8/18 Zener AMPS 485;+3 389;PMPS 325;+2 283;+4 308

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Zener has eaten pretty well this morning, still carry-over from the vet's abdominal exam yesterday. :-D He got another dose of prednisolone which still made him gag. The pharmacist said it is bitter. Any suggestions about how to give it? Last night I just squirted the whole 0.5 ml to the back of his throat (not a good idea). :sad: This morning, I gave it more slowly but I think I put it on his tongue instead of off to the side away from the taste buds. This really surprised me as Tillie loves this stuff, she thinks it's candy.

I have a vet appointment for Friday (yesterday was walk-in hours) that I'm going to keep so Dr. Miller can show me how she does the abdominal exam. Every time Zener has gone to the vet in the past 3 years, he's always ready to eat when we get home. We've tried tummy massages (helps a bit) but there's something that we are missing.

OT: Anne will be home in 8 more darks. I told the kitties that was their paddy paws, their ears, their nose and their tail and they said that was a lot. :lol: I kind of agreed but at least it's countable to them now.

Sending many comfort vines to Lyresa and DH as they mourn the passing of KT this morning. He put up a brave fight and now it's time to rest. Thinking of ailing kitties and beans, Amy's DF, Tricia and civie Sasha, Molly's DF, Wendy's DM and DA, and others. Happy Monday, LL!
Liz

ETA: I fixed the subject line and we gave 100 ml of fluid around +6.
 
Re: 8/18 Zener AMPS 485;+3 389

It's great to read that Zener ate well this morning, so that BG drop was caused by the insulin working and not by lack of food in tummy. :-D

I have no help to offer on the pred - I use the pill form as I have never had success giving any of my kitties liquid meds. Most of it ends up all over the kitty, me and the surrounding area. :o :roll: So much easier to shoot the pill into the back of their throat.

I hope the good effects from the vet visit continue, and Zener keeps eating for you. Have a great day, Liz.
 
Re: 8/18 Zener AMPS 485;+3 389

I think it's a relief to be home at last! J.D. eats when he gets home from the vet.

4 paws 2 ears 1 nose and 1 tail until AnneMom comes home :YMHUG:
 
Re: 8/18 Zener AMPS 485;+3 389

Good to see Z-man is eating well after vetty visits. I guess they know just the right spots to get things going. LOL @ the paddy paws, tail and nose for counting! Love it! Stay dry up there - more storms on the way!
 
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Sorry, no help on liquid pred - like Tricia I've only gotten the small pills of it. Paws crossed the "increase appy" side effect of pred happens with Zener. Great idea getting the vetty to show you how to do the abdominal manipulation.

WOOT on countable darks! This has been a long trip. I'm sure Anne must be counting her fingers and toes too. :razz:
 
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I'm glad Zener is eating today. I hope the vet can show you something that will help your tummy massages be more effective.
 
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Poor Z on the yucky meds. Kitties are funny...my Zen totally gags and foams at the mouth with flagyl; Petey licks his lips like it was a big treat!

Great idea, asking the vetty about tummy exam...hopefully you'll get some great tips that will keep him eating.

Have a great evening, guys! And I love your counting method for Anne's return home...so sweet!!
 
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