Grady: No improvement

[fatrockstar]

I tried to use a pediatric syringe to give him some kitten formula, but it made him gag. We will stick to attempting water for now.

The only thing he's responding to right now is attention. Typical.

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[estrojenn.livejournal.com]

poor dude! is he on iv or anything to make sure he doesnt get dehydrated? oh man i hate it when pets are sick.

[winifred.livejournal.com]

he had some subcutaneous fluids given to him yesterday, but isn't accepting anything now. I tried to give him water with a syringe and then a straw, but he's having none of that, either.

I really don't know what to do.

[dthon.livejournal.com]

How well did he handle the sub-q? Did he accept it grudgingly, or struggle like a weasel in a sack?

Very sorry to hear about all this - kitten food, if doctor approved, might be a way to tempt him into nibbling a bit?

[mischief-wa.livejournal.com]

I have personal experience force feeding cats, I can give it a try if you want.

[dianthus.livejournal.com]

Poor thing. I sure hope he does better. If he can /stomach/ food, we force-fed Jane by smearing gooshyfood into her mouth with a tongue depressor.

He's not getting jaundiced, is he?

[winifred.livejournal.com]

How could I tell on a black cat?

[dianthus.livejournal.com]

The whites of his eyes, or the inside of his ears.

[dianthus.livejournal.com]

oh, and good lighting. On jane I was surprised I hadn't noticed it at home.

[dianthus.livejournal.com]

Or you could shave him. ;-)

[jbluemoon.livejournal.com]

Aww kitty- c'mon!

[nessainwe.livejournal.com]

oh goodness. i really hope he starts drinking at least soon.

[skwairpegsback.livejournal.com]

You can also check the appearance of his gums. I hope little man drinks/eats something very soon.

Will he play? Is he interested in catnip?

Tuna fish?