Roxy wandered into our yard in August. She was skin and bones. We immediately took her to the vet who felt that she may have megaesophagus. He sent us to a specialist to confirm it. Neither one has given us much hope. She has had 3 very bad sinus infections, refusing to eat for about 6 days. During this time we give her antibiotics and every time she bounces back. When she is not sick she is a normal kitty. She plays and sits in our lap and is very affectionate. We have been able to put some weight on her feeding her Science Prescription Diet A/D which is much easier for her to eat since it is so mushy. Anybody managing a cat long term with this disease? My husband and I struggle daily with whether or not we are doing the right thing. We don't want her to suffer. She's just so darn cute. Any advice is welcome!
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Hi! Roxy is my special kitty with megaesophagus
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Welcome to the site! Bless you for taking this little one into your hearts and home, especially with her medical condition.
Welcome to TCS! Roxy does sound like a special kitty. I would suggest you post about her on the Health and Nutrition Board. There are definitely members here who have or had kitties with long term health problems, and I'm sure they could help you.
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and welcome to the site.
Hi & Welcome to TCS!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by valanhb
Welcome to the site! Bless you for taking this little one into your hearts and home, especially with her medical condition.
Hi, welcome to TCS, Julie and Roxy!
So glad you joined us and look forward to getting to know you better!
Your precious Roxy is such a special baby, indeed! Bless you for caring for her!
I would be so happy to help you in any way as you learn your way around the site. Please, simply click on my user name and send me a Private Message!
I'm sure your vet has already told you to raise her dishes up. Try to keep them high enough that she doesn't have to put her head down to eat. This will help her to swallow.
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Hi There,
Yes, her food is on a plate on a small stool that she puts her front paws on. She actually has learned on her own to keep her head up when she eats. I guess she knows it feels better that way!
Hi Julie
! Welcome to TCS! I'm so glad that Roxy found you. She certainly wandered into the right yard
! I know you'll find lots of support, encouragement, and helpful insight here! Glad you found us!
