Yay! Kenzie is eating again!

Thank you all for your purrs! They have worked!

Kenzie has eaten a good amount of her dry kibble overnight, and so far
today I've seen her go and nibble some of her kibble 3 times.

Eating a little food all the time is what Kenzie needs to keep her tummy
from getting upset from the Tapezole.

Speaking of Tapezole, I took her off of it almost a week ago. Now, I
will have to start her on it, and slowly increase the dosage, as I had
done before. I've gotten REALLY good cat cutting those tiny pills with a
razor blade.

And I think I'm going to decrease her prednisone: Ted put her on
5mg/day. She weighs around 10 lbs

For a 125lb human, that would be 62.5mg/day, an enormously high dose.

When my asthma gets out of control, I only take 20mg/day, and I weigh
about 130 lbs.; not too bad for someone in their 'extremely late' middle
age.

Ok, I'm past that point.

People ask me how I stay thin: it's really easy. I only eat two meals a
day, and I spend a lot of time being hungry. But I have a leather jacket
that's over 40 years old, and it still fits.

But I digress.

Now if I get Kenzie's thyroid back under control, and if her liver and
pancreas would get better, Kenzie might have a chance at being here for
a few more years.

That's what I'm planning on, anyway. I just love her to bits. She isn't
an exciting cat that generates nice stories that I can post here, but
she so sweet, and she has been head butting me all day, and getting
scritches

So I know she feels the same about me

The next thing I need to do is look into some new food: TED said one
possibility for her elevated liver and pancreas functions was a possible
food allergy. 'Possible' Of course

I was reading about Wellness food. It would eliminate the grain that is
in the Nutro Max All Natural Weight Control I'm feeding her now. And
which she is eating, while there are THREE other full bowls of kibble, I
got to try and get her to start eating regularly. Kenzie IS a picky
eater, that's for sure.

Wellness is expensive, but far cheaper than a trip to TED's clinic, and
if it makes her well again, it will be worth it, of course.

Thanks again for all of your support!

~~~~~~~~~~~~ ^..^

"Life without cats would be only marginally worth living."
-TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie.

Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There
will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more.

How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven.
- Robert Heinlein

Gandalf wrote:

Thank you all for your purrs! They have worked!

Kenzie has eaten a good amount of her dry kibble overnight, and so far
today I've seen her go and nibble some of her kibble 3 times.

Hooray!!! I'm really happy to hear it.

Eating a little food all the time is what Kenzie needs to keep her tummy
from getting upset from the Tapezole.

Speaking of Tapezole, I took her off of it almost a week ago. Now, I
will have to start her on it, and slowly increase the dosage, as I had
done before. I've gotten REALLY good cat cutting those tiny pills with a
razor blade.

And I think I'm going to decrease her prednisone: Ted put her on
5mg/day. She weighs around 10 lbs

May I ask why? Steroids increase the appetite. At least ask the vet
about it first. Her appetite is so shaky, I wouldn't toy with it just
now - unless the vet agrees you should, of course.

That's what I'm planning on, anyway. I just love her to bits. She isn't
an exciting cat that generates nice stories that I can post here, but
she so sweet, and she has been head butting me all day, and getting
scritches

Those make *very* nice stories as far as I'm concerned! I'm a big fan
of Kenzie myself. She's the cutest little girl.

I was reading about Wellness food. It would eliminate the grain that is
in the Nutro Max All Natural Weight Control I'm feeding her now. And
which she is eating, while there are THREE other full bowls of kibble, I
got to try and get her to start eating regularly. Kenzie IS a picky
eater, that's for sure.

Wellness is expensive, but far cheaper than a trip to TED's clinic, and
if it makes her well again, it will be worth it, of course.

If you have a Pet Club (pet food warehouse) in your area, you can find
it there for less money. Since I've been feeding my cats on it, I've
noticed that Roxy, who has feline herpes, doesn't have a runny nose or
sneeze attacks all the time anymore.

--
Joyce ^..^

To email me, remove the XXX from my user name.

That is so good to hear, Gandalf. Purrayers still lovingly sent that she
continues to eat and regain her health and for you not to worry.
Kyla

"Gandalf"
Thank you all for your purrs! They have worked!

Kenzie has eaten a good amount of her dry kibble overnight, and so far
today I've seen her go and nibble some of her kibble 3 times.

Eating a little food all the time is what Kenzie needs to keep her tummy
from getting upset from the Tapezole.

Speaking of Tapezole, I took her off of it almost a week ago. Now, I
will have to start her on it, and slowly increase the dosage, as I had
done before. I've gotten REALLY good cat cutting those tiny pills with a
razor blade.

And I think I'm going to decrease her prednisone: Ted put her on
5mg/day. She weighs around 10 lbs

For a 125lb human, that would be 62.5mg/day, an enormously high dose.

When my asthma gets out of control, I only take 20mg/day, and I weigh
about 130 lbs.; not too bad for someone in their 'extremely late' middle
age.

Ok, I'm past that point.

People ask me how I stay thin: it's really easy. I only eat two meals a
day, and I spend a lot of time being hungry. But I have a leather jacket
that's over 40 years old, and it still fits.

But I digress.

Now if I get Kenzie's thyroid back under control, and if her liver and
pancreas would get better, Kenzie might have a chance at being here for
a few more years.

That's what I'm planning on, anyway. I just love her to bits. She isn't
an exciting cat that generates nice stories that I can post here, but
she so sweet, and she has been head butting me all day, and getting
scritches

So I know she feels the same about me

The next thing I need to do is look into some new food: TED said one
possibility for her elevated liver and pancreas functions was a possible
food allergy. 'Possible' Of course

I was reading about Wellness food. It would eliminate the grain that is
in the Nutro Max All Natural Weight Control I'm feeding her now. And
which she is eating, while there are THREE other full bowls of kibble, I
got to try and get her to start eating regularly. Kenzie IS a picky
eater, that's for sure.

Wellness is expensive, but far cheaper than a trip to TED's clinic, and
if it makes her well again, it will be worth it, of course.

Thanks again for all of your support!

~~~~~~~~~~~~ ^..^

"Life without cats would be only marginally worth living."
-TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie.

Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There
will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more.

How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven.
- Robert Heinlein

I'm so glad she's doing better!

--

Joy

No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of
masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch. - Leo Dworken

"Gandalf" wrote in message
...
Thank you all for your purrs! They have worked!

Kenzie has eaten a good amount of her dry kibble overnight, and so far
today I've seen her go and nibble some of her kibble 3 times.

Eating a little food all the time is what Kenzie needs to keep her tummy
from getting upset from the Tapezole.

Speaking of Tapezole, I took her off of it almost a week ago. Now, I
will have to start her on it, and slowly increase the dosage, as I had
done before. I've gotten REALLY good cat cutting those tiny pills with a
razor blade.

And I think I'm going to decrease her prednisone: Ted put her on
5mg/day. She weighs around 10 lbs

For a 125lb human, that would be 62.5mg/day, an enormously high dose.

When my asthma gets out of control, I only take 20mg/day, and I weigh
about 130 lbs.; not too bad for someone in their 'extremely late' middle
age.

Ok, I'm past that point.

People ask me how I stay thin: it's really easy. I only eat two meals a
day, and I spend a lot of time being hungry. But I have a leather jacket
that's over 40 years old, and it still fits.

But I digress.

Now if I get Kenzie's thyroid back under control, and if her liver and
pancreas would get better, Kenzie might have a chance at being here for
a few more years.

That's what I'm planning on, anyway. I just love her to bits. She isn't
an exciting cat that generates nice stories that I can post here, but
she so sweet, and she has been head butting me all day, and getting
scritches

So I know she feels the same about me

The next thing I need to do is look into some new food: TED said one
possibility for her elevated liver and pancreas functions was a possible
food allergy. 'Possible' Of course

I was reading about Wellness food. It would eliminate the grain that is
in the Nutro Max All Natural Weight Control I'm feeding her now. And
which she is eating, while there are THREE other full bowls of kibble, I
got to try and get her to start eating regularly. Kenzie IS a picky
eater, that's for sure.

Wellness is expensive, but far cheaper than a trip to TED's clinic, and
if it makes her well again, it will be worth it, of course.

Thanks again for all of your support!

~~~~~~~~~~~~ ^..^

"Life without cats would be only marginally worth living."
-TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie.

Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There
will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more.

How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven.
- Robert Heinlein

"Gandalf" wrote in message
...
Thank you all for your purrs! They have worked!

Kenzie has eaten a good amount of her dry kibble overnight, and so far
today I've seen her go and nibble some of her kibble 3 times.

Eating a little food all the time is what Kenzie needs to keep her tummy
from getting upset from the Tapezole.

Speaking of Tapezole, I took her off of it almost a week ago. Now, I
will have to start her on it, and slowly increase the dosage, as I had
done before. I've gotten REALLY good cat cutting those tiny pills with a
razor blade.

And I think I'm going to decrease her prednisone: Ted put her on
5mg/day. She weighs around 10 lbs

For a 125lb human, that would be 62.5mg/day, an enormously high dose.

When my asthma gets out of control, I only take 20mg/day, and I weigh
about 130 lbs.; not too bad for someone in their 'extremely late' middle
age.

Ok, I'm past that point.

People ask me how I stay thin: it's really easy. I only eat two meals a
day, and I spend a lot of time being hungry. But I have a leather jacket
that's over 40 years old, and it still fits.

But I digress.

Now if I get Kenzie's thyroid back under control, and if her liver and
pancreas would get better, Kenzie might have a chance at being here for
a few more years.

That's what I'm planning on, anyway. I just love her to bits. She isn't
an exciting cat that generates nice stories that I can post here, but
she so sweet, and she has been head butting me all day, and getting
scritches

So I know she feels the same about me

The next thing I need to do is look into some new food: TED said one
possibility for her elevated liver and pancreas functions was a possible
food allergy. 'Possible' Of course

I was reading about Wellness food. It would eliminate the grain that is
in the Nutro Max All Natural Weight Control I'm feeding her now. And
which she is eating, while there are THREE other full bowls of kibble, I
got to try and get her to start eating regularly. Kenzie IS a picky
eater, that's for sure.

Wellness is expensive, but far cheaper than a trip to TED's clinic, and
if it makes her well again, it will be worth it, of course.

Thanks again for all of your support!

~~~~~~~~~~~~ ^..^

"Life without cats would be only marginally worth living."
-TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie.

Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There
will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more.

How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven.
- Robert Heinlein

That is the best news, and you speak of Kenzie with such love that the words
you write are life's story. That really is the best there is.

Amazing how a couple of pounds of noise and fluff can bring us to our knees.
Karla

Karla wrote:

Amazing how a couple of pounds of noise and fluff can bring us to
our knees.

OK, I want to save this for my quote file - may I?

--
Joyce ^..^

To email me, remove the XXX from my user name.

Gandalf wrote:
Thank you all for your purrs! They have worked!
snip

I'm so very glad to hear that.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy, Bagheera & Shadow)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk

"Gandalf" wrote in message
...
Thank you all for your purrs! They have worked!

Kenzie has eaten a good amount of her dry kibble overnight, and so far
today I've seen her go and nibble some of her kibble 3 times.

Eating a little food all the time is what Kenzie needs to keep her tummy
from getting upset from the Tapezole.

Speaking of Tapezole, I took her off of it almost a week ago. Now, I
will have to start her on it, and slowly increase the dosage, as I had
done before. I've gotten REALLY good cat cutting those tiny pills with a
razor blade.

And I think I'm going to decrease her prednisone: Ted put her on
5mg/day. She weighs around 10 lbs

For a 125lb human, that would be 62.5mg/day, an enormously high dose.

When my asthma gets out of control, I only take 20mg/day, and I weigh
about 130 lbs.; not too bad for someone in their 'extremely late' middle
age.

Ok, I'm past that point.

People ask me how I stay thin: it's really easy. I only eat two meals a
day, and I spend a lot of time being hungry. But I have a leather jacket
that's over 40 years old, and it still fits.

But I digress.

Now if I get Kenzie's thyroid back under control, and if her liver and
pancreas would get better, Kenzie might have a chance at being here for
a few more years.

That's what I'm planning on, anyway. I just love her to bits. She isn't
an exciting cat that generates nice stories that I can post here, but
she so sweet, and she has been head butting me all day, and getting
scritches

So I know she feels the same about me

The next thing I need to do is look into some new food: TED said one
possibility for her elevated liver and pancreas functions was a possible
food allergy. 'Possible' Of course

I was reading about Wellness food. It would eliminate the grain that is
in the Nutro Max All Natural Weight Control I'm feeding her now. And
which she is eating, while there are THREE other full bowls of kibble, I
got to try and get her to start eating regularly. Kenzie IS a picky
eater, that's for sure.

Wellness is expensive, but far cheaper than a trip to TED's clinic, and
if it makes her well again, it will be worth it, of course.

Thanks again for all of your support!



Good news-- purrs continuing that she continues to improve.


--
Theresa and Dante

Stinky Forever: http://pets.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh

"Gandalf" wrote in message
...
Thank you all for your purrs! They have worked!


I don't think anyone whose cat has never refused to eat realises how
wonderful this is.

It's dreadful to see your cat/dog ignore their food, so you try more
delicious stuff which may work for a while and then they don't want that
either.
I found myself continually looking for a new food for my CRF dogs and for
Kitty FC in case something would tempt them.
I remember well when my beloved whippet Minnie reached the end stages of her
CRF trying almost everything. Tuna. No. Sardines. No. Steak. No.
Minced beef. No. Scrambled eggs. No.
I just wept.

May Kenzie improve and eat for the USA!

Tweed

wrote in message
...
Karla wrote:

Amazing how a couple of pounds of noise and fluff can bring us to
our knees.

OK, I want to save this for my quote file - may I?

--
Joyce ^..^

To email me, remove the XXX from my user name.

Yes, of course!