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  1. LLoydE

    Feeding a cat with Megaesophagus

    hi there. got a question for all of you. Ziggy is doing a lot better almost to a point where I think the vet may have Mis -Diagnosed him. We got the boys in different rooms when we feed them. but as usual, the boys are talking and We noticed that both of them will eat HALF their food. then wait...
  2. LLoydE

    Best food for cat with megasophegus?

    I have been making the slurry for the past 6 weeks. and I don't know if I got it right.. but I think I got it close. Take a big spoon and crush the food into the bottom of the bowl. then add 1/8 cup of water to the bowl and mush it together. when you got the thick mush. add the rest of the water...
  3. LLoydE

    How to treat MegaEsophagus

    those are really great ideas. I am into 3d printing. So after seeing what you guys were talking about. I took the dive and went searching. MegaEsophagus Feeder For Small Cat by shaynathemaker I am not sure about the price yet. but should be worth around $20 to print this. I am a little worried...
  4. LLoydE

    How to treat MegaEsophagus

    The Vet was the one who said Ziggy had Mega-E. from where I sat he was having issues with eating and breathing. but I am not an expert so I have to listen to what the vet said. as for his food. our MIL had been feeding him hard for 4 years. and from what I saw he had no trouble with it. it was...
  5. LLoydE

    Need advice please

    cute pic.. and i do understand it.. they are huddled like this for comfort and security. You are on the right path. this is just going to take a little time. I was sure my 2 boys were going to fight it out for a full 8 months. but after 3 days. I could sleep at night. they still did not trust...
  6. LLoydE

    Need advice please

    I will probably get yelled at for this BUT I will suggest. put them in a warm room. plenty of water. and then add some soft music. ( sort of like background music) for food.. I would suggest using canned salmon. not cat food.. but the real thing( sort of lol) and just let them be for a few...
  7. LLoydE

    Emergency

    how old is your cat. and what colour was the discharge. I would be on the phone for sure with a proffesional
  8. LLoydE

    How to treat MegaEsophagus

    HI Everybody I found this site 3 weeks ago and got great advice from a lot of people. So I thought I would stop in here. and see what extra help I can get now. a month ago. I had to check in on my Mother in law cat Ziggy. he is a 12-year-old dsh. and was basically taking care of HER. that right...
  9. LLoydE

    introducing new cats

    Just an update. still having issues with the food. but both cats are no brothers. It is unreal how both of them have become friends. I posted a pic to show you how both of them are. At times I want them to separate. just for my sake. I have a small bed. and now even smaller a wife 2 cats and...
  10. LLoydE

    Feeding a cat with Megaesophagus

    Hi there I just got my mother in laws Cat. she cant take care of him anymore. so my wife and I said we would try and take care of him. we found him in distress 3 weeks ago and almost lost him at the vet. they had to put Ziggy on oxygen. and they ended up doing the whole battery of tests. they...
  11. LLoydE

    introducing new cats

    this is a great site. I want to keep all of you updated. Butters and Ziggy are sharing the town house. Ziggy walks around like he owns the place. Butters no longer hisses but seems to be always watching. Now I do need some more advice. Ziggy because of his mega esophagus. has to be on a special...
  12. LLoydE

    introducing new cats

    thanks to all of you for the help. I want to keep you all updated. both Butters and Ziggy are now sharing a floor. but Ziggy seems to be enjoying the exploring. Butters has claimed a high spot so he can watch. still with the pipe cleaner tail. and now the odd growling. I kept them apart at...
  13. LLoydE

    introducing new cats

    hi there Got a little problem here. My wife and I 8 years ago rescued a run from a little. he was small and his brothers/sisters were pushing him around and not allowing him enough food. we have always been Cat people. so we said we would take him. He is still small but totally enjoyable. he has...
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