Jake- Very sick

I'm sorry Jake isn't doing so good You are both in my thoughts.

Oh, Tammy, my heart is just breaking seeing precious Jake's poor little paws and ears. I'm so very sorry the two of you are going through this, it must be so incredibly painful for you to see your baby in this discomfort. Please know I am praying for you both, I just know sweet Jake will be better very soon! You are taking such incredible care of him.

Oh Tammie, I am sorry to hear about poor Jake. You know, our Gezer has been through similar ordeals twice. Last time, I was getting ready to say goodbye It took a long time for him to heal, but he did. Cats are incredible and can surprise you by bouncing back to health.

Gezer had messy paws too. It was 2-3 years ago. At first all we noticed was loss of apetite. After a couple of days I took him to the vet. Only when the vet gave him a full check-up, he discovered that Gezer was constipated real bad and then found out that he had infection in three of his paws. The poor thing couldn't dig in his litter box so he got constipated...

And with Gezer too, it wasn't just that. We ran lots of tests and until today we don't know exactly what happened to him. He had some sort of infection other than his feet. Something internal or systemic. He was positive for the corona virus (FIP) but that didn't tell us much, only that he may or may not have FIP. It took a lot of special Science Diet medical food fed from our fingers in little licks (I think it was A/D), a lot of love and also a lot of time, but he did get well in the end.

Back to Jake, did you notice if he used the litter box at all in the last few days? with sore paws, it could be he's avoiding the box and getting constipated. You need to ask your vet to feel his tummy and see if the colon is impacted. Try feeding him very small amounts of something he really loves right from your finger - maybe that will help.

And do not despair. They can and do bounce back!

Still sending healing vibes to Jake.

Hang in there Jake and get well soon! All the kitties here send purrs and get well vibes.

Well I just don't know if Jake isn't getting better fast enough or if I'm just being impatient. I called the vet yesterday afternoon and gave them an update. They told me to give it another 2 days and if he isn't better to bring him in.

Today his ear was draining more again. And he still feels a little warm. But he was more responsive and a tiny bit more active. Even though his poor little paws are still very tender. He's probably sick of me always poking and prodding at him. Maybe I'm hoovering over him too much. He'll probably be glad to see me go back to work tomorrow.

But it's so hard not to fuss. Jake will forgive you...I'm glad to hear he seems to be feeling a bit better.

Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

But it's so hard not to fuss. Jake will forgive you...I'm glad to hear he seems to be feeling a bit better.

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That's the thing... I'm not really sure if he is. I guess I thought I'd see more improvement a little quicker. I guess it's good he's more responsive though, huh? Today when I walked over to him he rolled on his side/back like he always does when he wants me to pet him. He hadn't done that in quite a while.

How wonderful, Tammy, that must have just warmed your heart so much! Jake is getting better every single day! You both remain in my thoughts and prayers!

I can surely understand how worried you must be. Poor Jake, I hope he recovers and feels much better soon. He will be in my thoughts.

OMG!! I was crying when I was reading your post, and I am not exaggerating. It is SO awful, to see your cat or any pet, in pain, and feel so helpless to do something RIGHT AWAY, to make them feel better!!! It all reminded me of when my cat Spike was so very ill. I do hope he improves really fast. He has such a good kitty mommy and I am sending ALL positive healing vibes his way!!!!!!!((HUGS))

Tammy, Tammy, Tammy - I don't have any advice to add but just please know that you and Jake are in my heart!

It is so heartbreaking when our babies are hurting.
Sounds like Jake is recovering but slowly. As long as there are little improvements everyday that's a really good thing.
Sending more vibes to Jake.

I've just joined this forum and still finding my way around, but I just wanted to say how sorry I was to read about Jake, he's such a beautiful baby boy You are doing the best for him, try and stay strong.

Sending you warm wishes from the uk. I also have a cat called Jake, my raggie.

Tammy, Jake and you are in my prayers... I hope he recovers soon!

I'm on my way to work soon so I thought I'd give a quick update. Today will be day 5 for Jake on his oral antibiotics. This morning he felt significantly cooler. However, his ear and under the eye has been draining more and is all crusty again. Jake did sleep with me all night which he hasn't done for a couple of weeks. So I think there are some positive things?? I'm still holding my breath. Especially since his ear looks a little worse again this morning. This is going to drive me nuts to go to work all day(12 hours) and not be able to check on him. Poor guy looks like a little rag-a-muffin with his fur all in disarray and quite a bit of it is all greasy from the antibiotic oinment!

Precious little Jake, please feel better!

Poor little sweetheart! It is hard I know but these things take time. It will be up and down for a while yet I think. You just hang in there are stay calm and collected for Jake. Take care of yourself to!
Thinking of you all

Originally Posted by tulip2454

Poor little sweetheart! It is hard I know but these things take time. It will be up and down for a while yet I think. You just hang in there are stay calm and collected for Jake. Take care of yourself to!
Thinking of you all

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I'm leaving to take Jake in to the vet in a few minutes. I called her today and she said she might be able to tell better then I, whether or not he's had improvement. We don't want to wait too long and then he ends up having his front toes amputated. I'll report back when I return and let you know how it went.

Crossing our fingers and paws here !