Re: [Felvtalk] Vi and Mo...

2017-04-06 Thread Sheri Burbridge
Bob, I met our cats through the shelter we volunteer at as well. We wanted to adopt sooner but my dog blew out his CCL and needed surgery and to recover first. Then we went to get Mo and they were under quarantine for ringworm. By the time Mo made it back to the adoption room he was stressed and

[Felvtalk] Cherished memories

2017-04-06 Thread Jennifer Olson
When I had to give my cat subcutaneous fluids because of her condition- Zuzu began to act like she wasn't sure if I was about to inject her- or just wanted to hold her each time I picked her up. THAT was killing ME! That is when I realized I was being selfish. All I was going to have until her &

[Felvtalk] So much to lose

2017-04-06 Thread Jennifer Olson
Bob, Understanding that there won't be a cheap way to check so soon on Jelly's anemia, I want you to consider indulging on a food Jelly used to LOVE, offer it over the weekend, try to put force feeding aside, and just love on him ❤ Jen ___ Felvtalk

Re: [Felvtalk] Syringe Feeding

2017-04-06 Thread Amani Oakley
Bob - it is so painful to hear what you are going through. I am so sorry. But Jelly does know you love him. Trust in that. With respect to the syringe feedings, I usually use a 3 cc syringe. I start by just trying to get a full syringe down in one sitting - little by little. My feeling is

Re: [Felvtalk] Syringe Feeding

2017-04-06 Thread ROBERT CHAPEL
For folks who have Syringe Fed cats...  How much do you " force" at each feeding when a cat shows little interest in even swallowing that which you manage to get into his mouth...   Jelly fights it tooth and nail...   I am WAY behind in his caloric needs because he fights so vehemently now