My cat (Gabby) is 20 years old, and her kidneys are beginning to fail (vet said kidneys functioning at 25 % ).... prescribed mirtazapine for improving appetite.... it did so initially, but also made her act so strange..... very hyperactive after receiving dose, and yowling in a deep voice. She...
Well ... 19 year old Gabby has been doing better.... but still seems to be constipated often...and it seems her bowel movements are painful and she usually has to vomit .... a LOT ... About 5 days ago was her last bout, and bowel movement .... over the past few days she seems to be trying...
Very interesting .... very good advice. Thank you, all. Molly, she has had problems with bowel movements for a while .....but it never got this bad. I will try the things you all mentioned. Thank you everyone !
I had tried in the past to give her a little pumpkin .....during another bout... and she really didn't want to eat it .. To me , she seems to drink a lot of water ...I leave several bowls around the home....and wash them out frequently. I think the running water is probably a good way to...
Hello Raysmyheart ! Thank you ! I discovered this site googling that very question a couple of weeks ago ... (paw reaching out) .... As I learn more how to navigate on this site, I will post more....at least a picture or two :) This site REALLY helped me this past weekend ....
I just wanted to fill you all in.... Molly....catwoman ..... I brought Gabby to the hospital on Sunday night ... the next morning they had determined that she was Very constipated (showed me the x-ray) ...and of course very dehydrated. They said her blood work was excellent (they do a...
Also catwoman , thank you for your immediate response ! Gabby is in the care of an emergency animal hospital now....I will know more in a few hours
Thank you !
Thank you so much, Molly ....she is now in the emergency veterinary hospital .... they are running tests and will treat her accordingly. I am so grateful for your immediate response !
Gabby is almost 19 ..... Bowel movements are hard, and she seems to have a hard time throwing up at the same time.... this has been ongoing.
But the CONCERN now ....she had one little bowel movement about 2 days ago....with subsequent throw up of clear foam......and I do not think she has...
"My cat extends her right paw to me, very gently" That is what I googled tonight, and found this site and your question. Glad to have found it ! In reading the replies, it is good to know that it is a strong sign of affection. That is how I perceive it....anyway. She does it frequently...