Fletcher 12/28

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Carolynn FletcherGA & RobbieGA

Carolynn FletcherGA & RobbieGA

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Figured I'd update here so it doesn't get lost...

Well, he's still eating a bit, but not very much (less than 2oz a day). He's still getting 150mL LRS daily, injectible Baytril daily and 1/4 tablet of Mirtazapine every 3 days. Honestly, I expected more of an impact on his appetite, but then again he reacts to drugs so variably. No insulin in 72 hours. He's more active and alert-- purring more which is music to my ears.

However, I weighed him tonight and he's 10 lbs 1 oz-- down almost a pound since last Monday.

I wish I knew what was going on... but am not going to dwell on "what if's" just take each day and love him more and more (if that's even possible!).
 
carolynn i was thinking...what about doing 75 mls of SQ's bid instead of 150 mls once a day? gives a better steady state that way. (plus is easier on acro-heart maybe?)

also....can he get an u/s if they do it with him standing up since he cannot be placed on back?
 
Active and alert is very good :) Sending hungry vibes. Eat, Fletcher.

Could the baytril be interfering with his appy? I think Meowzi's was affected when she was on Zeniquin.
 
Oh Carolynn,
As always - I think of you and Fletcher all the time. Guess I was wishing for a little more eating news altho I'm still glad to hear he's eating something. I don't know anything about Mirtazipine - can that be given more often?

I'll call you tomorrow. Please give Fletcher a huge hug for me! and a gigantomungo one to you!
xxxxx
 
WCF and Meowzi said:
Active and alert is very good :) Sending hungry vibes. Eat, Fletcher.

Could the baytril be interfering with his appy? I think Meowzi's was affected when she was on Zeniquin.
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it could, but it is one of the least likely of the available AB's for felines to do so. however his appy was way off before he started it so i don't think the baytril can be blamed. wish the answer was that simple here.
okay cannot do u/s, how about having your local vet send out the x-rays that were taken to a board certified veterinary radiologist for a read? that should not cost much (and hey maybe radiologist would not even charge if s/he has scientific interest in reading an acrocat's films? never know unless asked..)
 
Jojo I'll ask about sending his xrays out. Heart looked the same as it did a year (?) or so ago and nothing else looked "off" but it's worth a shot to see what a radiologist would say.

Have completely forgotten to update on my diva... she's doing much better. Her eye is about back to normal and the lump on her nose is gone!!! :D So it looks like it was nothing serious (although I'll keep watch to make sure).
 
Eat, eat, eat...
Eat the fudz, eat the treats,
Eat a lot and eat it fast,
Steal beans food & add to stash! :lol:

Come on big boy!
 
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