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    Perpetual ear infection, bright red blood in stool, and three random episodes of drooling (vet appointment made!)

    Thank you for the update, I've thought about him often. I'm so glad the problem can be resolved! My kitties had tapeworms once from a giant flea infestation in a crummy apartment, it was grossest experience I've ever had. Worm segments and flea dirt everywhere... But once it's over he'll be a...
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    He had a very bad night and I was able to get her to come first thing in the morning. He's no longer in pain. Just gonna give closure to this thread. Yesterday was his best day eating. He had about 140 calories and lots of energy, but he was also having what I thought were myoclonic seizures...
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    I was writing an update when he had a seizure. We're saying goodbye tomorrow. My sweet strong boy.
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    I've been updating the vet instead of this thread. We have the vomiting under control but he's still having diarrhea, still nauseated, still not eating more than 70 calories a day (I got it up to 60+ by switching to a new high calorie dry food that he likes). He looks old and tired. The weight...
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    Constipation questions - IBD or cancer

    All of the mobile vets in my area are only doing telemedicine for current patients but they're definitely worth a try as well. Good luck, I hope you have lots of good days left and won't have to do it soon.
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    Constipation questions - IBD or cancer

    I'm so sorry for what you and your baby are going through. I've been to lots of vets throughout the pandemic and they're all making visitor exceptions for euthanasia. You will have to wear a mask and gloves but they'll allow you inside. Call all around if your current hospital doesn't allow it...
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    New cat Lolli, FIV positive, and our other 2 cats. Now what?

    I've read through this thread and I'm so glad you ended up keeping Lolli despite it not being an ideal situation. I know he appreciates it from the bottom of his heart. You're very brave to not only be working in a grocery at this time but also taking in a feral boy. Chilling more with age is...
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    Any ideas to get cat to eat

    You know her best, if you think she's feeling sick then she's probably feeling sick. Being interested in food but then turning away from it after getting a whiff is likely nausea; she wants to eat but it's too gross. If she's loafing on her front paws (putting weight on them and not relaxed)...
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    Any ideas to get cat to eat

    Slurries are the only thing that's worked with my very nauseated boy. Try putting the kitten food with a little bit of water in a blender until it's a slurry that she can lick up without chewing. Sometimes I add a bit of tuna/tuna water if it's a fishy flavor. I blend until it's a thick and...
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    I'm SO, so relieved after meeting with this palliative vet. She was very kind and patient. She spent an entire two hours here going over all of his history in depth and what our options are. My boy now has subcutaneous fluids, pepcid, cerenia, B12, transdermal mirataz, CBD oil and I can...
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    One of the mobile vets was very kind to me. She said it's "shocking" that these practices won't sell me the injections. She also called about the VCPR enforcement after seeing my link but it's still active in our state. Not knowing that he'd already had biopsies and surgery, she wondered if it's...
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    I DON'T UNDERSTAND. These people are forcing me to further traumatize or put down my cat. I received a response from one of the mobile vets who clearly didn't read my email and told me she can't help me but to ask all of the vets who have seen him for pre-filled syringes. The fact I had is...
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    Yes but it's cruel to give an appetite stimulant without an anti-nausea medication. He's not eating due to nausea.
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    I appreciate that but after going through this three times in such a short period all I can do is keep going forward or blow my brains out and I have only the intention of doing the former (as long as my last cat survives and continues to need me hahaha).
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    After many song attempts, both of my boys instantly reacted to this one by getting very drowsy and comfortable: I was talking out loud about possibly taking him to the vet for shots. When the conversation ended I looked over at him and his eyes were wide and scared, his tail thrashing about...
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    Sorry for double posting, I can't edit. All the stuff I ordered arrived early today. I was very excited at first thinking maybe I wouldn't need cerenia. He won't even taste the new brand of freeze dried treats, he won't eat anything healthy for him. I made the SEB syrup but there's no way to get...
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    Last night he vomited and had diarrhea three times, they seem to come together. He gave me the look. You all know the look. Usually I don't let my babies suffer long enough to give me the look. I cried and cried. It now feels selfish to hold on to hope that IBD treatment might work. I don't want...
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    I already asked the vet for cerenia injections a week ago when they suggested monthly B12/fluids, they said I would have to bring him in and have them do it. I have to assume that's so they can charge me an extra $69 because I'm perfectly capable of giving shots. Traumatizing him with another...
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    Weight Loss - Cancer? IBD? Euthanasia?

    You're absolutely right and I try so hard to only exude love and calm near him. I've been gardening and trying to get my mind off of all of this but it's just impossible, I'm completely absorbed. I live and breath cat drama and I'm so tired. I won't be able to think of anything else for more...
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