[Felvtalk] Fwd: [OT] two sick cats
We don’t have a water fountain, though that might be handy right now. Callie drank some last night. I’m not sure about Sidney. Thanks for the food input. I’ll mention the rabbit and duck options do my parents. It might be good to get some of that today to try. On Feb 21, 2015, at 10:44 PM, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: FOR SURE, GET THEM ON BETTER FOOD, SOMETHING WITHOUT WHEAT, CORN OR SOY. I HAVE GONE TO BLUE BUFFALO AND THEY HAVE A RABBIT AND DUCK THAT MY CATS LOVE. Lance lini...@fastmail.fm wrote: I’ve wondered about food or water being the problem. They eat Friskies canned and several kinds of dry food including Meow Mix. They’re my parents’ cats, and I’m advocating for getting better quality food. Another note: about four weeks ago, my dad’s 15yro shih tzu became very ill, and it turned out that she had a UTI. I don’t know what to make of it. It might be coincidental, but it’s suspicious. On Feb 21, 2015, at 8:37 PM, Kelley S moonv...@gmail.com wrote: But it isn't really likely that they both have a UTI at the same time...what are you feeding them? Could there be a problem with the food? Other than that I am thinking something contagious..I just don't know what:( ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: [OT] two sick cats
You might try freeze-dried meat treats also. Right now I am trying Blue Wilderness Chicken Turkey. These aren't all meat, but the first ingredients are. I've had a couple of cats that would only eat crunchy snacks when they weren't feeling well and stopped eating otherwise (Temptations Mix-ups catnip). Another possibility is a cat food that includes cranberries (still with meat as first ingredient). Cranberries are good for UTIs. Marsha On 2/22/2015 9:44 AM, Lance wrote: We don’t have a water fountain, though that might be handy right now. Callie drank some last night. I’m not sure about Sidney. Thanks for the food input. I’ll mention the rabbit and duck options do my parents. It might be good to get some of that today to try. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Neither cat is eating today, and neither will drink, either. They show some interest in these things, but decline. Sidney is behaving closer to normal, but Callie is slow, quiet, and staying more out of sight than normal. When my mom got a small amount of water into Callie earlier, she noticed that her tongue was red on the sides and at the front. I’ve had some bad experiences with Dr. Google lately, so I’m not trusting his input, but is this something any of you have seen? ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: [OT] two sick cats
If they're not eating or drinking, and it's been more than 2 days, they're going to need supportive care like sub-Q fluids and either syringe feeding or an NG tube. They need to go back to the vet tomorrow, I think. Marsha On 2/22/2015 1:01 PM, Lance wrote: Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Neither cat is eating today, and neither will drink, either. They show some interest in these things, but decline. Sidney is behaving closer to normal, but Callie is slow, quiet, and staying more out of sight than normal. When my mom got a small amount of water into Callie earlier, she noticed that her tongue was red on the sides and at the front. I’ve had some bad experiences with Dr. Google lately, so I’m not trusting his input, but is this something any of you have seen? ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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I've seen the red tongue thing in several cats, sometimes those with dental issues, but most often in cats that are very dehydrated. How are their gums? If they are wet and slick, then I'm wrong. Obviously I can't see them, but my worry is that they _are_ dehydrated, and past the point where oral re-hydration is possible. I wish I had better suggestions, I guess that getting as much liquid as frequently as possible can only help. Margo -Original Message- From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm Sent: Feb 22, 2015 2:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: [OT] two sick cats Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Neither cat is eating today, and neither will drink, either. They show some interest in these things, but decline. Sidney is behaving closer to normal, but Callie is slow, quiet, and staying more out of sight than normal. When my mom got a small amount of water into Callie earlier, she noticed that her tongue was red on the sides and at the front. I’ve had some bad experiences with Dr. Google lately, so I’m not trusting his input, but is this something any of you have seen? ___ 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
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If her skin actually tents, then I would strongly suggest the ER. That's well past clinical dehydration, and into possibly leading to organ failure. If the choice is to continue at home, then it needs to be at least 5 ccs every 30 minutes to hour. Sending all the best Margo -Original Message- From: Lance lini...@fastmail.fm Sent: Feb 22, 2015 4:55 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: [OT] two sick cats Thanks Marsha and Margo. My mom has been getting water into Callie using a straw. She’s done it at least two times today and plans to do it in another hour and a half or so. I’ll have them check to see if Callie’s skin is tenting. On Feb 22, 2015, at 3:06 PM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: I've seen the red tongue thing in several cats, sometimes those with dental issues, but most often in cats that are very dehydrated. How are their gums? If they are wet and slick, then I'm wrong. Obviously I can't see them, but my worry is that they _are_ dehydrated, and past the point where oral re-hydration is possible. I wish I had better suggestions, I guess that getting as much liquid as frequently as possible can only help. Margo ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Fwd: [OT] two sick cats
Thanks Marsha and Margo. My mom has been getting water into Callie using a straw. She’s done it at least two times today and plans to do it in another hour and a half or so. I’ll have them check to see if Callie’s skin is tenting. On Feb 22, 2015, at 3:06 PM, Margo toomanykitti...@earthlink.net wrote: I've seen the red tongue thing in several cats, sometimes those with dental issues, but most often in cats that are very dehydrated. How are their gums? If they are wet and slick, then I'm wrong. Obviously I can't see them, but my worry is that they _are_ dehydrated, and past the point where oral re-hydration is possible. I wish I had better suggestions, I guess that getting as much liquid as frequently as possible can only help. Margo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
