Annette Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'm an emotional wreck right now. Sniffer (the cutie in my avatar) just hasn't been himself for the past week or so, just lying around and not eating very much. He's done this before that's why I didn't think nothing of it. This past weekend he stopped eating all together and we called the vet and he told us that it sounded like he had a tooth infection. He said to try feeding him canned food until he could get him an appointment, so then at least he's eating something. That worked and he is eating the canned food but he's still just skin and bones. Yesterday and this morning have been the hardest for me , I watch him and in my mind I have a feeling there's something else wrong besides a tooth and his age (he's roughly 15 yrs. old). His appointment is tomorrow, that's the earliest they had, I'm trying to prepare myself for the worst but I still don't think that will help me. Thanks for listening to me ramble and cry, I feel a bit better now that I talked about it, I'll let you all know what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Annette, I am so sorry to hear about your furbaby! I hope it is just his teeth and that after tomorrow he will be on his way to recovery!! Hugs to you dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'm hoping your feelings are wrong, Annette and your Sniffer will be just fine. Let us know how you make out tomorrow at the vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I will be praying for just plain old gingivitis!! Let us know how the appointment goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color Me Holly Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I will keep you in my thoughts. I hope all goes well tomorrow. <hugs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Annette so sorry to here about your furbaby being sick and I do pray that everything will be ok with Sniffer.....let us know what the vets says...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Your and your furbaby are in my thoughts and prayers today. I'm also very sorry that you have to wait. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 My daughter's cat, Peter, was feeling ill - not eating at all and his fur was puffed up all the time. After lots of tests and finally an x-ray it turned out he had about 50 hair ties, rubber bands and other junk lodged in his stomach. He had to have an operation to remove them. Some must have been in there for years. It seems that an ingredient in the rubber may have been responsible then, over time, for causing a vitamin e deficiency caused him to have yellow fat disease. The fat around his stomach wouldn't heal and just went black and died. He had to then have liposuction to remove the fat from around his stomach. He is so much better now - looks a bit silly but is much happier. His weight went from 21lbs at his highest (he is a large cat) to 13.2 lbs after the operation. Much of the loss was from loss of appetite. He is back up to 14.5 lbs now. My daughter has just quit her paying job to take an unpaid internship. All the money she had saved so that she could take the internship is now gone - but worth it. The vet was wonderful and really helped her afford the treatment. My thoughts are with you and your kitty. Lisa R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Mini Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 im so sorry to hear about your beautiful furbaby! I will keep him in my prayers, I really hope its just a tooth ache! please keep us posted!! *big BIG hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 oooo, I hate it when our furbabies are sick! I hope Sniffer gets the help he need and feels better reall soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 You are in my prayers. I hope your furbaby perks up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless1 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Oh Annette! Hugs to you and the fur-baby! It probably *is* just a tooth problem. One of my grandfather's recently adopted strays was down to skin and bones before anyone realized the cat didn't have enough teeth to eat dry food... on a diet of wet food, the cat is now fine. I'm trying to prepare myself for the worst but I still don't think that will help me. "Preparing yourself" is so you don't shriek, "No! No!" in the vet's office, slug the vet, get arrested, and have to explain all this to your family. It doesn't remotely get you off the hook for wandering around crying or whatever your baseline reaction to grief is. But your fur-baby probably *will* be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalygirl Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Oh Annette, I hope that your furbaby is ok, and that the appointment goes well. I don't know if this will help at all, but I had a friend with an older cat with tooth problems, and when she wasn't even eating her favorite wet cat food, my vet suggested feeding her baby food. Kitty loved it and perked right up after the first few jars. She saw it as such a treat! Hugs and positive thoughts to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I am so sorry to hear this! my heart goes out to you and know that we are always here for you.. Fur babies are sometime is worse cause they can't talk and tell us what is going on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Poor little Sniffer - and poor you, too! Please try to hold onto a positive attitude. This will help you both, as Sniffer is bound to feel upset when you're upset. It really seems as if the vet's right about the tooth - as Sniffer's eating the wet food, he isn't so ill that he's lost his appetite. I will definitely keep fingers, etc. crossed until your update tomorrow. Hang in there - we're all behind you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 You and little Sniffer are very much in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Annette, I am sorry to hear that your furbaby is not feeling well. He and you are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 aw, annette, i'm sorry you're so worried! jennifer's right. it's especially tough when we don't know what's wrong. hope the vet can figure that out quickly and gently. please let us know how things go. the Katz and i are sending good wishes your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Poor little Sniffer! I know it's no use to tell you not to worry Annette, but I'm sure he'll be just fine. If he's eating wet food, that's a sure sign that he's not sick-sick. If he were, he wouldn't eat anything at all. It sounds like it's a tooth ache and that's easy for them to fix. Cats can drop weight at an alarming rate so it's no wonder that you're worried. But I'm sure it'll all be fine and he'll be back to normal soon. Hugs to you and nose nuzzles to Sniffer, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 aw, annette, i'm sorry your so worried! jennifer's right. it's especially tough when we don't know what's wrong. hope the vet can figure that out quickly and gently. please let us know how things go. the Katz and i are sending good wishes your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippet-gal Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Sorry to read about Sniffer, Annette. If only we could explain that the things that the vet does is to make them feel better, it would be so much easier at times like these. Caring thoughts to you both. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Sending hugs and good wishes to you and to Sniffer, Annette...Try not to worry too much (I know...easier said than done), if he's eating, it's a good sign... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grynche Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Waiting for tests and x-rays is the hardest. Hoping it's just a tooth problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Well I'm back with not so good news. The vet couldn't find anything wrong with his teeth. He said that he'll run tests to see what else could be causing this, but I'm not to hopeful. Last night he had a turn for the worst to me, he was on his way to the liter box and he fell with a thud to the floor, I had to pick him up and take him to it, this morning before we left he couldn't even stand up by himself. I really don't want him to suffer anymore than he may be already and I told the vet that. They're keeping him under a constant watch and with the lab being on site they will let me know either tonight or first thing tomorrow morning the results. Thank You all for your thoughts and prayers, they mean so much to me and our family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 It is so hard to leave them. My thoughts are with you. Lisa R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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