Thanks, Laurie - I couldn't pill him, so have to try this. he's hiding and acting very feral again, cringes and runs when I come near him. All he wants is to go outside, he perks up at the smell of air. this is against my better judgement, but he's so depressed and will die unless I get food down him. Every time I 'try' something, ie, pills, etc, he looks at me like I'm trying to kill him. I know if he went out he'd feel better, but it's against everything we tried to do to help him.
--- On Sun, 12/26/10, Laurieskatz <lauriesk...@mchsi.com> wrote: From: Laurieskatz <lauriesk...@mchsi.com> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Sunday, December 26, 2010, 9:33 PM I generally crush a pill (not necessarily this one) and mix with a tiny bit of water and syringe it – total of ½ cc. Syringing is easier than pilling at my house. "Love animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled. Do not trouble their joy, don't harass them, don't deprive them of their happiness, don't work against God's intent. Man, do not pride yourself on superiority to animals; they are without sin, and you, with your greatness, defile the earth by your appearance on it, and leave the traces of your foulness after you - alas, it is true of almost every one of us!"~ <http://www.quotiki.com/people/Fyodor-Dostoyevsky> Fyodor Dostoyevsky From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ter...@tazzys.org Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2010 8:34 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again When I use Cypro I use pill pockets if I can't get them to take it by inserting it with my fingers. (Chicken & Beef flavors) Most will take it this way or you can mixed it in a little food and put it in his mouth. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS/SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Sultan, WA. 98294 Terrie Mohr-Forker http://tazzys.org/ Non-Profit national rescue Dedicated to the welfare of animals. Copyright © 1999-2010 tazzys.org. All rights reserved. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again From: Emeraldkittee <emeraldkit...@yahoo.com> Date: Sun, December 26, 2010 10:05 am To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org hi Sharyl, Lorrie, and Terrie, Yes, I meant Cyproheptadine as an appetite stimulent. I did pick it up, but have not given to him yet. I have it as a last resort. He might not be pillable. I would probably try some pepcid first (to the point about whether he could be nauseated). He turned his nose up at the KFC, but I did get him to eat 3/4 of a can of warmed chicken baby food just now. Also he had 3 temptation treats. He's still scratching at the door, so my instinct is telling me that this is an emotional distress first (obviously creating physical ones now). He seems to have forgotten how much trouble he had in deep snow, how he would get icicles on his fur, then it would get so matted, it fell out, leaving giant sores and bald spots. you all are so helpful, because I know you understand. It kills me to think the vet visit set him off; just because I was trying to give him the best care. Now I know how highly sensitive this boy is. I did pick up Rescue Remedy so I'm giving that a try with him too. thanks for all your help. Shannon --- On Sun, 12/26/10, ter...@tazzys.org <ter...@tazzys.org> wrote: From: ter...@tazzys.org <ter...@tazzys.org> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Sunday, December 26, 2010, 11:14 AM Cypro is also used to enchance their appetite. Cypro has many uses. TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS/SIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUE Sultan, WA. 98294 Terrie Mohr-Forker http://tazzys.org/ Non-Profit national rescue Dedicated to the welfare of animals. Copyright © 1999-2010 tazzys.org. All rights reserved. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Whimsy not eating again From: Lorrie <felineres...@kvinet.com> Date: Sun, December 26, 2010 8:35 am To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Shannon, I don't remember all the details about Whimsy, but it sounds like he may need Prozac rather than Cypro. Cypro is an antibiotic, and if he doesn't have an infection, but is merely upset and agitated I wondered why Cypro was suggested?? Lorrie On 12-26, Emeraldkittee wrote: > after a good morning yesterday, now Whimsy is refusing to eat > again.? Tuna, sardines, treats, nothing - have to try KFC today.? > He is having bursts of playing alot, wants to cuddle, then gets > pissed off and kicks litter out of his box, paces around crying and > begging to go outside.? He is depressed and angry.? I just can't > wrap my head around letting him out in all that snow and cold - > after we made such progress.?We live off a busy street - it's > everything we?got away from with him.?The other thing is now he > knows we live on the other side of the door with other kitties.? > Everything was fun until this dr apt and the outside door to his > room froze over.? ? I am going to get my vet to call in a cypro > rx, but how I will pill this guy, I have no idea.? ? this is so > heartbreaking, in light of his excellent check up.? ? argh. > Shannon ? ? > _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
