Courtney
... and the Dynamic Duo!
Kismet and I just got back from the vet. She started vomiting last night and showed mucous in her poop. She refused to eat last night and turned her nose up at oatmeal and hand-fed kibble. For the Diva, this is a big deal – she never passes up food. This morning, it didn’t appear as if she had left her bag throughout the night either.
So, I made an appointment at 7:30 this morning and by 9am, we were at Park Vet with Dr. Kwantes. Kismet generously provided a sample of poop, so he took that to perform a fecal floatation. I should have results for that later today. Kismet’s gums looked a little pale, so the vet was worried about a) dehydration or b) internal bleeding. He could find no signs of swelling in her abdomen and there appeared to be no signs of blood in her poop (the fecal will confirm), which was very positive. He suggested syringing her water to ensure she’s not dehydrated.
Due to the fact that Kismet will not eat live prey, the vet also suggested that her pale gums could be a sign of low iron and recommended that I supplement her daily diet with liver. I forgot to ask the vet – would iron pills help as well?
All in all, Kismet appeared healthy, vibrant and curious… the vomiting is just a sign of something and he’s not 100% sure until the fecal comes back. In the meantime, he prescribed the following medications as a precaution, and it could change when the fecal comes back, based on what may present itself.
- Metronizdazole twice daily until the vial is complete. I believe the dosage is 2.5cc each time, for a duration of 7 or 14 days. I’d have to check the vial to be 100% sure.
- Sulcate Suspension thrice daily, with the AM and PM dosages occurring 1 hour before the Metronizdazole. This medicine will provide a lining for her stomach and reduce any stomach upset she may experience. I believe the dose is 1.5cc each time.
- Metacam for 4 days, just in case she has any pain. He couldn’t feel swelling in her abdomen, but he said there could be minor swelling that he can’t feel himself. He prescribed the Metacam as a precaution to prevent further swelling if there is any. I think the dosage is something like 0.05cc (I’d have to check the vial for sure), but I know it’s a very small dose.
- Medi-Cal Feline Hypo/Gastro moist food. This food is gentle on her stomach and will provide the necessary nutrients she needs since she’s not exactly interested in other food at the moment. It’s meant to cats with gastro-intestinal issues, so it shouldn’t cause vomiting. Since it’s moist, it should also prevent further dehydration.
It’s been a wild few days. Vette is on medicine, Kismet is on 3 medicines and I’m just waiting for Cuda to get sick. I’m just in the process of figuring out a way to juggle my schedule so I can manage to give Kismet her mid-day dose, because Mom just doesn’t feel comfortable with it. I guess when it rains, it pours.
If anyone has any suggestions on upping Kismet’s iron intake, what other foods would be gentle on her tummy or any other tricks, I’d be glad to hear them. I think this is the first time I’ve had two animals sick at the same time, and I’m really worried about cross-contamination.
It’s going to be a very hectic few weeks.
So, I made an appointment at 7:30 this morning and by 9am, we were at Park Vet with Dr. Kwantes. Kismet generously provided a sample of poop, so he took that to perform a fecal floatation. I should have results for that later today. Kismet’s gums looked a little pale, so the vet was worried about a) dehydration or b) internal bleeding. He could find no signs of swelling in her abdomen and there appeared to be no signs of blood in her poop (the fecal will confirm), which was very positive. He suggested syringing her water to ensure she’s not dehydrated.
Due to the fact that Kismet will not eat live prey, the vet also suggested that her pale gums could be a sign of low iron and recommended that I supplement her daily diet with liver. I forgot to ask the vet – would iron pills help as well?
All in all, Kismet appeared healthy, vibrant and curious… the vomiting is just a sign of something and he’s not 100% sure until the fecal comes back. In the meantime, he prescribed the following medications as a precaution, and it could change when the fecal comes back, based on what may present itself.
- Metronizdazole twice daily until the vial is complete. I believe the dosage is 2.5cc each time, for a duration of 7 or 14 days. I’d have to check the vial to be 100% sure.
- Sulcate Suspension thrice daily, with the AM and PM dosages occurring 1 hour before the Metronizdazole. This medicine will provide a lining for her stomach and reduce any stomach upset she may experience. I believe the dose is 1.5cc each time.
- Metacam for 4 days, just in case she has any pain. He couldn’t feel swelling in her abdomen, but he said there could be minor swelling that he can’t feel himself. He prescribed the Metacam as a precaution to prevent further swelling if there is any. I think the dosage is something like 0.05cc (I’d have to check the vial for sure), but I know it’s a very small dose.
- Medi-Cal Feline Hypo/Gastro moist food. This food is gentle on her stomach and will provide the necessary nutrients she needs since she’s not exactly interested in other food at the moment. It’s meant to cats with gastro-intestinal issues, so it shouldn’t cause vomiting. Since it’s moist, it should also prevent further dehydration.
It’s been a wild few days. Vette is on medicine, Kismet is on 3 medicines and I’m just waiting for Cuda to get sick. I’m just in the process of figuring out a way to juggle my schedule so I can manage to give Kismet her mid-day dose, because Mom just doesn’t feel comfortable with it. I guess when it rains, it pours.
If anyone has any suggestions on upping Kismet’s iron intake, what other foods would be gentle on her tummy or any other tricks, I’d be glad to hear them. I think this is the first time I’ve had two animals sick at the same time, and I’m really worried about cross-contamination.
It’s going to be a very hectic few weeks.
