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post #91 of 133
11/17/06 at 5:17pm
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Thanks guys! Jake is getting lots of hugs and kisses today! Poor guy! I forgot to tell you that he's back to his favorite activity. I have a glider and he likes to sit on the gliding ottoman in front of the TV and watch the CNN news ticker! He started doing that yesterday morning again too!
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post #92 of 133
11/17/06 at 5:25pm
so happy to hear Jake has improved so much!!!
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post #93 of 133
11/17/06 at 5:35pm
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so happy to hear Jake has improved so much!!!

Thank you so much! You all have kept me going the last couple weeks! I'm so glad I have this group for support!
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post #94 of 133
11/18/06 at 9:50am
Tammie, it's great that there has been such a significant improvement! WTG, Jake, just keep on eating, sweetie.
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post #95 of 133
11/18/06 at 10:40am
I am so happy to hear this news!
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post #96 of 133
11/18/06 at 10:52am
I am so glad to hear this!!!
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post #97 of 133
11/18/06 at 11:52am
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Thanks everyone!

I need some opinions. I've been supplementing Jake's diet with 20-30 cc of wet food mixed with the high cal supplement and some transfer factor twice a day. I'm afraid to stop these supplements because I don't know if he can or can not maintain and keep gaining by eating on his own. Yet I don't want to keep doing them too long because he's not real fond of them now that he's feeling a little better. I was thinking maybe I should keep them up maybe until he gains another pound and then cut back to half until he gains 1/2 lb. What do you guys think? I'm just thinking that if he gets up to around 10 lbs then I can try him on no supplements for a week and see if he maintains. Or do any of you think I should just try to stop them now? The vet isn't being very helpful in this area. She is kind of vague and tells me whatever is fine. I'm not very impressed with her. Guess I need to find a different vet sometime soon!
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post #98 of 133
11/18/06 at 12:02pm
I don't know what to tell you. I'd probably continue the supplements till he got up to 10 lbs. or so, and then gradually taper off, and see if he manages to maintain his weight. That's just my "instincts", though, and has no "scientific" basis.
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post #99 of 133
11/18/06 at 2:30pm
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I don't know what to tell you. I'd probably continue the supplements till he got up to 10 lbs. or so, and then gradually taper off, and see if he manages to maintain his weight. That's just my "instincts", though, and has no "scientific" basis.
That would be my inclination, too, but equally "just instinct".
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post #100 of 133
11/19/06 at 11:10am
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That was my instinct too. I posted some pictures of Jake today in the More Really Cute Persians thread. Today when I went to pet him, I could barely feel his spine so I know he's getting back muscle and still gaining!
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post #101 of 133
11/19/06 at 3:53pm
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That was my instinct too. I posted some pictures of Jake today in the More Really Cute Persians thread. Today when I went to pet him, I could barely feel his spine so I know he's getting back muscle and still gaining!
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post #102 of 133
11/19/06 at 3:56pm
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That was my instinct too. I posted some pictures of Jake today in the More Really Cute Persians thread. Today when I went to pet him, I could barely feel his spine so I know he's getting back muscle and still gaining!
AHHHH! THAT's good! Keep it up, Jake!!
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post #103 of 133
11/24/06 at 7:51pm
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Took Jake in to be weighed again today. He is up to 9.2 lbs! Also, his coat looks much healthier again. It's nice and fluffy, shiney and looks like it's starting to fill in again. He was chasing Jazzy around the last couple days so I know he's better. Looks like he's saved again! I told him the other day that he's used 2 of his 9 lives so he better spread them out a little more!
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post #104 of 133
11/24/06 at 8:18pm
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Took Jake in to be weighed again today. He is up to 9.2 lbs! Also, his coat looks much healthier again. It's nice and fluffy, shiney and looks like it's starting to fill in again. He was chasing Jazzy around the last couple days so I know he's better. Looks like he's saved again! I told him the other day that he's used 2 of his 9 lives so he better spread them out a little more!
That is so great. Keep on getting better Jake.
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post #105 of 133
11/24/06 at 10:35pm
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Originally Posted by mzjazz2u View Post
That was my instinct too. I posted some pictures of Jake today in the More Really Cute Persians thread. Today when I went to pet him, I could barely feel his spine so I know he's getting back muscle and still gaining!
That sounds great to me, and you are a good mama to watch him. He's an adorable angel cat.
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post #106 of 133
11/24/06 at 11:13pm
Keep up the good work Jake
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post #107 of 133
11/25/06 at 12:17am
Yay, Jake! Go for it, lovely boy!
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post #108 of 133
11/25/06 at 12:21am
Fingers crossed that he continues to improve.
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post #109 of 133
11/25/06 at 6:31am
That is GREAT news...keep plumping him up

Kisses to sweet Jake!!!
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post #110 of 133
11/25/06 at 6:36am
That's GREAT news! Keep it up Jake
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post #111 of 133
11/26/06 at 1:49am
Mzjazz2u!!!!

It's been a long long time since i've been on, and when i found this thread my heart went out to you! Poor Jakey!!!! I read the start of the thread with baited breath but i'm sooooo glad he's doing much better now!!!!

How are you and the rest of your babies?

Kisses to you all
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post #112 of 133
11/26/06 at 8:37am
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Mzjazz2u!!!!

It's been a long long time since i've been on, and when i found this thread my heart went out to you! Poor Jakey!!!! I read the start of the thread with baited breath but i'm sooooo glad he's doing much better now!!!!

How are you and the rest of your babies?

Kisses to you all

Wow! I was just thinking about you a couple days ago! It's great to see you posting!

I don't even know where to start because I don't know how much you're aware of. My calico kitty, Hallie (the one that had PKD) died about 15 months ago, in her sleep. Peaches is still big and fluffy and the princess of the house. I moved into a small condo about 2 1/2 years ago and rehomed Carmella and Henrietta. And since Hallie died, I found a Cameo Doll Face Persian at the humane society. His name is Jazzy. I wasn't looking for another cat but you know how it is...

Yes, Jake is doing much better. His fur is still thin in some places but he's bouncing back quick now. Don't know if you were around 1 1/2 years ago but I almost lost him back then too. That little guy just needs to stop doing this to me!
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post #113 of 133
11/26/06 at 3:56pm
Gosh, i am so so very sorry about Hallie The last i heard you were in a long standing battle to get her weight up from the PKD very sad to hear that.


I remember you having to rehome Carmella and Henrietta.... but no i didn't realise Jake had given you an earlier scare...at least he's pulling through now- he sounds a fighter.

And this new Jazzy.... i'll have to have a little search on here for pics

And yeah, it's good to be back- hope to post more often
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post #114 of 133
11/26/06 at 4:24pm
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And this new Jazzy.... i'll have to have a little search on here for pics

And yeah, it's good to be back- hope to post more often
I just posted some new pictures in the "More Really Cute Persians" Thread. I'll post a link to the last few pages: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...=31005&page=30
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post #115 of 133
2/2/07 at 3:08pm
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Bet you guys about had a heart attack when you saw an update to this thread! No worries.... it's good news!

I am so excited!! Jake has been to the vet today for a follow up and he is 12.5 lb and has a clean bill of health! Well, except for his chronic sinusitus. But that is just the norm for poor Jakey boy and his flat face. So.... guess who is getting a bath today? He hasn't had one since end of summer because of his fragile state. Anywho... he'll feel better once it's done. He gets that greasy coat on his belly , chest and legs so bathing is a must! I'm on and doing the happy dance!
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post #116 of 133
2/2/07 at 3:11pm
wooo hoooo I so love it when we can do the happy dance!!!
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post #117 of 133
2/2/07 at 3:12pm
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wooo hoooo I so love it when we can do the happy dance!!!
I like your happy dance better!
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post #118 of 133
2/2/07 at 3:13pm
YAY! Go Jake!!! Enjoy your bath!
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post #119 of 133
2/2/07 at 3:16pm
Oh yes my HEART skipped a few beats, Don't scare me like that!!!!

This is AMAZING news, he's almost as big as SEV YAY

We Love you Sweet Jake
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post #120 of 133
2/2/07 at 3:24pm
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I was a bit worried because a couple of neighbors were over last week and said they thought he was still way to thin. It must be just because he doesn't have all his fur back yet. As a matter of fact he pretty much has his summer coat. The vet said it could take him until next fall to get back on cycle with his coat and molting cycle.
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