Re: Introduction

[Lernermichelle]

First of all, you can force feed for months, so don't worry about that aspect right now. lack of appetite can be caused by GI problems from antibiotics, and/or from the URI itself (is he stuffy-nosed? If they can't smell their food they often will not eat).  The fact that he is not lethargic is good.  It is really important that you get enough calories per day into him. How much do you syringe him per day, and what are you syringing? Does he hold it down? Have you talked to the vet about syringing W/D or I/D for a while to try to soothe his digestive tract? Michelle   In a message dated 12/2/2005 11:29:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for the tips!  The vet did suggest Pepsid so I have been doing that.  I am mainly concerned about his lack of appetitie, and general him not being "himself."  I mean how long can I force feed him?  It's frustrating because I wish he could just tell me what is wrong and I could fix it!   Marissa