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Tundra_Queen · #31 November 10th, 2009, 11:29 PM

14+ Willie has been on prednizone for about 5 years now and it has really helped him. I'm hoping that it will help Brownie too!! ((HUGS))

rainbow · #32 November 10th, 2009, 11:56 PM

I was also hoping for better news.

Sending all the prayers and good wishes I can muster up for Brownie.

Magicwildwolf69 · #33 November 12th, 2009, 08:48 PM

so sorry 14+ i don't have any advice but i do send many

and

your way. i hope things clear up with your other kitties soon. hope brownie improves. hang in there. things will get better.

TwinTails · #34 November 12th, 2009, 10:04 PM

14+, Brownie keeps showing me some stones or small blockages in his digestive tract (not quite in the bowel, but between the stomach and colon). I am not sure what that is, but is it something you can ask to be checked? That is all that he is showing me, but he's insistant that is something important that is bothering him.

rainbow · #35 November 13th, 2009, 04:29 AM

Some more

for Brownie.

mona_b · #36 November 13th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Ohhhh Gerr....I'm so sorry to hear this.....:sad:

sending TONS of

14+kitties · #37 November 13th, 2009, 05:57 PM

Thanks everyone.

Mona my friend. Brownie is hanging in. I said I was waiting till today to make a decision. He is still eating. Today he ate quite a bit. I know it probably doesn't make a difference but as long as he is eating and drinking and his bladder and bowels are working then I am holding off. I know that is selfish of me but he still shows interest in life.

I will talk to the vet early next week. She was off the last couple of days.

ancientgirl · #38 November 13th, 2009, 06:18 PM

I don't think it's selfish. You're giving him every possible chance to keep fighting.

Tundra_Queen · #39 November 13th, 2009, 07:23 PM

14+ do u think the prednizone has given him some appteite back like it did fro Willie?

(((HUGS)))

14+kitties · #40 November 14th, 2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tundra_Queen

14+ do u think the prednizone has given him some appteite back like it did fro Willie?

(((HUGS)))

Brownie is on Mirtazipine which is an appetite stimulant. It is just helping him to control the nausea a little better and eat. I don't think it will make a difference in his outcome but it seems to be helping him for the moment. :sad:

Frenchy · #41 November 14th, 2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14+kitties

I don't think it will make a difference in his outcome but it seems to be helping him for the moment. :sad:

Maybe it will

it would boost his immune system.

and no , it's not selfish 14+ , you're only trying to do whatever is in your power to help yet , another kittie.

rainbow · #42 November 14th, 2009, 12:40 AM

I also agree ... it's definitely not selfish of you.

One of my last sibes was given a poor prognosis and lived twice as long as the vet expected. I know you've likely been through this before as well so you will know when it is time.

growler~GateKeeper · #43 November 14th, 2009, 01:37 AM

Brownie

Love4himies · #44 November 14th, 2009, 05:41 AM

No it is not selfish

.

for Brownie

chico2 · #45 November 14th, 2009, 08:04 AM

All of us,carry the burden of deciding and we do it thinking only of the quality of life for the animals we love and there is not a selfish bone in your body

Brownie is enjoying his food,,a good sign,who knows...he might just get better

Tundra_Queen · #46 November 14th, 2009, 08:47 AM

14+ does the vet know why Brownie is anemic? I don't remember reading that the vet found out a reason.

I hope now that he is eating better that will start giving him the nutrients he needs to build up his red cells again. (((HUGS FOR YOU AND BROWNIE)))

Debbie

My Lodi Girl · #47 November 14th, 2009, 10:47 AM

You are not being selfish. If there is hope, you have to pursue it. If there had been ANY hope for Lodi's survival, I would have done it in a heartbeat. Take care and be strong, everyone is wishing for the best!

krdahmer · #48 November 14th, 2009, 12:29 PM

Just wanted to send you a big

and some more

for Brownie!

catlover2 · #49 November 14th, 2009, 01:48 PM

I don't think you're selfish. Brownie still has a quality of life and is enjoying it enough to eat. If he were very uncomfortable or in pain, he would not do so. When he really starts to shut down, you'll know it's his time to go. All the best to you and Brownie.

rainbow · #50 November 16th, 2009, 02:44 AM

Just wanted to send some more

for Brownie.

Tundra_Queen · #51 November 16th, 2009, 02:58 AM

14+...thinking of you and Brownie.

14+kitties · #52 November 16th, 2009, 10:02 AM

Thanks TQ.

I don't know if it's wishful thinking or not but Brownie's gums are looking pink(er) today!

No sign of jaundice which he did show when he went to the vet. The yellow tinge is gone. He is drinking tons of water which may be helping to flush his system out. He ate approx one and a half cans of the FF Medley stuff yesterday and the day before as well as approx 1/3 cup of Wellness Core dry. I know the dry isn't good for him but at this point I don't care. I just want him eating and getting stronger.
Yesterday I had the door open to their house while I was cleaning the house and feeding the kitties. Brownie is in a large crate in there so he can be near his friends. I turned around to see him standing up with his paws on the bars of the crate. He clearly showed interest in being outside. That is also a first in quite some time.
I am picking up some better quality food for him today to see if he will eat it. If not then I will have to be happy he is eating the FF. I will be talking to his vet today after work or tomorrow. We'll see what she has to say.

But he sure seems to me like he is fighting hard to survive.

Chris21711 · #53 November 16th, 2009, 10:05 AM

Great news on Brownie 14k

he does seem to be rallying a bit....FF ain't so bad, there is far worse out there.

14+kitties · #54 November 16th, 2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris21711

Great news on Brownie 14k

he does seem to be rallying a bit....FF ain't so bad, there is far worse out there.

Thank you m/g/f! I know the FF isn't too bad but if I got him eating Wellness or something maybe he would retain more nutrients. The vet wanted him on their stuff of course. She said it was so packed full of nutrients that he would only need to eat 1/3 of the can to match any other food I could give him.

Ok dok, no arguing.

Love4himies · #55 November 16th, 2009, 10:12 AM

I am so glad, 14+

. I hope Brownie continues to improve

Chris21711 · #56 November 16th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14+kitties

Thank you m/g/f! I know the FF isn't too bad but if I got him eating Wellness or something maybe he would retain more nutrients. The vet wanted him on their stuff of course. She said it was so packed full of nutrients that he would only need to eat 1/3 of the can to match any other food I could give him.

Ok dok, no arguing.

You wouldn't do that, now would you

14+kitties · #57 November 16th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris21711

You wouldn't do that, now would you

Who? Moi?

I can't believe you would even say that about quiet little me.

I actually didn't fight about it. At that point I was willing to try anything. Now I want to try better food.

Chris21711 · #58 November 16th, 2009, 10:23 AM

There's a good girl

14+kitties · #59 November 16th, 2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris21711

There's a good girl

But did you notice Brownie wouldn't touch it? That's why I tried the FF first.
Gotta boogie. Work............

Chris21711 · #60 November 16th, 2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14+kitties

But did you notice Brownie wouldn't touch it? That's why I tried the FF first.

Herbie and Kale won't touch it with a 10ft barge pole

Gotta boogie. Work............

Have a good one at work...........I'm gonna play today

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