we are talking about that now - we were planning on it in the spring, but it's 6 below zero today, so we have to figure it out now and what is doable in this weather. (and how not to upset him when building it)
--- On Mon, 12/27/10, MaiMaiPG <maima...@gmail.com> wrote: From: MaiMaiPG <maima...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] all Whimsy wants is to go outside To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Monday, December 27, 2010, 6:54 PM Can you fix an enclosure for him outside? He could spend some time out there then come in? On Dec 27, 2010, at 7:40 AM, Emeraldkittee wrote: > 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 _______________________________________________ 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
