Hi everyone, Carmine here.
First, we want to wish everyone a HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!
Now, here's an update about me.
Last Friday, the Mom took me to the v-e-t AGAIN! I don't know why hers keeps taking me to that evil place where they poke mes. Hers says it 'cause hers loves me, but if she wanted to show me she loves me, she could buy me a Yeoww! toy or give me some chicken!
When we got there, the v-e-t weighed mes. Hers told the Mom mes weighs 8 pounds and 12 ounces - that is two ounces up from last week. The Mom gotted so happy hers gave me a big hug right there in the v-e-t's office!
Then the v-e-t lady took me away to another room where they poked me with a needle. They said it was my weekly B12 injection. They also expressed my anal glands.
Then the v-e-t brought me back to my Mommy and mes immediately crawled inside my PTU to hide. The Mom and the v-e-t talked about what to do next. I was recovering so I'll let the Mom tell you about that.
Mom here. The vet wants to leave Carmine on the same dose of Prednisone until he stabilizes. We talked about how Carmine is more social and less isolating now that he has a calming collar on. She mentioned that there is calming food, too (Carmine is a very sensitive mancat, and I love that about him). We are holding off on any other food changes, though, since he has FLUTD, and I'd personally be afraid to take him off the FLUTD diet. All the cats adjusted well to the Royal Canin s/o, and I think they all like it better. Even Jewel is eating more.
We will continue the Prozyme and the weekly B12 injections as well for the time being. The vet suggested we give Carmine appetite stimulants to help him get back some of his weight, too, so we gave him his first pill a couple of days ago. And wow, did it ever make him hungry!! He bugged me every half hour for food while I slept.
He's been gobbling down wet food and kibbles like there's no tomorrow. :) Fingers crossed that he continues to put on weight and get well. Thank you all SO MUCH for your continued support, purrs, prayers, hugs, love, and encouragement!
In case you missed there's an update about Jewel here.
What great news to hear that Carmine is getting appetite stimulants and is eating better. We are purring for a little weight to go on each week.
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Glad Carmine is doing better. Hope he continues.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that Carmine is doing better!
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I am sure glad you are doing some better Carmine! Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
ReplyDeleteWe've been including coconut oil here for Rocky. It's excellent for health and high in calories! Some people say it promotes weight loss, but so far it's doing ok for Rocky. Happy St. Paddy's Day! - O'Crepes.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're gainin' weight.
ReplyDeleteI hate goin' to the doctors', too, even though they all love me to bits there. Funny thing is, I always feel better after goin' and not just 'cause I'm back home. They seem to really know how to fix us cats all up.
Purrs,
Nissy
We are sure glad he's doing better! I know you said you didn't want to change his diet, but you might consider raw. Tucker (who had FLUTD) is doing great on it. Just something to think about.
ReplyDeleteGlad he's doing better!
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Patrick's Day!
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May the good saints protect you
And bless you today
And may troubles ignore you
Each step of the way
Happy St Patrick’s Day !!
That's fantastic news! Sorry you had to go to the v-e-t, Carmine, but keep up the great eating, okay?
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Yay Carmine! Keep it up! You make all of us very happy!
ReplyDeleteThat is the best news! May good luck and blessings continue.
ReplyDeletePaws up, Carmine! I'm glad you got such a good report at the vet's. Happy St. Catty's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're doing better!Happy St Paddy's Day!!!
ReplyDeleteGood news ! We're glad to read this ! Go on, Carmine ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteWe hope handsome Carmine continues to improve and feels better...Happy St. Patrick's Day, sweet friends=wishing you good luck today and everyday!!...xoxo...Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat
ReplyDeleteSounds at least so far so good. We send more purrs and kitty kisses. Hang in there, we know it gets hard.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Patrick's Day!
Hugs you guys.
Happy St Patrick's Day !
ReplyDeleteWe purr Carmine will celebrate with a tough of green catnip beer ;)
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure,JJ
and Angels Tiger and Tillie
That is great news and I hope he continues to improve and put on weight.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Patrick's Day to all of you.
It's great to hear good news from the v-e-t about you, Carmine!
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Catrick's Day! So glad you are doing better, Carmine. Just a note--Please do not feed raw while he is on Pred--it suppresses the immune system. My cat did really well on raw until they increased his Pred dose and his system could no longer handle the natural bacteria. He almost died and it cost me a fortune. Try adding some warm water to his food--better hydration and I have yet to meet the cat that hates gravy!
ReplyDeleteWe're so glad Carmine is eating more. Let's hope he gains that weight.
ReplyDeleteHappy St. Patrick's Day!
YAY CARMINE!
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