That sounds like she is nauseated. Do you have any cerenia or ondansetron?
I don't. Is there anything OTC I can go grab at a general store for her?
Getting some cerenia or ondansetron from the vet would be the best option.
My friend has some human zofran, could she use that? And if so how much?
Yes the human zofran is what we use.
Yes the zofran is a little square wafer and is dissolvable. Make sure your hands are dry first and just pop it into Panics mouth and it should stick there and dissolve. Wait 30 minutes before offering food.
Just wanted to ask if you’ve ever tried baby food when she doesn’t want to eat? My Minnie gets nauseated all the time but baby food works and I can get her to eat a jar slowly. Chicken, beef or turkey are my to gos. It’s also easier to add water and syringe feed than regular wet food. Good luck!!!
See how she goes with the zofran and see if she eats. You can reevaluate than as to whether to give a dose then and work your way back to schedule.
The ondansetron (Zofran is the expensive name brand) that I've given is 4 mg pills. Half that amount should be an OK dose.
As Bron said, at least a half dose should be OK. Can you syringe feed if you need to? I only one reduced the dose when Neko was off her food, and that' because I knew she was angling for a reduction, and it was night time. If cats are feeling icky, their numbers are often higher anyway. SS doesn't say what her numbers are like now.
It should last for about 8-10 hours. Good luck!
I have given her chicken baby food before, back when she first got sick prior to diagnosis and she did try that!
I've never done it before but I do have a feeding syringe. Should I attempt after so long if she still won't eat? And while I am wanting to take her to the vet to get her own drugs (friend did give me 4 pills so I should be good) should I take her in anyway tomorrow or?
I’m sorry she’s still not eating. Good idea to call the vet. Let us know how you go.
Me too but I just made an appointment as well. It’s always a good idea and hope you’ll hear about the results soon!
Did they offer any educated guesses as why she could be nauseated? I wonder if food allergies could be a factor... glad to hear it’s all good news though!!Just got this email:
All of the blood work looks good except the fructosamine is really high, meaning that overall regulation is not controlled, but his glucose has been in the high 200s so that may be part of it. He did eat for me. I am going to give him a dose of cerenia which is for nausea and then see if we can get him back where he needs to be. I haven’t given him any insulin because I didn’t want to mess up your schedule. You can pick him up at any time.
I'm going to ask for a copy of her lab results. I've also picked up ingredients for the "liver shake" recipe (Spirulina is $20!! I just need a tsp) so I'll fix that up for her as well. We'll see how she does when she comes home.
How about tuna? It’s not a long term diet option but it may get her eating for the shot at least... those are my two to go baby food and tuna. There’s also a super carby caloric treat but for desperate times I give to minnie because she eats it all up. It’s called Inaba Churu do you have it in Canada? It looks like baby food and it comes in tubes you squeeze it out. I swear I think they put kitty crack in it. Chewy carries it:
How about trying baby food, I have seen a lot of members suggest it just to try to get some food into her
I tried the baby food already, she doesn't want it. She'll lick it off her face but that's it. :/
I can try to tag @Marje and Gracie to take a look at the labs
We all suggested baby food, great minds
I just saw that aboveWe all suggested baby food, great minds
and maybe a wee bit of chocolate treat for you, just to make you feel better too
