Okay, two days ago, I noticed that Dante (my big fat cat) stopped eating. He normally eats so much he hunts down the other cats' food and eats that, and also eats the dry kibble all day. Two days ago, he stopped eating at all, and won't even eat treats (his favorite) normally he comes running for them. When I went to examine him, he was lethargic, and had trouble using his hind legs. He would wobble and have obvious trouble walking. I am not sure, but I think he might or might not be drinking water.
Very worried. He is obviously very sick with either a bowel obstruction or a UTI (urinary tract infection). I can't afford to take him to the vet and get a major diagnosis like feline diabetes or something requiring surgery. Just too much money at this particular time. So, using Google and a dozen or so vet sites and forums, I decided to force feed him:
Food syringe 10ml
2oz canned food (is puree type) mixed with 1oz Pedialyte, and 3ml of pet vitamin liquid.
I am feeding him 10ml (10cc) doses, three at a time for 30ml of food/electrolytes per feeding. *sigh*. He is not in pain, but he may be dying from something like diabetes or kidney failure or other major illness. I have a cat laxative from Nutri-vet that I have been giving him in case he does have a blockage. He has not pooped in three days that I know of.
I hate this. I love this cat so much and I do not want him to die. He is about 12 years old now and overweight (my fault there). I have to prepare for the worse, but I will care for him best I can and hope for the best. From what I have read, a vet charges something like $1800 for treatment and I just can't spend that right now.
I have been giving him extra love and keeping an eye on him closely. Since I work during the day, I worry about him. I am supposed to keep him hydrated, and the food mixture I am feeding him has the Pedialyte in it to replace electrolytes. He seems to be more alert than yesterday, and he can waddle from room to room and he does that (and is not hiding under the bed or in the closet). He does not have a fever.
Had to post this just to get it out of my head.
Very worried. He is obviously very sick with either a bowel obstruction or a UTI (urinary tract infection). I can't afford to take him to the vet and get a major diagnosis like feline diabetes or something requiring surgery. Just too much money at this particular time. So, using Google and a dozen or so vet sites and forums, I decided to force feed him:
Food syringe 10ml
2oz canned food (is puree type) mixed with 1oz Pedialyte, and 3ml of pet vitamin liquid.
I am feeding him 10ml (10cc) doses, three at a time for 30ml of food/electrolytes per feeding. *sigh*. He is not in pain, but he may be dying from something like diabetes or kidney failure or other major illness. I have a cat laxative from Nutri-vet that I have been giving him in case he does have a blockage. He has not pooped in three days that I know of.
I hate this. I love this cat so much and I do not want him to die. He is about 12 years old now and overweight (my fault there). I have to prepare for the worse, but I will care for him best I can and hope for the best. From what I have read, a vet charges something like $1800 for treatment and I just can't spend that right now.
I have been giving him extra love and keeping an eye on him closely. Since I work during the day, I worry about him. I am supposed to keep him hydrated, and the food mixture I am feeding him has the Pedialyte in it to replace electrolytes. He seems to be more alert than yesterday, and he can waddle from room to room and he does that (and is not hiding under the bed or in the closet). He does not have a fever.
Had to post this just to get it out of my head.