Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread wendy
Hi guys, I am having a hard time getting Cricket to eat right now. He is drinking water some and some tuna juice, but it isn't much. I have been force feeding him baby meat foods the past couple of days. He isn't very happy about it, but otherwise, he is going to be too weak if he doesn't eat.

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Nina
Wendy, I'm very sorry to tell you this, but from what you describe, if you leave Cricket alone for 48 hours, there is a good chance that he won't be around when you get back, or he will deteriorate considerably, (in 48 hours, he may do that even with you home to assist-feed him). His

RE: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Where do you live, Wendy? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 11:21 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help with Cricket's diet Wendy, I'm very sorry to tell you this, but from what you

RE: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
Wendy, did you say you try Epogen on him? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 11:21 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help with Cricket's diet Wendy, I'm very sorry to tell you

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2005-11-04 Thread Nina
Yamamoto wrote: Wendy, did you say you try Epogen on him? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 11:21 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help with Cricket's diet Wendy, I'm very sorry

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2005-11-04 Thread TatorBunz
In a message dated 11/4/2005 10:33:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ask your vet about Cyproheptadine. Yes, it comes in cream or pill form. I have found it works wonders for the kitties that aren't eating. It's a cream that you put on the inside of their ear to stimulate

RE: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread wendy
In Texas. --- Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where do you live, Wendy? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 11:21 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help with Cricket's

RE: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread wendy
: Need help with Cricket's diet Wendy, I'm very sorry to tell you this, but from what you describe, if you leave Cricket alone for 48 hours, there is a good chance that he won't be around when you get back, or he will deteriorate considerably, (in 48 hours, he may do that even with you

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread wendy
@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help with Cricket's diet Wendy, I'm very sorry to tell you this, but from what you describe, if you leave Cricket alone for 48 hours, there is a good chance that he won't be around when you get back, or he will deteriorate considerably, (in 48 hours, he

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread wendy
About how much should it cost? Thanks! Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/4/2005 10:33:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ask your vet about Cyproheptadine. Yes, it comes in cream or pill form. I have found it works wonders for the kitties that

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Nina
Yes, it could. I've had Cypro prescribed at the same time as Pred, so I'm assuming the vet thought it might help too. The main thing is to get them eating and to make sure they don't go completely without food. If they go without food for more than a 24 to 48 hour period, there is a danger

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2005-11-04 Thread TatorBunz
Well, around here it isn't expensive. Preds normally don't stimulate the appetite. In a message dated 11/4/2005 11:11:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: About how much should it cost?Thanks!Wendy Terrie MohrTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread TatorBunz
I have found by giving both that it helps. Your Vet should be to give that to you. They do carry it in most animal hospital and clinics. Since you have taken the kitty in to see them you can go pick it up. Tell them it's urgent Cricket needs to eat. They do develop a fatty liver. If you have

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread wendy
Dear Nina, Thank you for all the suggestions. I wrote them all down and will do my best before we leave to try some of them. I am very torn about leaving to go out of town and leaving Cricket. I keep hoping my husband will tell me he doesn't mind if I stay with Cricket, but I know he won't.

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Nina
I don't remember how much it costs, I don't think it was expensive. You only need a tiny little bit to see if it helps his appetite. You need to call your vet to ask if they think it's a good idea, why don't you ask them when you do? Don't be the least bit uncomfortable about calling your

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Barb Moermond
:21 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help with Cricket's diet Wendy, I'm very sorry to tell you this, but from what you describe, if you leave Cricket alone for 48 hours, there is a good chance that he won't be around when you get back, or he will deteriorate considerably,

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Nina
Actually, I have seen Pred have a side effect of stimulating appetite. It might just be that they feel better and because of that want to eat more, but I've heard of it from others too. N [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, around here it isn't expensive. Preds normally don't

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread wendy
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 11:21 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help with Cricket's diet Wendy, I'm very sorry to tell you this, but from what you describe, if you leave Cricket alone for 48 hours

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread wendy
Also, Cricket does like the 8in1 VitaKitty (something like that) vitamin supplement. He is eating a little bit of that at a time off my finger, but because it has vitamin E, it's probably like eating peanut butter to him. I wish I knew what flavor it was so I could try to replicate it in what I

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Barb Moermond
half Of Nina Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 11:21 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help with Cricket's dietWendy, I'm very sorry to tell you this, but from what you describe, if you leave Cricket alone for 48 hours, there is a good chance that he won't be around when

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Nina
Oh man, you are preaching to the choir when you talk about the overwhelming task of taking care of sick animals and at the same time trying not to neglect all your other responsibilities! I get you girl, I'm right there with you. You mentioned that your mom will be taking care of the puppy,

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Nina
There are products to give to kitties that aren't eating, Nutrical is one of them. They have vitamins and corn syrup, (for energy). Some kitties like the taste and will eat it off your finger, or a plate. Ask at your local Petsmart for things that might help. I don't know what flavor they

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2005-11-04 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 12:24 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help with Cricket's diet Dear Nina, Thank you for all the suggestions. I wrote them all down and will do my best before we leave to try some of them. I am very torn about

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread wendy
Hey Nina, Yes, my mom LOVES cats. She's feeding a group of ferals as we speak. I think I will call her and ask if she can come by on Saturday anyway to sit with Cricket. I bet she will if I'm very nice. I just hate to ask for help. I don't want to take Cricket over there because he is happy

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2005-11-04 Thread wendy
I tried to smell it this morning but it didn't smell much like anything to me. Where do you get your Nutrical. This Kittyvite is all they had at Petsmart, but maybe I missed it. --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are products to give to kitties that aren't eating, Nutrical is one of

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread TatorBunz
Yes, they do most of the big Pet stores carry it. If not go to the Vet's office or hospital when you pick up the other meds (appetite stimulate) and get it. Now they do carry it. In a message dated 11/4/2005 12:36:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think I got my

RE: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
That will be a great idea if she can. Do you give Cricket fluid at all by the way..? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 1:37 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

RE: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
. Please keep us posted about what your mom says. Love and hugs... Hideyo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 1:30 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Need help with Cricket's diet Hideyo- I

RE: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread Hideyo Yamamoto
A lot of vets may carry it, too if you see one close. I am going to get one for Ginger at the vet today. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 1:28 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need help

Re: Need help with Cricket's diet

2005-11-04 Thread catatonya
I might try nutrical, ad food, or even kitten formula to get more nutrition crammed into the smaller feedings. twendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys,I am having a hard time getting Cricket to eat rightnow. He is drinking water some and some tuna juice,but it isn't much. I have been force feeding