Artie is a valiant soul. You have done, and continue to do, your very best for him, and Artie knows that, and he loves you as much as you love him. If you make a mistake, he forgives you for it. The challenge is always, do we forgive ourselves for our mistakes? Even harder, do we forgive ourselves for the mistakes that we may have made, when we're not even sure whether they were mistakes at all? You're not God, no matter what Artie may think. And that is the thing that you must forgive yourself for.(Paraphrased):
I wish I could tell you that you'll never make any mistakes taking care of the people you love, but I can't because it isn't true. What I can tell you is that you'll do your very best for them, and they'll know that, and when you make a mistake the people who love you will forgive you for it.
Of course, we're going to respond but only in a loving, supportive manner. As one of the soldiers in Artie's Army we care about you, plain and simple! Would it harm anything if you waited until the N Vet returns on Tuesday to ask whether or not to make a change with Artie's meds or food?I am venting.. and I do not expect anyone to respond.. Just not having a good day.
I believe Artie's answer to that particular question translates "Well, if you're going to ask me stupid questions just when I'm having fun, maybe I should go have my fun elsewhere!"Artie is very "happy" tonight. I asked him if he wanted to leave me. He jumped down. Guess I got my answer
I know it's tempting to lump things together, especially negative things when we are feeling badly. But in reality, they have nothing to do with one another, and certainly those things you listed, while they are sad events, have nothing to do with Artie and his health issues. His many, many good days bear this out. How many times have you been very upset and thinking negatively, only for him to prove those thoughts unfounded? You are right. It's summertime. Many of us, human, feline, and otherwise, don't have the interest in food that we do when it's cooler. As long as Artie is drinking SOMETHING, and/or getting his sub-Q, eating SOMETHING, and eliminating both ways, I would not be too upset. Try to pray and think GOOD thoughts for Artie. Prayer has a lot of power. And good thoughts do, too. Best to you both for a better day/evening/night.Hello Army, It is the week-end and this forum is very slow.. also the summer..
Please pardon the typos, and rambling.. Artie is having another bad day... sigh
He is constipated... how can that be!!! on the Prescription Fiber Response diet!!!
I am kind of beside myself about this.. I was thinking this, but did not have confirmation of it until late this afternoon..
Artie was coaxed into the litter box. It took a while, producing only a 1/2 inch piece, which was a bit harder that it has been.....sigh....constipation... hence, not eating, hence the foamy vomit from Friday....
I really give up... I do not know what to do...
I had an idea of this, so I gave him one dose of 1cc of lactulose this morning. After seeing this, I tried to get in 3 cc late this afternoon. Before I realized this, I gave him a Cypro, and a Cerenia... neither seem to help him...
The fact is, he is not getting the appropriate dose of miralax, due to the dry food. I should have immediately started the stool softener..but I did not.. sigh.. another mistake and another expense for meds. I have the adult dose in the house; but he needs half that dose. It is gel in a capsule, so I cannot split the dose...wonder if an adult dose would hurt????I have to special order the pediatric dose for him....
I hate to say this, but I am thinking this may be his last week....I know, I am thinking negatively... but there are many reasons why I am thinking this..
The week we are in, and getting into, has notoriously been a horrendous week for me...
My mom's anniversary is today, the 22. I tripped at work and broke my arm, 5 years ago on Sunday-23, , and my parents Wedding Anniversary is on the 27th... a lot of bad memories... why not add to it?? (sarcastic).....also had a hit and run (to my car) a year ago this week.
I am venting.. and I do not expect anyone to respond..
Just not having a good day... Tomorrow, I will stay home due to the extraordinary traffic around this area....beach---SandSculpting Festival, down the other end, but still impacts the entire city...
...and the day is young.Thank you for the kick int he butt. I needed it..
Artie was with me all night long, cuddling both on the recliner and in bed. I was up early, for church. He got up with me, wanting food, but refusing his prescription food. He still did not poop.
I am doing the tough love.. I am not giving in to him. I did give him 4 cc of lactulose yesterday, and another 3 today.
He is getting into the habit of our food 'game'. What did I start!!
Artie is eating only a few pieces of food at a time.. perhaps a total of just over 1/8 cup all day. He is not drinking water.. no poop..
I was restless this morning.. the time really dragged on. Artie was in a very clingy mood. He wanted food, he wanted litter box.. but no on both things... and he did not want to be brushed today.
I did lay down on the bed for an hour or so. No visit from Artie, which I found strange.
When I did get up, Artie was right there with me. I think he was expecting new food.
I went into his bathroom, finding a 4 x 1 inch piece of hard poop. At least he went. Not much for him, but he went! It is a start; now to continue.
He has been sleeping all afternoon.
That's right, foxden , I would give Lola dry seeds mixed with her wet food. The prescription was for 12-15 seeds each day, but I used to put in the bowl the tiny tip of a teaspoon.Cindy,
I think Antonio65 said he gave psyllium seeds to Lola. That would add the fiber, but not the slime in the food. I'm not 100% sure I remember that correctly.
If there is a way to give seeds, that might go in wet food.....
Yes, they told me that the seeds have the ability to absorb water and make poop softer.There are also treats and pastes with psyllium in it. I've used them for Maggie when she's constipated. I guess it draws water to the poop to make it come out easier?