My Birdie is sick too

I'm sorry to hear about Birdie. I know how hard to can be to get used to giving fluids.

I had to do that 3 years ago for Angel, when he has cystitis, to help keep his bladder flushed out. It was nerve wracking at first, My mom came over to help the first few times, but then I got a system down. I thought I'd share pictures in hope it may help you. The tech that showed me how to do it, also suggested using the bottom of a carrier, because it's just me, no one here to help , unless someone came over, & I had to do it every other day for two bags worth. It was about an inch & a 1/2 each time from the bag. I hated that big 18 gage needle, but it did make it go faster. Timing it once was about 2-3 minutes & done!

Here's what I did, I used rice packs to make him feel like he was weighted down, to help keep him still, but I still had to hold him. After I get the needle in, I used my left hand to keep a gentle, but firm hold on the back of his neck, so he wouldn't move around w/ it in him, or try to get away. I also used my fingers to hold the needle in place. Then w/ my right hand, I squeezed the bag, like they showed me, to make it go faster.  

You can see a couple of treats there, but he wanted nothing to do w/ them!

How are things with you and Birdie doing? Still eating?

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SheriT  
"Kelly, you ought to be in nursing. I do not know if I could do the things you have done..I cringe .."

Thanks Sheri, but I don't think I could do that, not w/ people, / strangers, but when it comes to my baby, who I love more than anything in this world, you just "can & do."  I don't like it, but you do what you have to do for your baby to feel better, as I'm sure many here on TCS, will attest to doing as well!  

Angels mommy said:

 
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SheriT  
"Kelly, you ought to be in nursing. I do not know if I could do the things you have done..I cringe .."

Thanks Sheri, but I don't think I could do that, not w/ people, / strangers, but when it comes to my baby, who I love more than anything in this world, you just "can & do."  I don't like it, but you do what you have to do for your baby to feel better, as I'm sure many here on TCS, will attest to doing as well!  

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We find out a lot about how much we can do when we are put in a position that we have to do it. I never thought I could stick needles in my cats. Use a pill popper on my cats. Give them so many pills a day. But there was no other option, I just had to do it. And if I had to do more, I'd probably find a way to do it too, even if it seems impossible to think of now.

She had a great day on Friday but wouldn't eat much after breakfast. She ate only a few mouthfuls today. I think she is failing. I called my vet, but it is Sunday night. I tried ten differant cat foods. No go. She is still drinking, but I think she is peeing very little. This is torture for me. I hope not my kitty.

Birdie1953 said:

 
She had a great day on Friday but wouldn't eat much after breakfast. She ate only a few mouthfuls today. I think she is failing. I called my vet, but it is Sunday night. I tried ten differ ant cat foods. No go. She is still drinking, but I think she is peeing very little. This is torture for me. I hope not my kitty.

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Have you tried boiling some chicken or turkey? Will she eat that?  Otherwise, you may have to force feed he a little w/ a large syringe, to get enough food in her to sustain her, until you can talk to the vet.

How about appetite stimulants? 

and prayers for Birdie. 

Stay close to her if she is happy to be around you, and if she is relaxing at least then this is good.  Anything she will eat or drink will be better than nothing but don't stress, the more relaxed you can manage to be the more likely she will feel able to take something, and feel safe with you.  Will be thinking of you - it is late here but will check in to see how things are in the morning.

It is 5 years since I last felt this sort of pain but it stays with you, there are so many people here able to share with you in what you are going through so remember you are not alone - there is a whole world of people out here willing Birdie on for you and to save her from pain.

Offer her anything and everything you can. Human food too, without onions and garlic. We actually made bacon-wrapped chicken for Lucky at one point, cut into tiny little pieces. It wasn't the best thing for him but it was something. Have you tried offering her pureed cat food? Feeding her in a different spot? Mixing the food up with your finger? I don't know why, but kidney cats in particular seem to react differently to food just by moving the location or the food in the bowl. That's how I ended up with food on my pillow so often.

She ate two bites of fancy feast chicken. (after refusing all the expensive natural foods). She has been on Cerenia and mirazapine. I think the problem is that she isn't peeing much yesterday and today. Her Kidneys may be shutting down. But she came downstairs looking for supper. She just couldn't eat any. She licked the food and stopped. She is upstairs in bed. Not even doing fluids tonight. Vet will confirm if she is not processing the fluid. Poor little baby. She is so soft and sweet.

With just a bit of attitude.

I would definitely not worry about natural foods at this point. Throw anything she'll eat at her. Fancy Feast, baby food (sans onion and garlic), boiled chicken. Heck, we even gave Lucky kitten food. That's horrible for them but it didn't matter, we were just trying to get him to eat whatever he would eat at that point, kinda like where you are. Oh, and the Temptations treats, can't forget that. I still remember being shocked and how he just wolfed them down when I offered them to him. I wasn't expecting him to even show interest, but I happened to give some to the other cats and didn't want him to feel left out.

   For today.

Birdie1953 said:

 
She ate two bites of fancy feast chicken. (after refusing all the expensive natural foods). She has been on Cerenia and mirazapine. I think the problem is that she isn't peeing much yesterday and today. Her Kidneys may be shutting down. But she came downstairs looking for supper. She just couldn't eat any. She licked the food and stopped. She is upstairs in bed. Not even doing fluids tonight. Vet will confirm if she is not processing the fluid. Poor little baby. She is so soft and sweet.

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9 Lives, boiled chicken, prescription Hill's A/D (magic food for sick cats) anything she will eat.

Birdie got a repreive. She is peeing a bit and ate some sliced turkey.  The Vet came and we decided to wait another day and see if she feels better tonight ot in the morning. I'll try boiling the chicken. Why boil?

every little bit of good news is encouraging. Birdie is a sweet kitty 

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Birdie. I pray she will continue to get stronger and you will be strong enough for both of you through all of this. My heart goes out to you.

She is the sweetest little thing ever and she is not quite 10 years old.

Her pancreus inflamed, from all the other stuff that was going on. If she's better, we may wait and do one more blood.

If she is going down, there is hope.

prayers for you and Birdie

Hoping Birdie continues to show positive signs. She sounds like such a love. [emoji]10084[/emoji]️ Sending best wishes your way.

Birdie1953 said:

 
Birdie got a repreive. She is peeing a bit and ate some sliced turkey.  The Vet came and we decided to wait another day and see if she feels better tonight ot in the morning. I'll try boiling the chicken. Why boil?

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Boiling is just a way to avoid charring it, it doesn't want to be crispy skinned, but provided you skin it, it doesn't really matter.