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post #31 of 49
11/9/11 at 9:37am
Canned unsweetened pumpkin is hard to get here - but you can buy fresh in any market. Just boil the flesh till soft and puree it, either in a blender or a mouli mill. No salt or sugar. I agree that probably she will go eventually of her own accore - her digestive tract will take a few days to get back to normal, but pumpkin won't hurt and may help. Good luck.
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post #32 of 49
11/9/11 at 10:23am
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Well it seemed we took a step forward for her to take 5 back. A very stressful vets trip. She was sick in the car, which is normal for her. But at the vets, the vet gave her the huge antibiotic, which she fought against. We came home and within an hour she was sick again. To me it looked like the dissolved yellow antibiotic. The vet gave me a paste to give her for the constipation, its like toothpaste, and she will not entertain that, so she is still constipated. The vet said I could get a special baby constipation treatment from the chemist. I asked about it at the chemist and he said it was administered rectally!!!! I don't know what I'm doing with that kind of thing. And she has gone off her food again. I rang the vet and she said shes had a stressful day and she should be fine tomorrow!!!! As I only got an hrs sleep last night, me and Rusty did snuggle on the beg and had a nap for a few hrs. But on the brighter side, her Jaundice is alot better, no signs of it in her mouth, but a little in the ears. I was so hopeful this morning, she was full of energy, ate a whole can of Sheba. Now she doesn't want anything. I tried a little tuna oil on her lips before and and she wretched as if she wanted to be sick. I am so tired, and my 2 other cats are feeling well and truly unloved. sweat.gif

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post #33 of 49
11/9/11 at 11:13am

Why is the vet giving her antibiotics? I haven't had a chance to read every post - does your kitty have a diagnosed infection? Antibiotics can have a negative impact on a cat's appetite so I personally wouldn't be giving them to an inappetant cat unless there's a clear reason to do so.

 

Fingers crossed that your girl starts eating again! Does she have any favourite treats, like Temptations or Pounce, maybe some Whiskas Cat Milk or CatSip? Whatever it takes to keep her eating. Ditch the A/D if she doesn't like it, there's nothing magical about it. It's not actually higher in calories or nutrients than most other foods - the reason vets prescribe it for anorexia is because it's supposed to be highly palatable and easy to digest. If the kitty doesn't like it in the first place, that defeats the purpose.

 

Good luck!

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post #34 of 49
11/9/11 at 2:15pm

Every time my Sven takes an antibiotic, he get nauseated, then goes off his food, so I don't think it's uncommon that now she doesn't want to eat.  Once she does seen hungry again, try mixing a little bit of the "toothpaste stuff" the Vet gave you in with her Sheba. 

My Sven also has a chronic constipation issue and will not voluntarily eat that stuff in the tube, and even if we put it on his paw, instead of licking it off, he flings it all over the place.  (sometimes they just don't know what's good for them).  He also refuses to eat pumpkin.  What we give him is generic Miralax, 1/4 teaspoon mixed in a teaspoon of water, then mixed into his wet food, twice a day.  Works like a charm, although it takes a day or two.  The good thing about it is that it has no taste.  Here in the states, you can find it at the grocery store, Target, Walmart, or any drug store.

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post #35 of 49
11/10/11 at 6:49am
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Just a quick update. Rusty has had movement, thank god. But after the stress of yesterday she has lost her appetite again. Only eating a little at a time. I did manage to get her to eat a few treats which were laced with her antibiotics. Just her other tablet to give her now!! I think the trip to the vets yesterday really stressed her out, the poor thing. Thank you again for your replies xxxxxxxxx

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post #36 of 49
11/10/11 at 9:18am
I'm so glad Rusty has had a bowel movement! banana1.gif Her appetite may improve now.

Enemas should never given to a cat unless you have been trained to to it by the vet, so your instincts are right on that.

continued vibes for your dear little girl

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post #37 of 49
11/13/11 at 12:22pm
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Just a quick question. Is it normal that Rusty now wants to eat 24/7? Many thanks x

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post #38 of 49
11/13/11 at 12:32pm
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Just a quick question. Is it normal that Rusty now wants to eat 24/7? Many thanks x

Normal or not, feed him 24x7, and feel blessed about it - for HL, food is the best medicine.... this is truly a blessing heartpump.gif You can't ask for more! vibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gif Poor thing must be hungry..... Depending on what you are feeding too, the nutrients might not be there, so it might be just normal - you just might been used to him eating so little, it's a shock, now that his appetite is back!
How much is he eating in total, and what are you feeding him now? vibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gif
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post #39 of 49
11/13/11 at 12:37pm
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She wont eat the a/d again. But she is eating Tuna Sheba, roughly about 4-5 80g tins a day. plus any treats she will eat which have her tablets hidden in them. What I find strange is, she has never cried for her food, until now. x

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post #40 of 49
11/13/11 at 12:51pm
Sheba is 2oz (at least here in the US).... and 4 tins/domes a day is a normal qty, not too much..... so he is not eating too much IMHO.
What concerns me, is that he does have a history of Urinary tract infection, if I am not mistaken, doesn't he? I remember reading this somewhere.... And fish is highly highly addictive..... Your first priority, is, no doubt, for him to eat - so that's excellent news! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
But if I were you, I would start introducing him to other flavors now - because you want to take him off the fish for urinary health, and curb his tuna addiction. If knock on wood he stops eating, you will have an incredibly hard time having him eat anything but Sheba.
Also, be aware that MARS does not produce Sheba anymore, you can also fall trap into an out of stock situation........ that can be a big problem...... wavey.gif
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post #41 of 49
11/13/11 at 12:56pm
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Rusty is back to the vets on wednesday and I am going to discuss Rusty going back on to the urinary food, she did use toi have the biscuits, and that why she ended ip putting the weight on. It seems they do a wet food for urinary, and to be honest she hates biscuits. The vet did say she would sort out a diet plan for her. Many thanks for the advice Carolina x

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post #42 of 49
11/13/11 at 1:11pm
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Originally Posted by misspremier007 View Post

Rusty is back to the vets on wednesday and I am going to discuss Rusty going back on to the urinary food, she did use toi have the biscuits, and that why she ended ip putting the weight on. It seems they do a wet food for urinary, and to be honest she hates biscuits. The vet did say she would sort out a diet plan for her. Many thanks for the advice Carolina x

Whatever you do, transition Rusty slowly, as you do not want him (or her? now I am confused!! laughing02.gif) to stop eating!! Not for a day!!! Mix a liiiiiitle bit of the new food on the sheeba on the first day, then a little more on the second, then more on the third..... Until you have all of the new food and none of the Sheba. Do it in the course of many days - just like you transition dry food - very very slowly............ This way you trick him into liking the new food without even noticing it - do not do it at once. As you put a little of the new in, you take a little of the Sheba out wavey.gif Wet food is better anyways, so that's great!! Try to get different flavors, so you have options for him. Kitties love Hills C/D, they have in Chicken and fish flavor too - that one is safe for urinary Tract problems, of course! wavey.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gif
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post #43 of 49
11/16/11 at 11:28am
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Just an update to inform everyone who kindly gave me advice and support that Rusty has been given the all. The vet is iver the moon with her progress, and the jaundice has disappeared. She will go back onto a control diet for her urinary problem. Thank you all again for the help and support I really dont know what I would have done without you.

Sending everyone all my love heartpump.gifheartpump.gifheartpump.gifheartpump.gifheartpump.gif

 

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post #44 of 49
11/16/11 at 6:45pm
Hurray! banana1.gifbanana1.gif Thanks for the happy update!

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post #45 of 49
11/18/11 at 10:04am

This is wonderful news!!!!

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post #46 of 49
12/30/11 at 12:20pm
How is Rusty doing? vibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gifvibes.gif
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post #47 of 49
12/31/11 at 3:17am
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Hello Carolina, Rusty is doing fantastic, thank you for asking. Shes is now at a healthy weight, and eating well. I am so grateful to you all for your advice and vibes through such a hard time xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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post #48 of 49
12/31/11 at 7:50am
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Originally Posted by misspremier007 View Post

Hello Carolina, Rusty is doing fantastic, thank you for asking. Shes is now at a healthy weight, and eating well. I am so grateful to you all for your advice and vibes through such a hard time xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Yeyey!! That's excellent! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
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Give her lots of kisses, and you both have a wonderful and healthy new year! hugs.gif
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post #49 of 49
12/31/11 at 10:01am
What a great start to the new year!
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