Loss of appetite

On 2006-03-16 16:51:31 -0600, "W. Leong" said:


"W. Leong" wrote in message
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After almost a week of Clavamox, Rusty is losing his appetite. He
hardly touched his
dinner tonight. I tried to spoon feed him to no avail. Tomorrow when I
go to pickup
more prescription food and next week's antibiotic. I will talk to the
vet about it.
Previously Rusty lost appetite while on a different antibiotic, but not
with Clavamox.

Purrs are appreciated. This cat has caused me so much worry.

--
Winnie


I talked to the vet. She switches Rusty's antibiotic from Clavamox to
Novolexin.
I have to cut the tablet into 3 pieces and give him 1 piece 2X a day. It may be
a challenge to cut into 3 even with a pill splitter. She also told me
to give him Hill's
A/D. Anyone has experience with A/D? I know it is important to make sure Rusty
eats. But sometimes it is easier said than done. I tried to force feed
him with a syringe
but not much success. He spit the food out and made a mess. I was told
to continue
with the Pepsid AC.
Please keep purring. It is very stressful for both of us. I was almost
in tears.

Winnie
limited success.

Ohhh many purrs. I know it is stressful. I've been quite successful
with the a/d although, yes, syringe feeding can be quite messy. Keep
trying. Gosh, can't they just give him an AB shot? I know it isn't as
effective but neither is unsuccessful pilling or upset tummy ;(