Something Is Wrong With Snowball

I echo that Lorie, I hope you check in soon!

I'm sorry it took so long to get back here. Snowball has started to improve!!!! The vet did find that Snowball is suffering from constipation and had also become mildly dehydrated by the time he was seen. We were told to keep giving him Laxatone, he is no longer throwing up and is much more comfortable tonight. I'm really anxious to find out about his blood test results!!!!!

Just read this! I am glad to hear Snowball is improving! He is in my thoughts and prayers tonight!!!! Please keep us posted!!!

Oh thank goodness! Kiss and scritch your sweetheart for me!

Well, he seemed to be better so we tried to give him a very small amount of food, but it wouldn't stay down. I'm going to concentrate on giving him water with a little tuna juice added for tonight. Am I doing this right, Hissy????

Lorie since he can't keep anything solid down and the vet is on the case, you are doing the right thing. You can give him the juice out of tuna, or clams or sardines to help him. The best thing would be pedialyte, but he may be to sick to want it- as it tastes a little off. Poor kitty, and poor you!

OMG - I didn't see this page two at first, and I was wo worried we hadn't heard from you - but we have! I hate to say it, but I did have to smile when I read that you're anxious to hear the results of the blood test. If I recall correctly, didn't you recently write a vent thread about having to wait for results of blood tests? Since your Vet seems to frequently get those results to you quickly (vs. getting results of your own blood tests!) - do you know if you'll know tonight? Tomorrow? Or do those have to be sent out somewhere too?

Keeping you and Snowball in my prayers! I hope he's all better real, real soon!

Thanks Hissy!!!

Laurie, the vet who saw Snowball today isn't our regular vet. I did talk to a vet tech on the phone after Snowball's appointment and they do have the test results back already. I hope I can get more information tomorrow.

Lorie - let us know as soon as you hear anything. Thinking of you and Snowball . . .

Laurie, I hope you get your results pronto. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

Sending plenty of 'get better' vibes to Snowball.

Lorie, I've joined everyone in their waiting and watching. I hope you have the results soon.

Lorie - how were the results? Is your darling Snowball okay?

I have been thinking about him a lot!

Ditto what Kellye said! Snowball's been on my mind all day. Any helpful results? How's he doing?

(((((hugs!!!!))))) (The hugs are for BOTH of you.

I talked to a vet on the phone and he said the blood test results showed everything was normal and that it was suprising that the kidney function was normal. We also discussed Snowball's problem of continuing to seem constipated and difficulty keeping food down. The vet thought Snowball's intestinal tract was shut down because he hasn't been feeling well. I am supposed to keep giving him Laxatone. And also if I am still concerned I can bring Snowball back to the clinic Fri or Sat and they can do a complete blood panel and give him an enema. (We are taking this one day at a time).

Good news: Snowball is able to keep water with tuna juice added down, and today he was able to keep soft food mixed with water down.

Oh that is good news about the blood test results! I am so glad!
A cats intestinal system can shut down if sick? That is news to me.

((((((HUGS!)))))) to both of you!

Originally posted by Kiwideus

A cats intestinal system can shut down if sick? That is news to me.

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The vet was comparing it to the way people don't feel like they can eat very much when they are recovering from an intestinal illness.

Ohhh okay, I understand now.

THanks

Lorie, You must be very relieved. I hope he continues to be able to eat and that his intestinal tract gets back to normal. I'm sure you're anxious to get all the test results over the weekend and get him cleaned out, if necessary. What a worry!

Snowball is returning to normal really fast now. I want to thank everyone for all their concern and thanks for the advice Hissy!!

I am sooo glad that Snowball is getting better!!!