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Candace?
Now I'm really worried about Scottie, it's been too long since we've heard.
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Candace?
Rhonda wrote:
Now I'm really worried about Scottie, it's been too long since we've heard. Rhonda Rhonda, his barium x-rays were fairly insignificant (done yesterday). The vet did say it appeared as though it took the barium a little long to pass thru his esophagus. That goes with my theory that his esophagus was damaged by the feeding tube. He is now on prednisone and I'm giving him prilosec. We stupidly fed him some dry treats and let him get at his dry food and figured out (finally) that's when he would barf. We are now only feeding him soft food for a few days. Whether it is due to that, the pred, the prilosec, or just good luck and prayers, he has not barfed for almost 20 hours and he is eating on his own (I just knocked on wood). Not nearly as much as he used to but enough that I don't have to force feed him. Maybe it really was what I thought it was. Still don't know what his initial problem was and why he had a fever for so long. He actually still had 103 fever yesterday at the vet when he was getting his x-rays. They did his temp twice but, right now, I am far more concerned about the barfing. He seems to be feeling pretty good; he rolled around on the floor awhile ago and has been scratching his cat tree. Doesn't really want to play yet but is up and about and acting pretty good. I now have hope again that my orange baby will live. Thank you for asking about him. Candace |
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Candace?
Yipppeeeee!
Eating on his own and scratching the cat tree -- we'll take it! That's something that the fever is down. That's wild though that the cause can't be pinned down. I'm so glad he's better. He's a good boy. Rhonda Candace wrote: Rhonda, his barium x-rays were fairly insignificant (done yesterday). The vet did say it appeared as though it took the barium a little long to pass thru his esophagus. That goes with my theory that his esophagus was damaged by the feeding tube. He is now on prednisone and I'm giving him prilosec. We stupidly fed him some dry treats and let him get at his dry food and figured out (finally) that's when he would barf. We are now only feeding him soft food for a few days. Whether it is due to that, the pred, the prilosec, or just good luck and prayers, he has not barfed for almost 20 hours and he is eating on his own (I just knocked on wood). Not nearly as much as he used to but enough that I don't have to force feed him. Maybe it really was what I thought it was. Still don't know what his initial problem was and why he had a fever for so long. He actually still had 103 fever yesterday at the vet when he was getting his x-rays. They did his temp twice but, right now, I am far more concerned about the barfing. He seems to be feeling pretty good; he rolled around on the floor awhile ago and has been scratching his cat tree. Doesn't really want to play yet but is up and about and acting pretty good. I now have hope again that my orange baby will live. Thank you for asking about him. Candace |
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Candace?
"Rhonda" wrote in message ... Yipppeeeee! Eating on his own and scratching the cat tree -- we'll take it! That's something that the fever is down. That's wild though that the cause can't be pinned down. I'm so glad he's better. He's a good boy. Yes he is. Go, Scottie! |
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