My two dear Kerrys,
Thank you for letting me know you're thinking of us. I've been assist
feeding the "chicken tonic" every hour, hour and a half. I'm also
following a holistic remedies plan set up by Darla that's keeping me
tapping little amber bottles all day long. Gracie still isn't eating on
her own, but she is showing more interest today. She even took a lap or
two when I put some ProPlan sardines and crab meat down in front of her
a little while ago. I can tell her stomach is bothering her, (not
surprising since she hasn't eaten on her own for a few days now), I'm
hoping it isn't something more than that. I did try using Cypro
transdermal for appetite stimulation, it didn't help. I also gave her a
dose of Reglan for her cramps, it didn't seem to help her discomfort.
Maybe I'll up the Slippery Elm I'm mixing in the chicken tonic.
I'm pleased to report she has started to perk up emotionally. She even
jumped from her chair onto the bed tonight while I was changing the
sheets. She wasn't able to 'help', (well, hinder, really), as much as
she usually does. All she could do was play 'lump 'o kitty' under the
sheet as I lifted it over her again and again. She couldn't pounce, and
didn't move, but I watched her face and she was attentive and engaged.
Tonight I'm hopeful again. Thank you for your well wishes and prayers,
Nina
Kerry Roach wrote:
Hi Nina,
I am so sorry to hear that little Gracie is having a bad time...Have
you tried the appetite stimulant oxazepam transdermal...It does work
good on Bandy...I also use the old formula sometimes of white karo
syrup, egg yolk and can milk..also can add some high protein baby
cereal to it if you want...have even added some nutrical to it at
times...Also, in the past have used clam juice on top of some
food...Some of my cats just don't like fishy things and others
do..Chicken broth works sometimes, too...Lately to get Rascal to take
his pills, I put them in some a/d and top it with baby food beef cause
I can't pill him, he gets too stressed. If I think of anymore I will
send them to you. I do hope she will rally soon. I know how it is
when they won't eat...You and Gracie are in our thoughts and
prayers...Like everyone has said, and I guess we all know this...just
one day at a time..
Take care,
Kerry, Bandy, Little Rascal and the rest of the crew
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