Civvie w/pica, scratched and raw neck

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I know the feeding tube is a pain but it's good that you have it in place if he's not eating on his own. The Forti Flora should help - it sure does around here and so does BB food. Hoping he starts getting back his appetite!
 
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Sending special appy stimulant vibes to Jojo >>>>>>>>

Be sure to take care of yourself as well as kitty, BJ. :bighug::bighug:


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Thanks, everyone. I'm still working on shutting down an asthma flare which has been simmering since the beginning of October. My current routine care isn't working well, nor is the intervention I used to follow with a flare. I see the pulmonologist in January and we'll have to discuss new strategies.

I made it through the Holiday Pops concert at the beginning of the month, but the high notes were not always there and the breath control sucked. Fortunately, in a large chorus, I can sneak breaths and manage. I've several months before we perform again, and hope I'm recovered by then.
 
So glad to hear Jojo is doing well after surgery! I couldn't check yesterday to see how it had gone because I spent all day getting to and from, and in, the Pulmonology Department at Temple University Hospital, so you have my sympathy with the asthma! But I'm really happy to hear he's okay, and I hope you are, too. :)
 
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So glad to hear Jojo is doing well after surgery! I couldn't check yesterday to see how it had gone because I spent all day getting to and from, and in, the Pulmonology Department at Temple University Hospital, so you have my sympathy with the asthma! But I'm really happy to hear he's okay, and I hope you are, too. :)
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Lucy, I hope you are okay???
 
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Jojo still hasn't really eaten anything by mouth

I gave him Clinicare this morning after offering his regular cat food and some re-warmed cooked salmon and getting no response.

When I came home this evening, it was all still there. I'm about to head out and shop for Fancy Feast, Stella and Chewey's, baby food, etc. to see if I can find something he'll eat.

And I'll pick up some Pepcid, just in case acid stomach is an issue, too.

I did leave a message for the vet, and haven't heard back today.
 
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Jojo still hasn't really eaten anything by mouth

I gave him Clinicare this morning after offering his regular cat food and some re-warmed cooked salmon and getting no response.

When I came home this evening, it was all still there. I'm about to head out and shop for Fancy Feast, Stella and Chewey's, baby food, etc. to see if I can find something he'll eat.

And I'll pick up some Pepcid, just in case acid stomach is an issue, too.

I did leave a message for the vet, and haven't heard back today.
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Ah, I am so sorry that he is not wanting to eat. Hopefully the arsenal of foods and the pepsid you get will turn his appy around. hugs and healing vines to Jojo :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
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Poor Jojo ... :(

Thank goodness the feeding tube is in. I hope his appetite picks up for you very soon, BJ. I also hope you're bearing up OK.

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He has eaten about 5 small bites of Fancy Feast Turkey Florentine.
At this poing, eating anything is a win, high carb or no. He's not diabetic and not currently on prednisone for his asthma, so he should be OK with it.
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Yeah! Success! What ever it takes right now to get him back on the feed. I bet you are feeling some relief. :)
 
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Almost - I bought about 12 different 3 ounce cans of assorted flavors, mostly with gravy, so I could try a bunch if any didn't suit him.

He's in snuggle mode too, since he's more isolated in the basement. There are the 2 semi-feral girls, Bits and Smudge, in the large 16'*4.5' by ceiling height kennel, but I doubt he's been up for interacting much.
 
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So relieved to hear that JoJo ate some for you, BJ! Fingers crossed for more appetite tomorrow, too.:) (Poor little guy's been through a lot! One more reason for us to dislike plastic bags ...)
 
I'm just getting up and will check on him shortly. It has been about 10 hours since last night's observed eating. Fingers crossed he finished his plate.

He did eat a little more overnight, but not much. I made him a fresh plate of food, plus gave him some Clinicare and his Clavamox.

I also observed him successfully eliminating, so that seems to be going OK (no pun intended ;-) )
 
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He's back to not really eating. Did more Clinicare via the e-tube this morning. Observed some lip smacking, so his stomach may not be happy with the Clavamox, along with still being tender. Or I gave too much at one time. Or his stomach is too acid. I did pick up some Pepcid, so I can start by adding that to the slurry this afternoon.

I've another 10 cans of different foods to try, so I'll just keep trying.
 
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He's back to not really eating.
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Aww, poor baby!
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Did more Clinicare via the e-tube this morning. I've another 10 cans of different foods to try, so I'll just keep trying.
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You're such a devoted cat-mom, BJ! With your TLC + the healing vibes we're all sending your way straight from our hearts, I'm hoping that JoJo will be feeling much better very soon!:bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Hi BJ,

Sorry to hear that Jojo seems to be queasy again. He must be feeling sore, poor mite. ((((Jojo)))) Thank goodness for the feeding tube. Perhaps his tum might be a little bit acidic. I hope the Pepcid AC will help.

I'd like to echo the comments from other posters above: you are an outstanding kitty momma. :bighug:



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Sandi & Whisper said:
I did some research and found that most plastic grocery bags use rendered animal fat as a "slip agent" so they don't stick together. (I don't know that this is true of things like garbage bags). However, my kids were connoisseurs and preferred grocery bags. And we did notice that they licked them first. So I do believe that the fat is what attracted them.

So grocery bags, and now all plastic bags for safety, have been strictly banned in our house for 16 years now.
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That is a fascinating fact. But it explains so much. One of my civvies lives to lick the bags. Luckily he has never eaten then. And I rarely leave them out.

And I hope JoJo feels better soon. Hugs to you both.
 
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