4/16 Xander AMPS 161 +3 89 PMPS 128

Albert & Xander

Albert & Xander

Member Since 2025
Yesterday's post

Another confusing day. This morning Xander didn't get up to greet me like usual and was laying in bed (still purring though when I touched him). I tried to give a pill pocket ondansetron but he wouldn't eat it, so I pilled him. Despite this, very soon after the meds he ate well at every meal and got slightly above his AM target. At least I know the meds definitely work, just wish I knew why they've been needed especially in the morning. I gave a reduced dose because I was panicked and unsure about his eating.

Super nervous for the ultrasound tomorrow. I don't think i'm going to give gaba, as they are already going to sedate him for the ultrasound and he's tolerated going without gaba before so hopefully all will be fine. I'm scared that if i give gaba, he will be super wobbly like usual and not eat for his shot when we get back. For me, 7am is super early (i'm a night owl) so the lack of sleep is going to dial up my anxiety to 10 🫨
 
Albert & Xander said:
Yesterday's post

Another confusing day. This morning Xander didn't get up to greet me like usual and was laying in bed (still purring though when I touched him). I tried to give a pill pocket ondansetron but he wouldn't eat it, so I pilled him. Despite this, very soon after the meds he ate well at every meal and got slightly above his AM target. At least I know the meds definitely work, just wish I knew why they've been needed especially in the morning. I gave a reduced dose because I was panicked and unsure about his eating.

Super nervous for the ultrasound tomorrow. I don't think i'm going to give gaba, as they are already going to sedate him for the ultrasound and he's tolerated going without gaba before so hopefully all will be fine. I'm scared that if i give gaba, he will be super wobbly like usual and not eat for his shot when we get back. For me, 7am is super early (i'm a night owl) so the lack of sleep is going to dial up my anxiety to 10 🫨
Click to expand...
Could he be having an issue with the current food? Does he eat a variety of foods or flavors? Does he have preferences with his food?
Could a food he eats have changed it's formulation or recipe and he's protesting?
(just trying to think of other ideas).

Ivy seemed really happy with her new turkey recipe...then after a few weeks, she seemed to not love it anymore.
So I am just giving it every 4th meal so it maybe seems "interesting" to her (who knows if I am right).
So far she seems happier to have turkey occasionally.

Good luck tomorrow! Do you have to be there at 7 am or is that wake up time?
Sending lots of good wishes and vines!! 🫂 🍀🍀🍀🍀🌿🌿🌿🌿
 
Staci & Ivy said:
Could he be having an issue with the current food? Does he eat a variety of foods or flavors? Does he have preferences with his food?
Could a food he eats have changed it's formulation or recipe and he's protesting?
(just trying to think of other ideas).

Ivy seemed really happy with her new turkey recipe...then after a few weeks, she seemed to not love it anymore.
So I am just giving it every 4th meal so it maybe seems "interesting" to her (who knows if I am right).
So far she seems happier to have turkey occasionally.

Good luck tomorrow! Do you have to be there at 7 am or is that wake up time?
Sending lots of good wishes and vines!! 🫂 🍀🍀🍀🍀🌿🌿🌿🌿
Click to expand...

I feed about 2-3 different flavors that I rotate that he eats - chicken/liver, chunky chicken, and beef/chicken. The beef/chicken is the only relatively new addition for him lately and his #1 pick. It might be worth trying to stop the beef/chicken, but he's had beef on and off before with no issue. It seems mostly a morning issues - once the ondansetron kicks in he starts eating well. My theory is still hair irritation and some increased mild constipation but we'll see.

Haha turkey actually used to be Xander's absolute favorite but then he just phased that flavor out of his acceptable list over time. They're so picky.

Thank you! The appointment is at 7, so i'll be up before then. Prepping everything the night before so its a quick process to get him there. We live 4 min away so that's a big plus for his stress levels. I might go out later and get a bottle of Feliway. Not sure if it works on him but worth a try.
 
Albert & Xander said:
I feed about 2-3 different flavors that I rotate that he eats - chicken/liver, chunky chicken, and beef/chicken. The beef/chicken is the only relatively new addition for him lately and his #1 pick. It might be worth trying to stop the beef/chicken, but he's had beef on and off before with no issue. It seems mostly a morning issues - once the ondansetron kicks in he starts eating well. My theory is still hair irritation and some increased mild constipation but we'll see.

Haha turkey actually used to be Xander's absolute favorite but then he just phased that flavor out of his acceptable list over time. They're so picky.

Thank you! The appointment is at 7, so i'll be up before then. Prepping everything the night before so its a quick process to get him there. We live 4 min away so that's a big plus for his stress levels. I might go out later and get a bottle of Feliway. Not sure if it works on him but worth a try.
Click to expand...
Yes they are so picky. Hopefully it’s just a hair issue!
I spray Feliway on Ivy’s towel inside her crate before it’s time to go to the vet. (For her I don’t think it works, but she’s “special”)

Some people like to try a few drops of Rescue Remedy for Pets on their tongue to calm them.
(I do that as well….but you know Ivy) 👹

I’m sure he will be well behaved tomorrow 💓💓💓
 
Staci & Ivy said:
How are you both doing? Thinking of you guys today 🫂🥰
Click to expand...
Aww thanks for thinking about us! We're doing okay. Hes still a little spacy from the sedation. I skipped today's shot because he didnt have any interest in food after the vet. He finally started eating around 2pm, eating a decent size. Ill see how tonight goes before deciding on what sized shot. The vet said the low appetite is expected from the sedation, but still has me worried.

One of the drugs they gave him had him drooling profusely and breathing fast when he first got home, so sensitive flare was petrified all day and had problems finishing his food. I sprayed the house in feliway and hope they make up soon.

The vet didnt see anything significant, he did have some enlarging of lymph nodes and slight thickening so possible mild IBD but nothing big. She also reran his blood to check kidneys and his pancreas. They referred the ultrasound images out so we'll see what the bloodwork and radiologist says.

Im exhausted
 
Albert & Xander said:
Aww thanks for thinking about us! We're doing okay. Hes still a little spacy from the sedation. I skipped today's shot because he didnt have any interest in food after the vet. He finally started eating around 2pm, eating a decent size. Ill see how tonight goes before deciding on what sized shot. The vet said the low appetite is expected from the sedation, but still has me worried.

One of the drugs they gave him had him drooling profusely and breathing fast when he first got home, so sensitive flare was petrified all day and had problems finishing his food. I sprayed the house in feliway and hope they make up soon.

The vet didnt see anything significant, he did have some enlarging of lymph nodes and slight thickening so possible mild IBD but nothing big. She also reran his blood to check kidneys and his pancreas. They referred the ultrasound images out so we'll see what the bloodwork and radiologist says.

Im exhausted
Click to expand...
I’m glad nothing remarkable was found 🙏
He will feel much better tomorrow and so will you.

I’m always exhausted after we have a vet visit too. It’s so mentally taxing on us since we know what’s coming and it causes us anxiety before, during and after.

I hate those sedation drugs too. It really whacks Ivy too 😢
Try to get some rest and you’ll both feel better tomorrow.
Please keep us posted how things are going and give both boys some extra smooches from me 🥰🐾🐈🐈
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top