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Glad stubby is doing better. Give her time. Any chance Phradie is getting food in the night? I discovered this with Joey and when fed him he was already a bit too full to have a tube feeding. He's staring at me right now. Lol Guessing he wants something. They always do. Lol

I hope you are done with that vet! Did you ask the ER to check the tube placement? You already know the first vet is worthless. It will probably be for your benefit to take Stubby to have the tube checked. Also, do you have a plug in the tube to keep air out? A tummy full of air isn't good and...

I agree. You need to see a new vet ASAP. Tube feeding is a proven life saver for cats. They do need to place the tube at the proper spot hitting the tummy so it doesn't upset them. I truly hope you find another vet today. Tube feeding ensures enough food gets in her body to heal the liver. It...

If you think she is regressing, just increase feedings again and maybe not push too much for her today. Maybe entice her with a toy that might rev her appetite? I used to play with Joey and the Lucy with the "Da Bird" an hour or so after reduced feedings. He would then want treats or meow mix (I...

Joey's emergency treatment cost over 5,000 all together, but he was literally on his death bed the day before thanksgiving 2 yrs ago. I had no choice but take him to MedVet, which is an emergency hospital for pets. Yes, had there been time to locate another vet office open and able to treat the...

Do you have here alone in a room? You could monitor that way. How does the other cat treat her? Mine hissed and wouldn't go to close to Joey while he was sick but last last two weeks they played together and enjoyed treats together. This was a good sign as it was an indication that is body...

Have you taken her in to check her chemistries? Bilirubin can still be high, causing yellow look in the white of her eyes and a yellow-orange tint to a pink nose and gums. Her protein levels could be improving, which is great! I had joey's done roughly 4x to ensure he was improving. I left his...

Joey did the same with the treats. I encouraged him to eat anything he wanted. I began delaying feedings and I also feed him a bit less when I thought he might want to eat. He's a big eater though so I knew he'd want food if he felt better. His chemistries were near normal when he showed signs...

Tube feeding is the most aggressive feeding for healing an ailing liver. It will get the needed protein levels up and decrease the toxicity in her body. Be patient. She needs all the calories she can get. I hope the food situation is worked out now? Need her to keep down those calories! Joey is...

Hi there, Joey was on the tube for 6 weeks. I found that he broke into a bag of meow mix that I feed strays so I started to offer meow mix and his favorite treats. I believe I also cut back a bit on his tube feeds since I knew he was eating alone at night. Joey was on a very aggressive feeding...

Sweet blasphemy, I know all cats are different but the bond Joey and I developed over this period was astonishing! He's more joyful and loving than ever before. I didn't know it was possible as he's the sweetest kitty ever. There will come a day when our kitty will feel better. :) How big is...

Jenfrog, you can definitely do it if I can! MyTyson, happy to hear your kitty is back to normal!!! Joey is happy and healthy! Our bond is so strong. I can't begin to explain how thankful I am for all your support. :) Jenfrog, slow is key for tube feeding. After a while Lia will seem to enjoy...

Kiki's Mom, I am so sorry for your loss. :( HL can be difficult especially since there can be another problem that causes it. It sounds like she had liver damage?? Joey did not have any liver damage even though his chemistries were dismal and he was very ill with pancreatitis. Perhaps she had a...

Crazyforinfo, Joey got HL due to pancreatitis. Can't say what caused pancreatitis though. He is doing great. It is hard to believe he was ever sick. I monitor their feedings now to gauge any changes. So sorry about your kitty. :( It sounds like a brain tumor would make this all very difficult...

Yay! So glad Monkey and Tyson are doing so well! Joey is awesome! He's eating and playing like nothing ever happen to him. I haven't weighed him in awhile because he won't stay still but he looks full and healthy. My friends have mentioned his strut saying it's hard to believe he was ever sick...

I had an out of town guest this weekend. Joey immediately joined our company and even insisted on sitting on his lap or between us the whole time. My guest said that he has a confident strut and seemed well. Joey was 15.18 lbs friday and 15. 20 lbs Wednesday. We ran chemistries again; not only...

Hi Monkey Brewster, yes I think he is doing better but I still worry. I just can't be sure how much he's eating. At the vet office on Friday he weighted 15.18 lbs and weighs 15 lbs 2.5 oz on the baby scale. I think .18 is 2.9 oz so he has lost .4 oz. I can't be sure if the scale is different...

Ok, my bad!!!! I hit the wrong post's quote button!! My previous message was to Monkey Brewster.

I hope they declined any payment from you! That is completely unacceptable considering WHY she requires care in the first place! My vet had the tech do a treatment plan immediately then I decided to keep him there for 5 days. Also, I would look into getting the clinacare stuff. It helps to...

Oh my!!! That is so cute! "Look momma! I'm soooooo sick... Uh, you see me with my head in the water dish!?!" Joey has all sorts of energy right now. He's grabbing toys and playing catch the birdie with zeal. Lol hopefully this stays this way! :) My Tyson, Joey doesn't want that stuff...