*stress, worry, meh*

[mooncat_chelion]

Took Prince to the vet yesterday since lately he hadn't been eating much and he felt thinner than usual. Turns out he was down to 9 pounds...something and for a cat that's normally in the 12 pound range, that's a significant weight change. He was also a little sniffly/congested sounding. He already had bloodwork this past March, but the vet did another round, and also took some x-rays, both of which came back within normal limits. His Thyroid is normal, no sign of kidney failure, etc.

He was also somewhat dehydrated so he got subcutaneous fluids and was put on Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine that is also an appetite stimulant in cats. (giving it to him is an adventure, I never was skilled at giving cats pills). Last night neither of us got any sleep as Prince was up and down off the bed all night, meowing unhappily at us and seeming to want to be petted. He's still a little out of it, but he has eaten...a little...and has enough energy to jump on my desk and demand attention.

Next step is an abdominal ultrasound, so we're waiting for the vet's office to call us back once they can get a hold of the tech that does them. *sighs* I'm hoping it's nothing too serious, but honestly, I'm worried. I do not want to lose another cat so soon after Mojo's passing, and I'm...terrified he might die, if that's his fate, while we're away at Anthrocon. Frankly, I'm kind of hoping it's worms, or something like that, because we can medicate him for that. If it is some form of intestinal cancer, or anything else like that...well, I don't even want to contemplate it right now.

Comments

[rainbow-lioness.livejournal.com]

Will say a prayer for Prince. Fingers crossed it is nothing serious.

[mooncat.livejournal.com]

Thank you *fingers crossed as well*

[(Anonymous)]

Sorry to hear that. As for getting the meds in I'd suggest getting some chicken or tuna Beachnut baby food (others contain ingredients not good for felines). If it's a capsule open it and pour it into a small amount of the baby food. If it's a pill, crush it as fine as you can and mix it in. My cat usually dove into it like a treat.