I'm so confused

[auntie crazy]

Originally Posted by Violet

PS

I'd like you to have this article because there is important information in it

http://www.littlebigcat.com/health/k...in-older-cats/

I second the recommendation to read the Little Big Cat article.

Good luck! I sure hope you're able to figure what's going on with your furry friend very soon!

AC

 

[violet]

And something to keep in mind about Cyproheptadine

http://www.pawnation.com/pet-health/...dine-for-pets/

With long-term use, you should occasionally monitor the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels in cats because these may occasionally increase when using Cyproheptadine. High BUN levels are associated with kidney disease.

Also

http://www.felinecrf.org/persuading_...cyproheptadine

 

[labyrinth]

Originally Posted by Violet

And something to keep in mind about Cyproheptadine

http://www.pawnation.com/pet-health/...dine-for-pets/



Also

http://www.felinecrf.org/persuading_...cyproheptadine

He only gave me 10 pills (10 day supply) and it says to use "as needed", so since it doesn't seem to help when I do give it to him I'm not using it very consistently.

 

[violet]

That's good. I can think of two possibilities here. This medication is not working for Max, or something is going on and that's why the medication is ineffective.

I'd like to suggest, ask your vet for a couple of pumps of the transdermal form (it's gentler on the system), use that once or twice a day, and seriously think about doing anything and everything to get Max to eat, even if it means feeding regular food.

Do read and think about Dr. Hofve's article
http://www.littlebigcat.com/health/k...in-older-cats/

Also read here for ideas
http://www.felinecrf.org/persuading_cat_to_eat.htm

 

[kittymom4]

You can try to entice him to eat with some baby food. Just PLAIN old baby food - not fancy stuff like entrees with veggies and stuff. Mine always like the plain beef or chicken. We used in the vet hospitals for the non eaters all the time to stimulate appetite.

Oral issues (you can't do a real oral exam on a non-sedated cat) diabetes, or cancer would be my top three guesses.

Be sure he's not dehydrated. sub-cue fluids may be needed

I agree on a complete blood chemistry at this point to start with. You can't let him keep deteriorating.

Of course, at some point we all have to face that they are aging. But we at least want to know what's going on with them so we can do what we can.

Best of luck to you and Max.

 

[labyrinth]

Originally Posted by KittyMom4

You can try to entice him to eat with some baby food. Just PLAIN old baby food - not fancy stuff like entrees with veggies and stuff. Mine always like the plain beef or chicken. We used in the vet hospitals for the non eaters all the time to stimulate appetite.

Oral issues (you can't do a real oral exam on a non-sedated cat) diabetes, or cancer would be my top three guesses.

Be sure he's not dehydrated. sub-cue fluids may be needed

I agree on a complete blood chemistry at this point to start with. You can't let him keep deteriorating.

Of course, at some point we all have to face that they are aging. But we at least want to know what's going on with them so we can do what we can.

Best of luck to you and Max.

I hadn't thought of baby food, I'll give that a try. He hasn't been back to the vet this week, because he is eating the watered down canned food I've been giving him. For the time being his weight loss has stopped, and he has even gained a little. If he stops gaining I will be taking him back in right away.

I'm not "letting" my cat deteriorate. Unfortunately he's doing it all on his own. If I wasn't trying he would not have been to the vet at all let alone 3-4 times with numerous phone conversations between the vet and myself.

I do appreciate your input and you may not have meant it that way, but that is how it came off to me.