't find the Iams Max Cal, some vets sell the Royal Canin Recovery RS. It's just 7% carbs but not as many calories. It's also the perfect texture for syringe feeding.
Great news that Pepper is eating, even if it's just a bit.
That will make him feel better. If you can't find the Iams Max Cal, some vets sell the Royal Canin Recovery RS. It's just 7% carbs but not as many calories. It's also the perfect texture for syringe feeding.
julie & punkin (ga)
Member Since 2011
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
glad she's eating a bit. i found a bigger opening syringe really helpful - i can't tell you the size because i borrowed it from a friend, but the opening was large enough that it didn't keep getting clogged with food. she got it at a pharmacy. if you have trouble with clogging, that might be helpful. hospital pharmacies are open on weekends if you need one tomorrow.
:YMHUG:
glad she's eating a bit. i found a bigger opening syringe really helpful - i can't tell you the size because i borrowed it from a friend, but the opening was large enough that it didn't keep getting clogged with food. she got it at a pharmacy. if you have trouble with clogging, that might be helpful. hospital pharmacies are open on weekends if you need one tomorrow.
:YMHUG:
Nancy&Pepper (GA)
Member Since 2012
Re: 2/22 Pepper - AMPS 417, +3 494
Thanks Julie and Wendy.
Thanks Julie and Wendy.
- Status