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A bit upset here...
Nov. 2nd, 2008 09:22 amMax has been a little off for the past three days, and threw up a 1/4x1.2 inch patch of blood. The vet did the X-ray things, and blood tests. He's well within limits for a 16 year old otherwise healthy cat. Nothing on the X-ray. She told me to get Pepsid and cut them in half, one half a day 30 minutes before giving him a crushed pill in water -- that was for twice a day. Basically, something to calm the stomach and something to line and protect the stomach and intestines.
He perked up and seemed fine, even eating, until last night. He threw up some fluid and foam -- and then lost his breakfast earlier today. He didn't want water, but took some agave nectar. (Maple syrup is not his thing, apparently.) So...Googled, went out for Pedialyte and baby food. He is willing to taste the chicken but not yet eat it. He would take a little agave nectar to keep his blood sugar up. He's had 2 cc of Pedialyte, and I'm waiting to see what is next. I'll offer him some more puree of chicken in a few minutes.
This is my child. Yes, I know that's silly, it's nothing like a child. But he kept me sane, after my divorce. My cats are important to me. I don't want to over-react, I don't want to miss signs of something that would be easy to fix. I'd already decided to take him back in Monday and learn how to do IM hydrating. I'm giving a friend until 10 am (new time) before calling him. He's had older cats and may have a suggestion, or even still have the equipment to hydrate.
And I'm feeling stupid, of course, for spending money at a faire for the first time in years.
Time to heat up another bed buddy -- he likes to sit on them. I think the Burmese warming basket may have finally given up the ghost.
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olianao is going to drop by to pick up the three loaves of breakfast bread for the Scare crew while they break down the set. I wish I'd realized they were closing down after Friday, I'd have brought munchies and toured the thing Wednesday.
It's the last of the Days of the Dead, although it's regions far from our borders that celebrate all three days. I'm too scattered this year to do my altar of words.
Good thoughts, all, are appreciated.
He perked up and seemed fine, even eating, until last night. He threw up some fluid and foam -- and then lost his breakfast earlier today. He didn't want water, but took some agave nectar. (Maple syrup is not his thing, apparently.) So...Googled, went out for Pedialyte and baby food. He is willing to taste the chicken but not yet eat it. He would take a little agave nectar to keep his blood sugar up. He's had 2 cc of Pedialyte, and I'm waiting to see what is next. I'll offer him some more puree of chicken in a few minutes.
This is my child. Yes, I know that's silly, it's nothing like a child. But he kept me sane, after my divorce. My cats are important to me. I don't want to over-react, I don't want to miss signs of something that would be easy to fix. I'd already decided to take him back in Monday and learn how to do IM hydrating. I'm giving a friend until 10 am (new time) before calling him. He's had older cats and may have a suggestion, or even still have the equipment to hydrate.
And I'm feeling stupid, of course, for spending money at a faire for the first time in years.
Time to heat up another bed buddy -- he likes to sit on them. I think the Burmese warming basket may have finally given up the ghost.
olianao is going to drop by to pick up the three loaves of breakfast bread for the Scare crew while they break down the set. I wish I'd realized they were closing down after Friday, I'd have brought munchies and toured the thing Wednesday.It's the last of the Days of the Dead, although it's regions far from our borders that celebrate all three days. I'm too scattered this year to do my altar of words.
Good thoughts, all, are appreciated.
