Malcolm is in the hosp. - Page 3 - Pet forum for dogs cats and humans

clm · #61 August 27th, 2008, 06:06 AM

OMG, I just saw this. Poor little guy. It's just heartbreaking. I sure hope he turns the corner today and starts to improve for you.

Cindy

Love4himies · #62 August 27th, 2008, 06:14 AM

OMG, he tried to poop again and a bit of white foamy stuff came out.

I am in panic mode now.:sad:

aslan · #63 August 27th, 2008, 06:19 AM

did the vets office not give you any idea what it is you're dealing with. can the hs not give them consent to inform you of the situation.

Love4himies · #64 August 27th, 2008, 06:25 AM

I was thinking panleukopenia, but they were vaccinated a month ago. I just don't have any other idea of what this could be. It is not like they go outside.

Love4himies · #65 August 27th, 2008, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by aslan

did the vets office not give you any idea what it is you're dealing with. can the hs not give them consent to inform you of the situation.

Are you kidding

They just sent him home with antibiotics and anafen and collect their 80 bucks.

aslan · #66 August 27th, 2008, 06:28 AM

well i'm no expert but the foamy's might just be from switching from wellness, to crap and then back again. even if you haven't switched back yet, the initial switch might cause it. We know if you just switch normally it causes diarea, etc.

Love4himies · #67 August 27th, 2008, 06:30 AM

I haven't switched him back to wellness yet, he is loosing so much weight, that I have to get him on some quality food.

He is trying so hard to go poop, but he just gets exhausted and lays downs and pants.

onster · #68 August 27th, 2008, 06:31 AM

Would maybe massaging his tummy help? /maybe helping him poop like when he was a wee kitten?

meg4050 · #69 August 27th, 2008, 06:31 AM

:sad: I;m sorry L4H...

for Malcolm

Do you need permission from the HS to take him into the vet?

aslan · #70 August 27th, 2008, 06:37 AM

L4 almost sounds like he is constipated, have you tried giving him some squash. i know it's pumpkin for dogs but i think it's squash for kittens.

Love4himies · #71 August 27th, 2008, 06:41 AM

I haven't given him anything that may cause him to get diarrhea as I don't want him to become too dehydrated.

I don't know if it is because I am a foster mom, but this clinic just seems to treat me like I am dropping off a package. These babies are like my own

I am trying to find out more info on the anafen, but can't seem to find too much.

sugarcatmom · #72 August 27th, 2008, 06:43 AM

Can you syringe some slippery elm syrup into him? That might help calm whatever digestive issues he's having. Here is a recipe: http://www.littlebigcat.com/?action=...em=slipperyelm

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: Into a small saucepan place 1/2 cup cold water and 1 teaspoon powdered slippery elm bark. Whip with a fork. Bring to simmer over low flame, stirring constantly. Simmer 1 or 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Cool and refrigerate. Keeps 7 or 8 days. Give a teaspoon of syrup (5 cc) for an average-size cat (again, about 10 pounds)

Also, not sure what vet food you're using, but if they have Eukanuba Maximum Calorie, it's the highest calorie wet food out there at over 300 cal/can. Could help get some extra energy in the poor guy. Not all clinics carry it though.

Alternatively, if you put some Wellness in a blender and then push it through a sieve, it should be smooth enough to syringe feed.

Come on Malcolm, you can do this!!

onster · #73 August 27th, 2008, 06:44 AM

yeah I was just going to suggest squash like aslan..apparently it works both for diarrhea and constipiation?

Have u pm'ed Dr Lee? Maybe he can offer some suggestions

:sad:

Love4himies · #74 August 27th, 2008, 06:45 AM

Thanks sugarcatmom. I am sitting here bawling, I am so upset. He is so sick and not getting any better.

I must go now and get ready to go to the vets.

aslan · #75 August 27th, 2008, 06:46 AM

www.camroseanimalclinic.ca/anafen.html

check this site out L4

sugarcatmom · #76 August 27th, 2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Love4himies

I am trying to find out more info on the anafen, but can't seem to find too much.

Did they say why they're giving him Anafen? It's an NSAID used for pain. I found this: http://www.camroseanimalclinic.ca/anafen.html

Quote:

HOW THIS MEDICATION IS USED

Ketoprofen is a member of the class of drugs known as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), the same class as ibuprofen (Advil®), carprofen (Rimadyl®), and Aspirin®. Ketoprofen is called a cyclo-oxygenase-1 and 2 inhibitor.
The chief use for such drugs in veterinary medicine is pain relief, especially for post-surgical pain relief or pain associated with tooth extractions. Ketoprofen is most commonly used in the short term (less than 1 week) treatment of pain and inflammation, although it has been used for long term therapy. It begins to take effect 1-2 hours after oral administration and lasts for approximately 24 hours.
Do not use this medication in a cat without specific veterinary guidance.

SIDE EFFECTS

Ketoprofen has been associated with nausea, appetite loss, vomiting or diarrhea. If any of the above are noted, ketoprofen should be discontinued and your pet’s veterinarian should be notified.
Since this medication could affect the liver, blood tests are recommended every 6 months for pets on chronic ketoprofen therapy.
Other rare side effects include: loss of balance, hyperactivity, depression, and aggression.
Ketprofen may also cause gastrointestinal bleeding. This is dependent on dose and length or therapy.

sugarcatmom · #77 August 27th, 2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by aslan

www.camroseanimalclinic.ca/anafen.html

check this site out L4

Ya beat me!

Sorry you're going through this L4H.

I was crying over a sick House Finch the other day, I can't imagine how agonizing this must be for you.

aslan · #78 August 27th, 2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarcatmom

Ya beat me!

Sorry you're going through this L4H.

I was crying over a sick House Finch the other day, I can't imagine how agonizing this must be for you.

wow, i'm totally honored now, didn't see you were on, and i'm not a cat owner so the fact i gave the same advice...

lotus · #79 August 27th, 2008, 06:56 AM

I am so sorry you have to go through this. :sad:I hope you get better news when you go to the vets.

for you L4h I know you are trying your hardest ,please let us know what news you get from the vet today.

Love4himies · #80 August 27th, 2008, 08:34 AM

Thanks guys for the link. It doesn't state anything about fever

but it seems to reduce his

. I was able to talk to the vet to tell him everything, the receptionist first said he wasn't in yet

, but he came walking down the hallway as I was talking to her. I was so upset and he was so kind.

I got a little upset with the receptionist as she just wanted to take the carrier without any info, and I told her that I thought it was important to take it and that I wanted to speak to the vet directly (that's when she said he wasn't in). I told her that although I was only a foster mom, I love this kitten as if he was my own. When the vet took Malcolm, she stated that she would call the HS manager with any updates.

Love4himies · #81 August 27th, 2008, 08:37 AM

Oh, and the food he has been given is: Medi-cal recovery:

http://www.medi-cal.ca/diets/diets.php?diet=42

Chris21711 · #82 August 27th, 2008, 08:58 AM

for little Malcolm and this for you L4H

Love4himies · #83 August 27th, 2008, 09:51 AM

I need to talk to the vet directly, this is rediculous going through the manager for all this info.

She stated that he looked healthy to her and the vet, I told her again, yes he looks fine when he has the anafen, but once that wears off, he is totally lethargic, third eyelid showing, fever, etc. etc.

The constipation was being blamed on the raw diet, well, well, Malcolm hadn't had any raw since Friday (he got sick Sunday night) because we were going to the BBQ and I don't leave raw out for any length of time. He didn't get raw on Sunday as I didn't take any out of Saturday to thaw in the fridge.

Anywho they are finally going to do some blood work.

14+kitties · #84 August 27th, 2008, 10:02 AM

Of course the raw is being blamed.

It must be totally frustrating for you to have to go through the HS instead of being treated like you should be. Just because you are "only the foster" doesn't mean you don't get attached.

I will have my fingers crossed that the bloodwork shows something. At least then you know what you are dealing with!
I think the only way you are going to get anywhere with the vet is to adopt the little guy yourself.

Sending lots of

s and

!

Love4himies · #85 August 27th, 2008, 01:00 PM

Well, I haven't heard anything yet.:sad: I have certain control issues and I want to be "in the know" NOW! Maybe a bit of control issues and impatience