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Peggy and Mickey (GA)
Member Since 2010
Re: Bud is NOT doing well..
I am sorry to hear this. You might want to ask for a feeding tube.
And she does sound like a princess!!
I am sorry to hear this. You might want to ask for a feeding tube.
And she does sound like a princess!!
Vicky & Gandalf (GA) & Murrlin
Member Since 2009
Re: Bud is NOT doing well..
Oh no! That sure sounds like it might be a sore tooth. But what did the blood work results say about Pancreatitis? It seems odd that she acts like she wants to eat, licking at the food, but can't chew it?
Usually pancreatitis cats have to be force fed or given appetite stimulants. If your vet can give you a 60cc syringe, syringe feeding isn't too hard, if you blender up the food first, she might be able to take it that way since she won't have to chew. But this takes a cooperative cat.
Hope you find out something. I have to got to work in a little it, so won't be able to get back on until late tonight. I'll give a shout out and Sheila's been checking in the afternoons I think. Not sure when she goes back home.
Oh no! That sure sounds like it might be a sore tooth. But what did the blood work results say about Pancreatitis? It seems odd that she acts like she wants to eat, licking at the food, but can't chew it?
Usually pancreatitis cats have to be force fed or given appetite stimulants. If your vet can give you a 60cc syringe, syringe feeding isn't too hard, if you blender up the food first, she might be able to take it that way since she won't have to chew. But this takes a cooperative cat.
Hope you find out something. I have to got to work in a little it, so won't be able to get back on until late tonight. I'll give a shout out and Sheila's been checking in the afternoons I think. Not sure when she goes back home.
Vicky & Gandalf (GA) & Murrlin
Member Since 2009
Re: Bud is NOT doing well..
I also want to say, don't panic because it may not be as bad as you are afraid. In these times we probably all have a tendency to over think the possibilities. You're attentive and know something's wrong, it's not like she's gone without food for several days and you've just now realized it.
There are things which can help cats who don't eat. And feeding tubes save lives! I've had many people say they aren't as bad as they sound.
But just get them to look at her teeth or do an Xray this time. Unless the results come back positive for pancreatitis, that may not be the problem.
Princess Bud Bud, don't scare your mommy, OK?! confused_cat
I also want to say, don't panic because it may not be as bad as you are afraid. In these times we probably all have a tendency to over think the possibilities. You're attentive and know something's wrong, it's not like she's gone without food for several days and you've just now realized it.
There are things which can help cats who don't eat. And feeding tubes save lives! I've had many people say they aren't as bad as they sound.
But just get them to look at her teeth or do an Xray this time. Unless the results come back positive for pancreatitis, that may not be the problem.
Princess Bud Bud, don't scare your mommy, OK?! confused_cat
Melissa and Celle
Member Since 2011
Re: Bud is NOT doing well..
I'm sorry to hear about Bud. I get so caught up in my own drama, that I forget all of you here helping me are here because you have your own worries too.
You're doing all you can for her, and that's all she's asking of you.
I'm sorry to hear about Bud. I get so caught up in my own drama, that I forget all of you here helping me are here because you have your own worries too.
You're doing all you can for her, and that's all she's asking of you.
Peggy and Mickey (GA)
Member Since 2010
Re: Bud is NOT doing well..
Good Luck!! Let us know what is going on.
Good Luck!! Let us know what is going on.
Re: Bud is NOT doing well..
first two thoughts:
trouble eating, but has appetite ..... check teeth.
won't eat anything, has little interest .... nausea and pancreatitis.
If the teeth are not the problem, then fPLI test will let you know if pancreatitis issue right now.
If you have pepcid, regular strength 10mg tabs in the house, you could try giving 1/4 tab (2.5mg) with some cheese or pill pocket. You can give a max of 5mg per day so 1/4 tab BID works well.
If pancreatitis, be sure to get pain meds as it's very painful. Is Bud sitting hunched in a ball, meatloafing?
If nauseous, maybe you can get the vet to give a shot for that.
Normal treatment for pancreatitis is pepcid for nausea, buprenex for pain, and fluids. I always have a bag of subQ fluids in the house for taking care of just this issue at home. It's less stressful on your cat, and tons cheaper to treat at home.
I hope you find the problem soon and Bud feels better and gets eating soon.
first two thoughts:
trouble eating, but has appetite ..... check teeth.
won't eat anything, has little interest .... nausea and pancreatitis.
If the teeth are not the problem, then fPLI test will let you know if pancreatitis issue right now.
If you have pepcid, regular strength 10mg tabs in the house, you could try giving 1/4 tab (2.5mg) with some cheese or pill pocket. You can give a max of 5mg per day so 1/4 tab BID works well.
If pancreatitis, be sure to get pain meds as it's very painful. Is Bud sitting hunched in a ball, meatloafing?
If nauseous, maybe you can get the vet to give a shot for that.
Normal treatment for pancreatitis is pepcid for nausea, buprenex for pain, and fluids. I always have a bag of subQ fluids in the house for taking care of just this issue at home. It's less stressful on your cat, and tons cheaper to treat at home.
I hope you find the problem soon and Bud feels better and gets eating soon.
Laura and Harley (GA)
Member Since 2011
Re: Bud is NOT doing well..
Hi Beth,
Just checking in to see how you and Princessa Bud Bud are doing today and to let you know we are thinking of you both.
If you are taking care of Miss Bud Bud, please don't feel you have to respond right away. I totally sympathize with what you are going through and how stressful this must be for both of you and don't want to add to that stress by asking for constant updates.
(((((Beth))))) and purrs and rubs to Miss Bud Bud. cat_pet_icon
Hi Beth,
Just checking in to see how you and Princessa Bud Bud are doing today and to let you know we are thinking of you both.
If you are taking care of Miss Bud Bud, please don't feel you have to respond right away. I totally sympathize with what you are going through and how stressful this must be for both of you and don't want to add to that stress by asking for constant updates.
(((((Beth))))) and purrs and rubs to Miss Bud Bud. cat_pet_icon
Vicky & Gandalf (GA) & Murrlin
Member Since 2009
Re: Bud is NOT doing well..
Hi Beth,
I hope things are a little better. B-12 may help her feel better. It's one of those things that if supplemented can we notice improvement, maybe, it might help her energy level. But it's mostly going to show in the bloodwork how it's working. When something like this that's easy to supplement is low, it's best to use it, even though it's not really a "cure."
On pilling. I personally HATE the idea of Pill pockets. First of all, look at the ingredients. I'm not even sure, but there has to be some type of binder in them and that means a grain or something tacky. NOT good for a cat which is already having trouble eating. My recommendation would be to ditch them and either pill by hand or get a pill pusher, which is a syringe like device you just push the pill in to their throat with.
Pilling is much easier than people think! I have never been bitten and I can pill even Leahpold who is a biter from hell. When I first caught her at 6 weeks old she bit clean through my fingernail! Her first reaction is to bite.
Not sure if you do best with pictures or video. These pictures are good http://www.marvistavet.com/html/pilling_a_cat.html- and show exactly what my vet advised which is nose to the ceiling - you pull their head back till their nose points to the ceiling. Their jaw should automatically pop open. Get the pill as far back on their tongue as you can. I know it looks painful for them, but after a few times it takes seconds.
Hope that helps. The pill pusher you can probably find in a pet store or from your vet. I am a hands on kind of person, so I prefer pulling their head back. I can get the pill just where I want it. But not everyone is like that. I would say the method is similar with the pusher device though 'cause it's the best way to get a cat's mouth open.
I don't see a report about your visit here, so will look in the other threads. Hang in there, it's agonizing because these reports take a few days and in the meantime you have to deal with a still sick cat.
Hi Beth,
I hope things are a little better. B-12 may help her feel better. It's one of those things that if supplemented can we notice improvement, maybe, it might help her energy level. But it's mostly going to show in the bloodwork how it's working. When something like this that's easy to supplement is low, it's best to use it, even though it's not really a "cure."
On pilling. I personally HATE the idea of Pill pockets. First of all, look at the ingredients. I'm not even sure, but there has to be some type of binder in them and that means a grain or something tacky. NOT good for a cat which is already having trouble eating. My recommendation would be to ditch them and either pill by hand or get a pill pusher, which is a syringe like device you just push the pill in to their throat with.
Pilling is much easier than people think! I have never been bitten and I can pill even Leahpold who is a biter from hell. When I first caught her at 6 weeks old she bit clean through my fingernail! Her first reaction is to bite.
Not sure if you do best with pictures or video. These pictures are good http://www.marvistavet.com/html/pilling_a_cat.html- and show exactly what my vet advised which is nose to the ceiling - you pull their head back till their nose points to the ceiling. Their jaw should automatically pop open. Get the pill as far back on their tongue as you can. I know it looks painful for them, but after a few times it takes seconds.
Hope that helps. The pill pusher you can probably find in a pet store or from your vet. I am a hands on kind of person, so I prefer pulling their head back. I can get the pill just where I want it. But not everyone is like that. I would say the method is similar with the pusher device though 'cause it's the best way to get a cat's mouth open.
I don't see a report about your visit here, so will look in the other threads. Hang in there, it's agonizing because these reports take a few days and in the meantime you have to deal with a still sick cat.
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