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Thank you so much... it’s been a week and it’s really hard.

Sad news friends. Pix took her last breath today. Just so sad. I’m glad we were able to be with her when she died. She had gotten worse over the last day or two. Her Pancreatitis never healed. We did everything we could to give her a chance. After consulting with the vet we made an...

Not eating on her own. Not very responsive. No progress past couple days. No interest at all in food. Still seems to need pain meds for sure.

Yes on the fPLI, thanks.. and yes she is on Cerenia already. Buprenorphine as well, which has seemed to help as well, but could be masking things for her. Thanks!

So a quick update... - Still syringe feeding and she’s still taking it OK, getting enough calories in. Feeding her pate mixed with a little bit of water so it goes through the opening in the syringe. - No apparent change in her pancreatitis, though she is a bit more aware and a bit more...

She was diagnosed with EPI several years ago and was on enzymes for a year or two. She lost a lot of weight and was constantly hungry/eating before we figured it out. The enzymes were a life saver back then, literally. That link to pancreatitis was super helpful, thanks. I don't know if she...

Wow that’s great hopscotch! My cat is has been on steroids for two years already (still on them) and has been on Cerenia for almost two weeks! Just hope she will start to eat on her own soon.

A week ago, we were able to get an ounce a day in her by coaxing, feeding off fingers, spoons, etc, but that stopped. Only the syringes. So not helping her, just feeding her by syringe. It’s hard to tell if she wants to go on.. she doesn’t do any of the things she used to do, and doesn’t...

Yes, it’s been just a few days on baby food, Vet said a couple weeks was fine. At this point she’s being fed 100% syringe, so her taste doesn’t matter. She’s eating. She’s pretty compliant. She is getting some energy back, I think. I think she’s getting the calories she needs, at least over...

Ok we are definitely considering switching to sage. Thanks for that. VCA/BAVS is her normal Cancer and IBD vet. Our vet suggested baby food to get her back to eating then something like I/D. Could be wishful thinking but maybe she’s a little better today. Time for yet another feeding.

Maybe if you don't mind would you share or PM your vet info? We're in Redwood City so really right down the road. The specialty vet is in San Leandro. Sounds like your vet is way better... and less expensive. Pix won't eat by herself at all.. nothing, period. We can't leave her food out at...

Your post was VERY helpful. To be honest I was giving up hope a little, and you both have provided some real world input which is VERY helpful. Right now it will be about two weeks tomorrow since this began. I don't know how long is reasonable to wait for something to change/get better...

$500 for a feeding tube?? That would be amazing. Our vet has quoted $2500. We're in California. daftcat75, not sure where you are located... I suppose I can call around, but I'm not sure how many options there are around here. But thank you for that. The ultrasound was about $750 I think...

So here's the rundown for care moving forward... 1. Continue syringe feeding since she is very tolerant 2. Continue Cerenia and steroids, discontinue appetite stimulant for now (not working). Vet says Cerenia is also effective for some of her discomfort. 3. Hope that her pancreatitis just...

OK related.. does anyone know where I might go to get a consultation with another vet, maybe an on-line one? With an internal medicine specialist? My local person who did the ultrasound has not been very reachable or all that helpful with specifics. Anyone have any resources/ideas?

Our cat had issues gaining weight and she responded to the addition of enzymes to her food. Evidently some cats cannot properly break down their food and need enzymes. Maybe ask your vet?

No IV fluids... I'm a little confused as to why they didn't do so.. she had sub-Q fluids yesterday though. We have a request in to our local vet for a consultation on next steps. I feel like we're just stuck right now... a little scared for her. She's more subdued than normal tonight but not...

Oh and thank you for the candle and thoughts! Ain't easy, as you know...

Wow, thank you. Can you give me info on what you did differently, or what happened that week? No feeding tube? Appetite stimulants just started working? Thank you for the response. Can has not eaten well in 1.5 weeks already, and has not eaten without syringe in a few days too.

So my 16 year old cat Pixie has been diagnosed with Pancreatitis... she previously has been diagnosed with either IBD or cancer, we decided against the biopsy to determine which due to similar treatment options. She has been on chemo and steroids for 2 years for treatment. She had stopped...