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For those following the sick Pee-wuss...

He has been home since Sunday PM. Was happy to be home
(puur-machine), but pretty sickly. Won't each much, but was able to
keep a little down Sun PM. and Monday. This AM actually pooped
(yea!!) so doesn't seem to be blocked - passed what may be part (or
all) of a soft blockage (sparing you details). Is still nauseous,
licking lips. Took fecal sample into a feline specialist, and have an
appointment for this afternoon. He is such a terrible patient, I am
hesitant to even do x-rays yet, as I'm afraid it will throw him off
the progress he has made so far. Am planning to continue supportive
care for now (possibly fluids and appetite stimulant and/or nausea
meds), and see how he progresses, but vet may have other ideas. The
risks are pancreatitis and hepatic lipidosis. Am hoping the blockage
is out, and that recovery will continue, and that his appetite will
improve. He drank water this AM, but not much. His thyroid tests are
borderline hyperthyroidism, but will hold off treatment until he is
over this hurdle.

Thanks to all for your nice words of encouragement, prayers, etc.!
After talking to the vet on Sunday I was sure I would have to euth
him. We aren't past this hurdle, but looking up, at least /me knocks
on wood.

Open to suggestions for getting him to eat. The best success has been
chicken and veggie baby food, cooked chicken breast and chicken broth.
He licked juice off of some Friskies canned, but won't eat the
chunks. Won't touch the Iams kitten canned, but did eat some Purina
kitten chow and kept it down (I am trying kitten food because it his
higher protein and fat). Any other ideas welcome.

Thanks for all the help and support!

-L. and Peewee


Hey,

I'm so glad PeeWee is doing better! When my Harry was really sick
(URI), I had to syringe feed him even after his congestion had mostly
cleared up because he just had no appetite until *finally* some nice
canned tuna got his motor running. Of course, this is not a good
balanced meal. Maybe mixed with the kitten food or baby food? As
stated previously, A/D usually does the trick quite well and I've
known other kitty parents to use some of Cheryl's suggestions with
good results. We (the furries and I) will keep the luck coming your
way...

Karen