Another Vet Appt.

Forge to mention previously. We have to bring Riley in for yet another vet appointment because he is no longer keeping food down. When he does actually bother to eat, he's throwing it back up again. All weekend he pretty much seemed to just stay away from eating in general, really. He would sometimes luck some of the gravy/liquid off some of the soft food and tuna we gave him, but that's about it. And even then, he'd throw some of that up, too.

Vet wants us to bring him in tomorrow for a barium/xray. Because of that, he can't eat anything after 6:00 pm and can't drink anything after midnight. And wouldn't you know it, he seems to be whoring himself out and doing anything he can to get food tonight. What a day for his appetitie to come back! haha I guess the new round of Prednazone is doing it's job.

Hopefully they find out tomorrow what's going on. Of all the things to come out of getting hit by a car, this wouldn't have been on the top of my list - it's so sad. Don't get me wrong - he could certainly stand to lose some weight, but this isn't how I want him to do it - poor baby!

Yup - another one

Yes, I know I have talked a LOT about my cat on here, but you know what? I don't have a baby of my own and I love my cat like a child (and yes, I know that sounds crazy to some haha). But, ever since he got hurt, there's a lot to talk about, so I will! ;-)

Good news! The anti-inflammatory shot (prednazone) worked! He is eating like a champ. The vet said that cats are prone to inflammatory in their intestines/bowels, so he gave me an Rx for prednazone pills for the next week and then we go back next week for another check up for that, his leg, and his gum to see how that's progressing.

Now - just need to not have anytihng else happen!

Kitty no eat :-(

Riley officially hasn't held down any food since last Wednesday night. Well, I lied - he held down a couple pieces this morning, but that's it. So we went for another visit to the vet today. It was like the show Cheers - we walk in and everyone there goes - "Hi Riley! How are you feeling today?!" lol Like I mentioned before, it's sad that he's been there so much that they do know him, but I love that they've grown so fond of him and take such great care of him!

But, the news wasn't good. They're not sure why he's not eating. Could be one of a few things:

1) There is an obstruction
2) There's inflamation or irritation
3) Getting hit caused some of his organs, etc... to move around

They gave him an anti-inflamatory shot today. They said if it's going to work, it'll work within the next 24 hours. So here's to hoping it works! Because if it doesn't work by the time we go back tomorrow, they'll have to move on to the next level. Possibly an xray with barium to see what's going on. Ugh. I really hope this shot works!