Re: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
Hi Tracy, I hope this post finds Freckles feeling better. tonya Tracy Weese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are the basics: Freckles was fine over the weekend and even until Monday mid-day, then he starts throwing up (clear vomit, not yellow or bloody, a little sticky like mucus) and does so about once every 4-8 hours, through that night. Call vet Tuesday a.m., they could not fit us in and so we went this a.m. He had no temp. and did not appear to be in pain or too depressed although it was clear he is not himself, less playful and more just sitting around. The vomiting continued Tuesday and so by this a.m., I am not sure when he last ate/drank, but he did pee in the litter box. He was NOT dehydrated and not yellow. X-rays did not show any obvious obstruction but there was a tiny spot that might need to be explored further if things dont improve. We were thinking he may have swallowed something that was stuck in his tummy, even a large hair ball which was making him vomit and not be hungry. He got an injection to address the throwing up, it may take 24 hours to really kick in and then I have pills to give him throughout tomorrow. Vet sent home ID food which is easy on the tummy in the hopes that once the omitting stops, we can start him on a bland diet to get him eating again. He threw up once when he got home and has mostly just slept, and is still not interested in food. So of course, I am worried sick. Freckles is approx. 2, very healthy and friendly normally. He is FELV-. I am looking for hints, suggestions, words of encouragement. My vet said he has seen this before and so he is not as worried as me, but.if he is not better by Friday a.m., he goes back. I am always prepared to take him to an emergency vet if things get worse, but my vets, who have known Freckles most of his life and last saw him a few months ago for routine stuff, seem confident this is not going to have a sad ending. I have lost 3 cats to FELV recently, and so they know how important this is to me right now. Tracy
Re: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
oh, heavens--my vet has said, and i've read, that 1/4 of a pepcid EVERY day was the dosage.. sigh. On Nov 26, 2007 12:54 PM, Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pepcid can be hard on the tummy too if too much is given, the starting dose is usually 1/8 of a pill every other day, CRF cats get this fairly regularly since most develope tummy acid sooner or later as the CRF progresses. Thankfully Fred hasn't needed this yet. If you can get him to eat though he probably won't need the pepcid at all and I would ask your vet before giving since he did give you something for nausea already. -- 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 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
Mine, too. 1/4 of a 10 mg tablet per day is what I have written down. I have never used and it would probably do the lower to be safe. Weight of the cat might have some bearing on what I would do, too. - Original Message - From: MaryChristine To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 4:28 PM Subject: Re: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing upinput/suggestions? oh, heavens--my vet has said, and i've read, that 1/4 of a pepcid EVERY day was the dosage.. sigh. On Nov 26, 2007 12:54 PM, Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pepcid can be hard on the tummy too if too much is given, the starting dose is usually 1/8 of a pill every other day, CRF cats get this fairly regularly since most develope tummy acid sooner or later as the CRF progresses. Thankfully Fred hasn't needed this yet. If you can get him to eat though he probably won't need the pepcid at all and I would ask your vet before giving since he did give you something for nausea already. -- 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 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
Hi MC, Many vets do prescribe the 1/4 tab as a starting dose but if I read that the starting dose is between a 1/8 and 1/4 tab, I always start with the lower dose. My vet started Fred with a 1/8 dose back when he needed it, since we've got his phosphorus down he hasn't needed it. Every once in a while he will vomit in the early AM if there isn't any food left for him to eat, as long as I make sure to put enough food out to last the night he is fine! -- 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: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
hard to remember sometimes that medicine is as much--if not more--an art than a science On Nov 26, 2007 9:33 PM, Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi MC, Many vets do prescribe the 1/4 tab as a starting dose but if I read that the starting dose is between a 1/8 and 1/4 tab, I always start with the lower dose. My vet started Fred with a 1/8 dose back when he needed it, since we've got his phosphorus down he hasn't needed it. Every once in a while he will vomit in the early AM if there isn't any food left for him to eat, as long as I make sure to put enough food out to last the night he is fine! -- 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 -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
this is when it gets so frustrating--so many things could be causing it, and many of them benign. i have no real suggestions beyond those offered so far; i have a couple who vomit clear fluid often--but have done so for most of their lives, and it's clearly not indicative of anything. good luck MC On Nov 21, 2007 11:34 PM, Marylyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have no idea if this is right or not and am only putting it on the table for you to consider..The Royal Princess Kitty Katt did that when she started having trouble with her pancreas. She was much older and not FeLV+. I know there are lots of causes for vomiting, especially clear throw-up. I am not sure why I feel compelled to put this out but here it is. FYI: Kitty did not leave this world because of her pancreas problems and apparently over came them nicely. If I recall we watched her diet and did as much homeopathic medicine as she would allow. I included some version of colostrum (and do with current cats) anytime I could. I am a big believer in it. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Tracy Weese [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:36 PM Subject: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing upinput/suggestions? Here are the basics: Freckles was fine over the weekend and even until Monday mid-day, then he starts throwing up (clear vomit, not yellow or bloody, a little sticky like mucus) and does so about once every 4-8 hours, through that night. Call vet Tuesday a.m., they could not fit us in and so we went this a.m. He had no temp. and did not appear to be in pain or too depressed although it was clear he is not himself, less playful and more just sitting around. The vomiting continued Tuesday and so by this a.m., I am not sure when he last ate/drank, but he did pee in the litter box. He was NOT dehydrated and not yellow. X-rays did not show any obvious obstruction but there was a tiny spot that might need to be explored further if things don't improve. We were thinking he may have swallowed something that was stuck in his tummy, even a large hair ball which was making him vomit and not be hungry. He got an injection to address the throwing up, it may take 24 hours to really kick in and then I have pills to give him throughout tomorrow. Vet sent home ID food which is easy on the tummy in the hopes that once the omitting stops, we can start him on a bland diet to get him eating again. He threw up once when he got home and has mostly just slept, and is still not interested in food. So of course, I am worried sick. Freckles is approx. 2, very healthy and friendly normally. He is FELV-. I am looking for hints, suggestions, words of encouragement. My vet said he has seen this before and so he is not as worried as me, but.if he is not better by Friday a.m., he goes back. I am always prepared to take him to an emergency vet if things get worse, but my vets, who have known Freckles most of his life and last saw him a few months ago for routine stuff, seem confident this is not going to have a sad ending. I have lost 3 cats to FELV recently, and so they know how important this is to me right now. Tracy -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
Here are the basics: Freckles was fine over the weekend and even until Monday mid-day, then he starts throwing up (clear vomit, not yellow or bloody, a little sticky like mucus) and does so about once every 4-8 hours, through that night. Call vet Tuesday a.m., they could not fit us in and so we went this a.m. He had no temp. and did not appear to be in pain or too depressed although it was clear he is not himself, less playful and more just sitting around. The vomiting continued Tuesday and so by this a.m., I am not sure when he last ate/drank, but he did pee in the litter box. He was NOT dehydrated and not yellow. X-rays did not show any obvious obstruction but there was a tiny spot that might need to be explored further if things dont improve. We were thinking he may have swallowed something that was stuck in his tummy, even a large hair ball which was making him vomit and not be hungry. He got an injection to address the throwing up, it may take 24 hours to really kick in and then I have pills to give him throughout tomorrow. Vet sent home ID food which is easy on the tummy in the hopes that once the omitting stops, we can start him on a bland diet to get him eating again. He threw up once when he got home and has mostly just slept, and is still not interested in food. So of course, I am worried sick. Freckles is approx. 2, very healthy and friendly normally. He is FELV-. I am looking for hints, suggestions, words of encouragement. My vet said he has seen this before and so he is not as worried as me, but.if he is not better by Friday a.m., he goes back. I am always prepared to take him to an emergency vet if things get worse, but my vets, who have known Freckles most of his life and last saw him a few months ago for routine stuff, seem confident this is not going to have a sad ending. I have lost 3 cats to FELV recently, and so they know how important this is to me right now. Tracy
RE: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
I'm not really the expert here... but a couple of ideas. Maybe try some petromalt for hairballs. And I'd just try to get him to eat anything at all that he likes... maybe baby food, anything--doesn't have to be the healthiest thing--just to give him a bit of nutrition and fluids... Christiane Biagi 914-632-4672 Cell: 914-720-6888 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Katrina Animal Reunion Team (KART) www.findkpets.org Join Us Help Reunite Katrina-displaced Families with their Animals -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tracy Weese Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 10:36 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing upinput/suggestions? Here are the basics: Freckles was fine over the weekend and even until Monday mid-day, then he starts throwing up (clear vomit, not yellow or bloody, a little sticky like mucus) and does so about once every 4-8 hours, through that night. Call vet Tuesday a.m., they could not fit us in and so we went this a.m. He had no temp. and did not appear to be in pain or too depressed although it was clear he is not himself, less playful and more just sitting around. The vomiting continued Tuesday and so by this a.m., I am not sure when he last ate/drank, but he did pee in the litter box. He was NOT dehydrated and not yellow. X-rays did not show any obvious obstruction but there was a tiny spot that might need to be explored further if things dont improve. We were thinking he may have swallowed something that was stuck in his tummy, even a large hair ball which was making him vomit and not be hungry. He got an injection to address the throwing up, it may take 24 hours to really kick in and then I have pills to give him throughout tomorrow. Vet sent home ID food which is easy on the tummy in the hopes that once the omitting stops, we can start him on a bland diet to get him eating again. He threw up once when he got home and has mostly just slept, and is still not interested in food. So of course, I am worried sick. Freckles is approx. 2, very healthy and friendly normally. He is FELV-. I am looking for hints, suggestions, words of encouragement. My vet said he has seen this before and so he is not as worried as me, but.if he is not better by Friday a.m., he goes back. I am always prepared to take him to an emergency vet if things get worse, but my vets, who have known Freckles most of his life and last saw him a few months ago for routine stuff, seem confident this is not going to have a sad ending. I have lost 3 cats to FELV recently, and so they know how important this is to me right now. Tracy
Re: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
Hi Tracy, I strongly recommend giving Freckles 1/4 pill of original Pepcid A/C. I believe you can give it twice a day, but check on this first. It will help to settle his stomach. It works for our elderly Julie. She also had that clear throw up during her last crash; I think it's basically dry heaves, when there's nothing in their stomach anymore but it's still upset. Please keep us posted. I hope Freckles returns to normal soon! :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ - Original Message From: Tracy Weese [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:36:12 PM Subject: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing upinput/suggestions? Here are the basics: Freckles was fine over the weekend and even until Monday mid-day, then he starts throwing up (clear vomit, not yellow or bloody, a little sticky like mucus) and does so about once every 4-8 hours, through that night. Call vet Tuesday a.m., they could not fit us in and so we went this a.m. He had no temp. and did not appear to be in pain or too depressed although it was clear he is not himself, less playful and more just sitting around. The vomiting continued Tuesday and so by this a.m., I am not sure when he last ate/drank, but he did pee in the litter box. He was NOT dehydrated and not yellow. X-rays did not show any obvious obstruction but there was a tiny spot that might need to be explored further if things don’t improve. We were thinking he may have swallowed something that was stuck in his tummy, even a large hair ball which was making him vomit and not be hungry. He got an injection to address the throwing up, it may take 24 hours to really kick in and then I have pills to give him throughout tomorrow. Vet sent home ID food which is easy on the tummy in the hopes that once the omitting stops, we can start him on a bland diet to get him eating again. He threw up once when he got home and has mostly just slept, and is still not interested in food. So of course, I am worried sick. Freckles is approx. 2, very healthy and friendly normally. He is FELV-. I am looking for hints, suggestions, words of encouragement. My vet said he has seen this before and so he is not as worried as me, but.if he is not better by Friday a.m., he goes back. I am always prepared to take him to an emergency vet if things get worse, but my vets, who have known Freckles most of his life and last saw him a few months ago for routine stuff, seem confident this is not going to have a sad ending. I have lost 3 cats to FELV recently, and so they know how important this is to me right now. Tracy Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
I have no idea if this is right or not and am only putting it on the table for you to consider..The Royal Princess Kitty Katt did that when she started having trouble with her pancreas. She was much older and not FeLV+. I know there are lots of causes for vomiting, especially clear throw-up. I am not sure why I feel compelled to put this out but here it is. FYI: Kitty did not leave this world because of her pancreas problems and apparently over came them nicely. If I recall we watched her diet and did as much homeopathic medicine as she would allow. I included some version of colostrum (and do with current cats) anytime I could. I am a big believer in it. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Tracy Weese [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:36 PM Subject: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing upinput/suggestions? Here are the basics: Freckles was fine over the weekend and even until Monday mid-day, then he starts throwing up (clear vomit, not yellow or bloody, a little sticky like mucus) and does so about once every 4-8 hours, through that night. Call vet Tuesday a.m., they could not fit us in and so we went this a.m. He had no temp. and did not appear to be in pain or too depressed although it was clear he is not himself, less playful and more just sitting around. The vomiting continued Tuesday and so by this a.m., I am not sure when he last ate/drank, but he did pee in the litter box. He was NOT dehydrated and not yellow. X-rays did not show any obvious obstruction but there was a tiny spot that might need to be explored further if things don't improve. We were thinking he may have swallowed something that was stuck in his tummy, even a large hair ball which was making him vomit and not be hungry. He got an injection to address the throwing up, it may take 24 hours to really kick in and then I have pills to give him throughout tomorrow. Vet sent home ID food which is easy on the tummy in the hopes that once the omitting stops, we can start him on a bland diet to get him eating again. He threw up once when he got home and has mostly just slept, and is still not interested in food. So of course, I am worried sick. Freckles is approx. 2, very healthy and friendly normally. He is FELV-. I am looking for hints, suggestions, words of encouragement. My vet said he has seen this before and so he is not as worried as me, but.if he is not better by Friday a.m., he goes back. I am always prepared to take him to an emergency vet if things get worse, but my vets, who have known Freckles most of his life and last saw him a few months ago for routine stuff, seem confident this is not going to have a sad ending. I have lost 3 cats to FELV recently, and so they know how important this is to me right now. Tracy
Re: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
Any more symptoms? How's the breathing? Does he eat? You've already gotten some good suggestions. Perhaps try the piece of Pepcid AC (or Zantac). Dont' however get the one with other stuff in it (no pepto bismal, of course). Sure hope he's doing better! Gloria On Nov 21, 2007, at 9:36 PM, Tracy Weese wrote: Here are the basics: Freckles was fine over the weekend and even until Monday mid-day, then he starts throwing up (clear vomit, not yellow or bloody, a little sticky like mucus) and does so about once every 4-8 hours, through that night. Call vet Tuesday a.m., they could not fit us in and so we went this a.m. He had no temp. and did not appear to be in pain or too depressed although it was clear he is not himself, less playful and more just sitting around. The vomiting continued Tuesday and so by this a.m., I am not sure when he last ate/drank, but he did pee in the litter box. He was NOT dehydrated and not yellow. X-rays did not show any obvious obstruction but there was a tiny spot that might need to be explored further if things don’t improve. We were thinking he may have swallowed something that was stuck in his tummy, even a large hair ball which was making him vomit and not be hungry. He got an injection to address the throwing up, it may take 24 hours to really kick in and then I have pills to give him throughout tomorrow. Vet sent home ID food which is easy on the tummy in the hopes that once the omitting stops, we can start him on a bland diet to get him eating again. He threw up once when he got home and has mostly just slept, and is still not interested in food. So of course, I am worried sick. Freckles is approx. 2, very healthy and friendly normally. He is FELV-. I am looking for hints, suggestions, words of encouragement. My vet said he has seen this before and so he is not as worried as me, but.if he is not better by Friday a.m., he goes back. I am always prepared to take him to an emergency vet if things get worse, but my vets, who have known Freckles most of his life and last saw him a few months ago for routine stuff, seem confident this is not going to have a sad ending. I have lost 3 cats to FELV recently, and so they know how important this is to me right now. Tracy
Re: OT .. Re: FELV- cat, throwing up....input/suggestions?
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