Something I would not expect... Lucky is my healthy cat.... aside from hairballs, she is totally healthy.... wait, hairballs?
Yep - that got her.
Lucky started turning away from her food a few days ago... getting finicky. Then day before yesterday everything she ate, even a couple of kibbles, she would regurgitate. Time for a trip to the vet. She spent the day in yesterday.
Severe hairball + Severe constipation. They gave her an enema, subQ, force-fed her, gave her nutrical, a Vitamin B shot to stimulate her appetite... I was also sent home with oral electrolytes to give her.
I was told to wait until today and increase her hairball paste considerably - had to wait due to her having an enema yesterday. Vet also suggesting shaving her off - not happening for now, I tell you.
Good news is so far no vomiting, so she definitely got "unplugged" with the enema.
Bad news is she is not eating at all on her own. Well, I am obviously not leaving it up to her - I am syringe feeding her 1oz every 2 hours. I also started her on an appetite stimulant (with the vet's blessing), as I can't force-feed her forever...
No luck with the electrolytes... I try, but she is not coordinated enough for liquids, and aspirates - doesn't matter where/how slow I aim, she still does...
Well... This is what is going on... if you can spare vibes for her... I would really appreciate it... If you could spare a few my way too... It would be great... I am overwhelmed... I was not ready for this... I was ready for some rest after Bugsy... Things are still iffy with him... Gracie is doing Fantastic, but I am still treating her Thyroid too. I just want peace, and healthy cats. That is all.
Sorry to be a downer, and for taking a while to post this - I debated if I should bore you guys with yet another heath issue.
Yep - that got her.
Lucky started turning away from her food a few days ago... getting finicky. Then day before yesterday everything she ate, even a couple of kibbles, she would regurgitate. Time for a trip to the vet. She spent the day in yesterday.
Severe hairball + Severe constipation. They gave her an enema, subQ, force-fed her, gave her nutrical, a Vitamin B shot to stimulate her appetite... I was also sent home with oral electrolytes to give her.
I was told to wait until today and increase her hairball paste considerably - had to wait due to her having an enema yesterday. Vet also suggesting shaving her off - not happening for now, I tell you.
Good news is so far no vomiting, so she definitely got "unplugged" with the enema.
Bad news is she is not eating at all on her own. Well, I am obviously not leaving it up to her - I am syringe feeding her 1oz every 2 hours. I also started her on an appetite stimulant (with the vet's blessing), as I can't force-feed her forever...
No luck with the electrolytes... I try, but she is not coordinated enough for liquids, and aspirates - doesn't matter where/how slow I aim, she still does...
Well... This is what is going on... if you can spare vibes for her... I would really appreciate it... If you could spare a few my way too... It would be great... I am overwhelmed... I was not ready for this... I was ready for some rest after Bugsy... Things are still iffy with him... Gracie is doing Fantastic, but I am still treating her Thyroid too. I just want peace, and healthy cats. That is all.
Sorry to be a downer, and for taking a while to post this - I debated if I should bore you guys with yet another heath issue.