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My cat was refusing all his regular foods when experiencing bouts of diarrhea. My vet said he may be associating the food and upset stomach. I bought a new flavor of a food he enjoys and he was happy to eat it. Now I just alternate flavors if he gets picky. I also use a product called Under...

Thanks all! Will research the dasequin/cosequin and for now try crushing up the glycoflex :)

Hey all, I am looking for some joint support for my 16 year old cat. He is also suffering from some brain issues so hard to tell whats causing the lameness in the hind legs but I want to help him any way I can. I ordered the Glycoflex 3 chewable treats and Shnuggles really doesn't like them...

The black dots are most likely cat acne, which isn't serious from what I know but perhaps it led to a more irritated sore? Definitely have the vet confirm if he seems in pain!

Hills a/d is meant for kitties in recovery, your vet may carry it! My 16 year old guy has just had a series of health problems including dehydration requiring subq. I am syringe feeding him about 1/4 a can per day to supplement his kibble. I have also just purchased a product called Under the...

Just an update for everyone... I got my call back from my regular vet late last night (finally, wow!) I asked them again to address the possibility for brain inflammation, and told them that otherwise I felt I had run out of options and that I had booked an appointment for euthanasia. After...

So relatable! I have spent the better part of the last year being "geriatric cat caregiver". A role I have enjoyed, cherished and found a lot of fulfillment in. I am terrified for that purpose to come to and end for me because I know I have lost myself a bit. You should take all the time you...

My regular vet FINALLY called me back... they have prescribed me a low dose amoxicillin to see if brain inflammation has any role in the decline. This is what i have been asking for for a few weeks now. I know he has been suffering from mild cognitive dysfunction for a while but I am just so...

I am so conflicted. Today is a better day.. he is perking up and eating foods again. His legs are even working better. I know this issue is his brain but i can't live with myself not knowing if it is just a treatable infection or failure due to old age. My vet doesn't think its worth exploring...

Thank you so much for the wise words dan. This "last day" together doesn't even feel real. I have had him since i was 13 and am almost 29 now. My best friend :(

The home euthanasia appointment is booked for tomorrow morning. I still don't know if i am making the right decision. I had really wanted to try a round of amoxicillin to rule out brain inflammation but my vet is totally useless :( He isn't strong enough to be carted around to new vets right...

Thank you it means so much right now <3 <3

I'll call today <3

I would be starting fresh with someone new. I have found one vert in my area who does house calls. I'm wondering if I should wait to make that call until I am ready to say goodbye :( I am not sure there is anything they could do for him now

Thanks for the responses all. This forum has been a huge comfort over the last week. My vet has totally let me down. They know Shnuggles is in critical condition and she didnt even both to call me back before going on vacation. Yesterday he didn't eat and is wobblier and less cognitive. I am...

I am thinking about trying this as well. I am wondering if upping him to the Pred everyday could be contributing the the lethargy and just lack of movement in general. If I lower the pred dose to every other day perhaps I could experiment with cbd on the off days and see how he does. Thanks for...

Hi all! I made another (rather flustered) post about my boy Shnuggles a few days ago, and am so appreciative of the responses. In this post I want to focus on Arthritis and pain management. Shnuggles is 16 and his mobility has decreased rapidly in the last month. Currently, he only gets up to...

Thank you so much MissClouseau! I will look into those supplements right away. From this forum I have also learned about Glycoflex, so I have some of that on the way as well.

Hi there and thanks so much for responding. Firstly I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet baby <3 The herpes virus is very challenging, and I too am suspicious of it, and if had any role in the other illness. To answer your questions, his breathing is slightly shallow, however his breaths...