Search Results

  1. merfin70

    Lethargic 7yo Birman. Not walking well

    Caesar was a little more himself today so after consultation with the Vet, we decided to skip the stress of a visit and monitor through tomorrow.  I did stop down at the Vet to get the Hills A/D and a feeding syringe if needed.  Mixed the Hills with a little water and spoon fed him.  Had to do a...
  2. merfin70

    Lethargic 7yo Birman. Not walking well

    Thanks all.  Calling the vet this morning to see if they want me to come back with him or see if he improves more at home.  He seems a little bit better but that might just be because he slept all night.  Definately going to get some of the Hills A/D for added nutrition as he still isn't eating...
  3. merfin70

    Lethargic 7yo Birman. Not walking well

    Here you go LY% (Low) - 15.3 MO% (High) - 3.9 PLT (Low) - 177 ALB (Low) - 2.1 AMY (High) - 1357 TP (High) - 8.5 GLOB (High) - 6.3 On feeding, I've started trying to supplement with Nutri-Cal and KMR.  I wasn't sure on the KMR but was willing to try any high calorie food to get something...
  4. merfin70

    Lethargic 7yo Birman. Not walking well

    Thanks so much.  Are there particular parts of the blood work ?  It's pretty long and full of abbreviations, some of which aren't clear to me.  He's no better but no worse today.  Just lethargic and sleeping all day.  He eats a little wet food in the morning and otherwise very little else.
  5. merfin70

    Lethargic 7yo Birman. Not walking well

    Thanks AC.  He's a picky eater and while I know it's not the best, he will only eat Fanct Feast Elegant Medely Selects (the blue cans) in terms of Wet Food.  I've tried all sorts of others and he just turns up his nose at them.  I do a little better on dry food which I think is healthier from...
  6. merfin70

    Lethargic 7yo Birman. Not walking well

    Been ages since I've been on and yet again I'm seeking some medical advice.  My 7yo Birman has been doing very poorly for about a week and I have few ideas why.  A little cronology if it helps. Dec 6th (tuesday) - Standard Annual Vet Visit with Booster Shots.  All A-OK on health check.  Weight...
  7. merfin70

    Help identify ... my Birmans Belly Issue

    Good news everyone. The vet visit was much better as we insisted on something more than just the eCollar. The vet said that a cream or ointment would likely just exaggerate the licking and so opted instead for a shot. The shot was a combo of a steriod and an antibiotic. We're now a couple of...
  8. merfin70

    Help identify ... my Birmans Belly Issue

    Thanks all. I've got a second vet visit scheduled for tomorrow and also a lead on a cat only vet in the area that I'll be checking out. The move situation was a bit complicated in that there was a gap between selling the first house and closing on my new Atlanta house. So the cats and us...
  9. merfin70

    Help identify ... my Birmans Belly Issue

    True but Cleo takes it to a new level compared to her brother. She is far more the typical "Cat". Clearly feels that we are nothing but a burden unless its breakfast time or she wants to get pet (which only happens every three days or so). Then she howls like she's dying until she gets what...
  10. merfin70

    Help identify ... my Birmans Belly Issue

    Yea I thought the vet was kind of lame to go with the eCollar and nothing else. I miss my old vet !! Caesar is his name and I also own his sister Cleo, though she shows no signs of anything similar. Caesar is the more 'sensitive' of the two. Cleo isn't really affected by anything as she's in...
  11. merfin70

    Help identify ... my Birmans Belly Issue

    Thanks all for the advice and tips. Sounds like some additional info is in order so here you go, though it also sounds like I need to find a new vet !! I just moved to Atlanta and so had to go to a new vet who indeed did just kind of shrug and tell me to put poor Caesar into a eCollar until it...
  12. merfin70

    Help identify ... my Birmans Belly Issue

    Hello all. I'm looking for a hand in figuring out an issue with my Birman. He's been licking two spots for weeks now, one on his belly and one on his thigh. He's licked away most of the hair. The spots now have little red scabs/sores. They get a little better if I can keep him away from...
Top