Re: Need prayers for Lucy
Hi Michelle, I hope Lucy is feeling better this morning...I just read the latest, and I agree with Nina, that she might not have needed any added fluids yet..I would give her some metronidazole if you have some...It is flagyl.. Inky has another loose stool as well so I gave him some metro and upped the pred to 10mg again...I gave him the 7.5mg on Sat, but I went ahead and started with the higher dose...He wants to eat too much is his problem...and it is very hard for me to not give him what he wants...I really think this is what started his loose stool last week..I guess it is a good thing that he meows at me and wants more, but sad on my part to not give it to him cause I know what will happen.. Anyway, I hope you get some answers when you get in touch with your vet. Keep us posted...Head butts from my crew to yours, You are in our thoughts and prayers, Kerry, Bandy and Inky.. Also, Bandy has been sick with runny stool last 5 days and have given him some metro, too...He never gets that..and he threw up, too...That is a first for him so I hope I have gotten him back on track...the ringworm meds, I think are taking a toll on him as we just can't tottally get rid of it..as yet..No fever though since Aug. 5...that was a long 14 months with the up and down fevers..So fingers crossed that it stays down... Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail.
Need prayers for Lucy
Lucy's diarrhea has gotten significantly worse-- she had a large quantity of liquid diarrhea 5 times today. She also vomited up the raw food that I syringed her, about 5 hours after she ate it. She is purry and able to go up and down stairs, but a bit out of it. I will call the vet in the am as soon as they open. Please send her energy, prayers, etc. I gave her about 100 ml of fluids this morning. Do you think I should give her more? I am not force-feeding her any more today and have removed all food, hoping that by fasting her for 12-18 hours it will stop the diarrhea. This has worked for her before, and is recommended on a lot of websites. I have to believe this is from the antibiotics, as she had been doing well before getting the URI and going on antibiotics, and on day 4 of clavamox she suddenly went from completely solid stools to complete liquid, with no in-between. I am assuming that it happened from accumulated effect of the clavamox. I am hoping, anyway. Probiotics did not nothing, and may have made her worse, as she is worse today than she was yesterday. If anyone has any thoughts about whether or not I should give her more fluids, please let me know. Otherwise, I am not giving her anything else tonight, will talk to the vet in the morning and plan to fast her, and then will see if she will eat some cooked turkey with fiber powder mixed in (her usual fare is cooked turkey with fiber and bone meal and taurine, E, and B vitamins mixed in). I am quite worried about her. Last night, despite having had diarrhea in the morning, she was very perky and playful, and this morning came running to see me in the morning. She has declined through the day with increased diarrhea. She likes me to pet her, and she purrs a lot, but is pretty wiped out. As I guess would be expected from diarrhea and vomiting. Thanks, Michelle
RE: Need prayers for Lucy
Michelle -- I wish I had some advice, but Lucy's condition is way beyond my expertise. Please just know that I'm vibing that the diarrhea stops and her little body gets back in whack. Diane R. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 6:12 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Need prayers for Lucy Lucy's diarrhea has gotten significantly worse-- she had a large quantity of liquid diarrhea 5 times today. She also vomited up the raw food that I syringed her, about 5 hours after she ate it. She is purry and able to go up and down stairs, but a bit out of it. I will call the vet in the am as soon as they open. Please send her energy, prayers, etc. I gave her about 100 ml of fluids this morning. Do you think I should give her more? I am not force-feeding her any more today and have removed all food, hoping that by fasting her for 12-18 hours it will stop the diarrhea. This has worked for her before, and is recommended on a lot of websites. I have to believe this is from the antibiotics, as she had been doing well before getting the URI and going on antibiotics, and on day 4 of clavamox she suddenly went from completely solid stools to complete liquid, with no in-between. I am assuming that it happened from accumulated effect of the clavamox. I am hoping, anyway. Probiotics did not nothing, and may have made her worse, as she is worse today than she was yesterday. If anyone has any thoughts about whether or not I should give her more fluids, please let me know. Otherwise, I am not giving her anything else tonight, will talk to the vet in the morning and plan to fast her, and then will see if she will eat some cooked turkey with fiber powder mixed in (her usual fare is cooked turkey with fiber and bone meal and taurine, E, and B vitamins mixed in). I am quite worried about her. Last night, despite having had diarrhea in the morning, she was very perky and playful, and this morning came running to see me in the morning. She has declined through the day with increased diarrhea. She likes me to pet her, and she purrs a lot, but is pretty wiped out. As I guess would be expected from diarrhea and vomiting. Thanks, Michelle
Re: Need prayers for Lucy
Just watch her for dehydration. Sub-Q would be better than orally, if she's not holding anything in that way. Sending healing vibes for her! Try sub-Q fluids. Maybe just plain boiled chicken (or even raw?)... TINY amounts though. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.htmlFind us on PETFINDER! http://petfinder.com/shelters/VT44.html No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.17/505 - Release Date: 10/27/2006
Re: Need prayers for Lucy
Michelle, I'm so sorry to hear Lucy is having such bad bowel troubles. I hope it's the antibiotic. Seems like a likely culprit. I think fasting for 12-18 hours is a very good idea. I've done this with Ember, and I think it helps them gain some ground, and those intestines get a break they really need from all the violence going on down there. Can't imagine why liquids would be a problem. I'm fairly sure I've not taken up Ember's water when she's had diarrhea; just the food. Prayers for Lucy's speedy recuperation. Lance
Re: Need prayers for Lucy
At 04:12 PM 10/29/2006, you wrote: an average size cat 9 lbs needs 250 cc of fluid just for maintainance. Have you used an anti diarrhea meds like kaopectate of Lomotilthey both work and I know they is some controversy about low dose asa in Kaopectate but it is very low and the diarrhea is more of an emergency. I use Lomotil and it works great, but perhaps more fluids are in order. Kelly Lucy's diarrhea has gotten significantly worse-- she had a large quantity of liquid diarrhea 5 times today. She also vomited up the raw food that I syringed her, about 5 hours after she ate it. She is purry and able to go up and down stairs, but a bit out of it. I will call the vet in the am as soon as they open. Please send her energy, prayers, etc. I gave her about 100 ml of fluids this morning. Do you think I should give her more? I am not force-feeding her any more today and have removed all food, hoping that by fasting her for 12-18 hours it will stop the diarrhea. This has worked for her before, and is recommended on a lot of websites. I have to believe this is from the antibiotics, as she had been doing well before getting the URI and going on antibiotics, and on day 4 of clavamox she suddenly went from completely solid stools to complete liquid, with no in-between. I am assuming that it happened from accumulated effect of the clavamox. I am hoping, anyway. Probiotics did not nothing, and may have made her worse, as she is worse today than she was yesterday. If anyone has any thoughts about whether or not I should give her more fluids, please let me know. Otherwise, I am not giving her anything else tonight, will talk to the vet in the morning and plan to fast her, and then will see if she will eat some cooked turkey with fiber powder mixed in (her usual fare is cooked turkey with fiber and bone meal and taurine, E, and B vitamins mixed in). I am quite worried about her. Last night, despite having had diarrhea in the morning, she was very perky and playful, and this morning came running to see me in the morning. She has declined through the day with increased diarrhea. She likes me to pet her, and she purrs a lot, but is pretty wiped out. As I guess would be expected from diarrhea and vomiting. Thanks, Michelle No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.17/505 - Release Date: 10/27/2006
Re: Need prayers for Lucy
Prayers going out to Lucy. I hope she gets better soon! :) Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy's diarrhea has gotten significantly worse-- she had a large quantity of liquid diarrhea 5 times today. She also vomited up the raw food that I syringed her, about 5 hours after she ate it. She is purry and able to go up and down stairs, but a bit out of it. I will call the vet in the am as soon as they open. Please send her energy, prayers, etc. I gave her about 100 ml of fluids this morning. Do you think I should give her more? I am not force-feeding her any more today and have removed all food, hoping that by fasting her for 12-18 hours it will stop the diarrhea. This has worked for her before, and is recommended on a lot of websites. I have to believe this is from the antibiotics, as she had been doing well before getting the URI and going on antibiotics, and on day 4 of clavamox she suddenly went from completely solid stools to complete liquid, with no in-between. I am assuming that it happened from accumulated effect of the clavamox. I am hoping, anyway. Probiotics did not nothing, and may have made her worse, as she is worse today than she was yesterday. If anyone has any thoughts about whether or not I should give her more fluids, please let me know. Otherwise, I am not giving her anything else tonight, will talk to the vet in the morning and plan to fast her, and then will see if she will eat some cooked turkey with fiber powder mixed in (her usual fare is cooked turkey with fiber and bone meal and taurine, E, and B vitamins mixed in). I am quite worried about her. Last night, despite having had diarrhea in the morning, she was very perky and playful, and this morning came running to see me in the morning. She has declined through the day with increased diarrhea. She likes me to pet her, and she purrs a lot, but is pretty wiped out. As I guess would be expected from diarrhea and vomiting. Thanks, Michelle We have the perfect Group for you. Check out the handy changes to Yahoo! Groups (http://groups.yahoo.com)
Re: Need prayers for Lucy
Prayers that Lucy is just worn out from being sick and that she bounces back very soon. Is she drinking water on her own? If she's hydrated, I don't think I'd give her anymore fluid right now. It just seems the extra fluid, esp on a fast, won't help diarrhea. It's just a gut impulse, I don't know if it has anything to do with what might really help her. I'll be anxiously awaiting your post that tells us she's feeling better and pooping better too. Hugs my dear, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lucy's diarrhea has gotten significantly worse-- she had a large quantity of liquid diarrhea 5 times today. She also vomited up the raw food that I syringed her, about 5 hours after she ate it. She is purry and able to go up and down stairs, but a bit out of it. I will call the vet in the am as soon as they open. Please send her energy, prayers, etc. I gave her about 100 ml of fluids this morning. Do you think I should give her more? I am not force-feeding her any more today and have removed all food, hoping that by fasting her for 12-18 hours it will stop the diarrhea. This has worked for her before, and is recommended on a lot of websites. I have to believe this is from the antibiotics, as she had been doing well before getting the URI and going on antibiotics, and on day 4 of clavamox she suddenly went from completely solid stools to complete liquid, with no in-between. I am assuming that it happened from accumulated effect of the clavamox. I am hoping, anyway. Probiotics did not nothing, and may have made her worse, as she is worse today than she was yesterday. If anyone has any thoughts about whether or not I should give her more fluids, please let me know. Otherwise, I am not giving her anything else tonight, will talk to the vet in the morning and plan to fast her, and then will see if she will eat some cooked turkey with fiber powder mixed in (her usual fare is cooked turkey with fiber and bone meal and taurine, E, and B vitamins mixed in). I am quite worried about her. Last night, despite having had diarrhea in the morning, she was very perky and playful, and this morning came running to see me in the morning. She has declined through the day with increased diarrhea. She likes me to pet her, and she purrs a lot, but is pretty wiped out. As I guess would be expected from diarrhea and vomiting. Thanks, Michelle
Re: Need prayers for Lucy
Michelle, Just an FYI, when Bailey got clavamox the second time around he also got diarrhea really bad, the first time he got the clavamox he was OK but not the second time. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Need prayers for Lucy
She is already feeling much better. Won't know until tomorrow about eating and stool, but will let you know. She's pretty spritely right now, though, knock on wood. Thanks, Michelle In a message dated 10/29/2006 9:08:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Prayers that Lucy is just worn out from being sick and that she bounces back very soon. Is she drinking water on her own? If she's hydrated, I don't think I'd give her anymore fluid right now. It just seems the extra fluid, esp on a fast, won't help diarrhea. It's just a gut impulse, I don't know if it has anything to do with what might really help her. I'll be anxiously awaiting your post that tells us she's feeling better and pooping better too.Hugs my dear,Nina
Re: Need prayers for Lucy
At 06:50 PM 10/29/2006, you wrote: so very glad Kelly She is already feeling much better. Won't know until tomorrow about eating and stool, but will let you know. She's pretty spritely right now, though, knock on wood. Thanks, Michelle In a message dated 10/29/2006 9:08:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Prayers that Lucy is just worn out from being sick and that she bounces back very soon. Is she drinking water on her own? If she's hydrated, I don't think I'd give her anymore fluid right now. It just seems the extra fluid, esp on a fast, won't help diarrhea. It's just a gut impulse, I don't know if it has anything to do with what might really help her. I'll be anxiously awaiting your post that tells us she's feeling better and pooping better too. Hugs my dear, Nina No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.17/505 - Release Date: 10/27/2006
Re: Need prayers for Lucy
Give her a head bump from her Auntie Nina. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She is already feeling much better. Won't know until tomorrow about eating and stool, but will let you know. She's pretty spritely right now, though, knock on wood. Thanks, Michelle
RE: Need prayers for Lucy
Dear Michelle my prayers are with you and Lucy and will be visualizing Lucy feeling great very very soon. You might want to pull her skin and see how dehydrated she is so that it will give you a better idea whether she needs more fluid or not. Have you tried slippery elm it will sooth the tummy I think its form clavomox it does to some cats.. she is basically getting all the bad stuff out of her system is she running any fever or anything -- ? And I am so sure that she is eahustend from vomiting and having loose stools.. when I got think and I had to throw up, it wiped me out, too.. Keep us posted --- Michelle dont worry too much, but keep only the positive thoughts Lucy is very strong .. she is going to be just just fine. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 9:44 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need prayers for Lucy Michelle, I send a bunch hugs and kisses to Lucy. She is our prayers and thoughts. I have hopes for her to have a speedy recovery of whatever may be wrong with her. Sending lots of positive energy your way as you have done the same for Dukee! You also are in my heart and will pray for the both of you. Please do let us know what happens with her at the Vet! In a message dated 10/29/2006 4:13:10 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lucy's diarrhea has gotten significantly worse-- she had a large quantity of liquid diarrhea 5 times today. She also vomited up the raw food that I syringed her, about 5 hours after she ate it. She is purry and able to go up and down stairs, but a bit out of it. I will call the vet in the am as soon as they open. Please send her energy, prayers, etc. I gave her about 100 ml of fluids this morning. Do you think I should give her more? I am not force-feeding her any more today and have removed all food, hoping that by fasting her for 12-18 hours it will stop the diarrhea. This has worked for her before, and is recommended on a lot of websites. I have to believe this is from the antibiotics, as she had been doing well before getting the URI and going on antibiotics, and on day 4 of clavamox she suddenly went from completely solid stools to complete liquid, with no in-between. I am assuming that it happened from accumulated effect of the clavamox. I am hoping, anyway. Probiotics did not nothing, and may have made her worse, as she is worse today than she was yesterday. If anyone has any thoughts about whether or not I should give her more fluids, please let me know. Otherwise, I am not giving her anything else tonight, will talk to the vet in the morning and plan to fast her, and then will see if she will eat some cooked turkey with fiber powder mixed in (her usual fare is cooked turkey with fiber and bone meal and taurine, E, and B vitamins mixed in). I am quite worried about her. Last night, despite having had diarrhea in the morning, she was very perky and playful, and this morning came running to see me in the morning. She has declined through the day with increased diarrhea. She likes me to pet her, and she purrs a lot, but is pretty wiped out. As I guess would be expected from diarrhea and vomiting. Thanks, Michelle Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://www.petloss.com/
