Topic: Poorly Riley... again - UPDATE (Read 25064 times)

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #69 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:29:59 AM »

Am pleased to report a fine specimen of a poo was removed from the litter tray this morning, just need a number two (in more ways that one!) and then I'll be happy

clarenmax · « **Reply #68 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:58:02 AM »

Hope the boys are feeling much better today

Topsy Turvey · « **Reply #67 on:** February 17, 2009, 07:26:49 AM »

Poor little lads. Hope they get better very soon x

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #66 on:** February 17, 2009, 07:00:18 AM »

Quote from: Liz on February 16, 2009, 20:50:02 PM

Nice to see who's in charge Helen!

Was just thinking the same meself, but sending every good wish for the boys this morning.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #65 on:** February 16, 2009, 20:52:27 PM »

Oh dear, Lukey being difficult

Liz · « **Reply #64 on:** February 16, 2009, 20:50:02 PM »

Nice to see who's in charge Helen!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #63 on:** February 16, 2009, 20:48:40 PM »

Riley 0 - Webbox treats 1 Think I'll have the King Prawns for myself

Lukey 1 - Webbox treats 0

Lukey 1 - Wafer thin turkey ham 0

Lukey 1 - Chicken breast 0

Lukey 1 - Butter 0

Lukey 1 - Dairylea 0

Lukey 1 - Defurr-um treats 0

Lukey 0 - Brute force 1

Millys Mum · « **Reply #62 on:** February 16, 2009, 19:48:58 PM »

Its good for alot of bacteria and i think it has anti inflammatory action in the bowel too so another plus. It treats giardia too which is a common cause of tummy upset.
I think thats the same dose my lot had when i had a case of dicky tummy jumping between them, they used to bring neighbours garbage home so i do wonder what they ate and i didnt see

It works quickly unless that was coincidence and they had nothing

they would have been stalked for samples had it continued lol

Baggy · « **Reply #61 on:** February 16, 2009, 19:47:34 PM »

Oh no, poor boys. Tableting one cat is bad enough, hope they fall for the treats...
Our vet also suggested a smear of butter or Marmite on the broken edge of tablets to stop the foaming.

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #60 on:** February 16, 2009, 19:46:01 PM »

Don't know whether its still available but I found Sutherlands potted beef brilliant when I had to give Tiny regular medication for his thyroid. Its sticky enough to hold a tablet and tasty enough (to cats - although it is human food) for them to wolf it down

Janeyk · « **Reply #59 on:** February 16, 2009, 19:40:23 PM »

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on February 16, 2009, 19:35:17 PM

for all their well wishes, I know their problems aren't as serious as other cats on Purrs are going through right now but it doesn't stop me worrying about them

MM, is Metronidazole a good antibiotic? The bottle says 200mg but the vet has broken them into quarters so each dose is 50mg, they're on it twice daily for five days - does that sound about right?

Quote from: Millys Mum on February 16, 2009, 19:24:05 PM
Metronidazole are bitter, i put marmite round them before pilling to help seal the nasty in or broke into an empty capsule, aslong as they dont taste them they wont foam up

Lu's slipped down without touching the sides (a fluke I think!) so no frothing whatsoever but Riley was literally drooling and that's just from it being in his mouth. I've just been shopping and bought a few new 'weapons' - King Prawns for Riley (Lu hates them), Bernard Matthews wafer thin turkey ham for Lu and also Mark just posted on another thread about Webbox treats being chewy so I've bought a few flavours to try. They tried them once before and weren't interested but I can't remember what flavour that was so have bought a couple of different ones to try.

When our Smokey had to take tablets I used to break a king prawn in half and stuff half a tablet in each, he loved prawns so they went down a treat, hope they are better soon

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #58 on:** February 16, 2009, 19:35:17 PM »

for all their well wishes, I know their problems aren't as serious as other cats on Purrs are going through right now but it doesn't stop me worrying about them

MM, is Metronidazole a good antibiotic? The bottle says 200mg but the vet has broken them into quarters so each dose is 50mg, they're on it twice daily for five days - does that sound about right?

Quote from: Millys Mum on February 16, 2009, 19:24:05 PM

Metronidazole are bitter, i put marmite round them before pilling to help seal the nasty in or broke into an empty capsule, aslong as they dont taste them they wont foam up

Lu's slipped down without touching the sides (a fluke I think!) so no frothing whatsoever but Riley was literally drooling and that's just from it being in his mouth. I've just been shopping and bought a few new 'weapons' - King Prawns for Riley (Lu hates them), Bernard Matthews wafer thin turkey ham for Lu and also Mark just posted on another thread about Webbox treats being chewy so I've bought a few flavours to try. They tried them once before and weren't interested but I can't remember what flavour that was so have bought a couple of different ones to try.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #57 on:** February 16, 2009, 19:24:05 PM »

Metronidazole are bitter, i put marmite round them before pilling to help seal the nasty in or broke into an empty capsule, aslong as they dont taste them they wont foam up

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #56 on:** February 16, 2009, 18:32:44 PM »

Awww poor boys and poor you! Hope they're back to normal soon

Team Svartalfheims · « **Reply #55 on:** February 16, 2009, 18:16:55 PM »

Myself and the Team are sending the boys lots and lots of get well soon hugs xxxx

bonnielass · « **Reply #54 on:** February 16, 2009, 17:23:58 PM »

Sending lots of healing vibes for poor Riley and Lukey

hope they soon feel better

pappilon · « **Reply #53 on:** February 16, 2009, 17:13:42 PM »

Oh poor boys, sending get well wishes to Riley & Lukey

Kirst · « **Reply #52 on:** February 16, 2009, 16:37:25 PM »

Poor boys!! It wasn't so long ago my lot had a tummy bug but they all picked up quite quickly - I am sure Lukey an Riley will too.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #51 on:** February 16, 2009, 16:32:38 PM »

Poor boys and hope the abs work and quickly

ChrisB · « **Reply #50 on:** February 16, 2009, 15:56:25 PM »

Do hope the boys are soon feeling better and good luck with the tablets, it can be so difficult.

Janeyk · « **Reply #49 on:** February 16, 2009, 11:12:27 AM »

awww, poor little kitties, hope the meds work and wishing them well soon xx

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #48 on:** February 16, 2009, 11:08:04 AM »

Ahhhhh poor babies give them a hug from me and hope they both feel better soon xxxx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #47 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:49:54 AM »

Just gave them their tablets - what a palava! They both refused it in a defurr-um and then Dairylea so it must be pretty nasty tasting stuff. I had to resort to giving them it the hard way. Lu (who I thought would be the most difficult) was a dream and I evened opened his mouth again to check he'd swallowed as it seemed to easy. Riley was another matter, he struggled and kicked and although the tablet went in 3 times it came out 3 times. He was foaming at the mouth poor thing

I then tried a defurr-um again but this time sealed it up with the discarded half of the treat. He still refused it but was happily eating his Felix stick treat so I rubbed a felix treat over the defurr-um treat and he fell for it!

sheryl · « **Reply #46 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:46:33 AM »

Oh no - get better soon beautiful boys

clarenmax · « **Reply #45 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:36:27 AM »

Awwww, poor boys

Dawn F · « **Reply #44 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:34:26 AM »

bless them

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #43 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:20:24 AM »

Have just got back from the vets with both boys

Last night Riley pooed (liquid poo) in his bed and then in his tent, Lu was sick twice and although I didn't see him do it he had diaorrhea on his leg fur. I thought for a minute he'd gone in the litter tray and got some of Riley's poo on him but when I looked closer you could see it was round his bumhole too.

They had a thorough examination and the vet said if I hadn't told him about the diaorrhea he would have declared them 100% fit and healthy. They're both still their normal selves and were both purring for cuddles this morning. They've been given 5 days of antibiotics (metronidazole) and if that doesn't work then it's poo samples all round! The vet did suggest doing fecal samples first but that would mean the AB's would have to be delayed by 3 days and I want them to get better sooner rather than later. He said Pro-Kolin wouldn't be useful as they are having AB's at the same time and that there's no need to feed chicken as they are used to Bozita and have never had any issues.

I just feel so sorry for them, It's their Birthday on Thursday too

clarenmax · « **Reply #42 on:** February 16, 2009, 08:57:22 AM »

Awww, get well soon RIley hun, lets get rid of that poorly tum

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #41 on:** February 16, 2009, 07:28:08 AM »

Quote from: Bazsmum on February 16, 2009, 01:46:49 AM

Sending healing vibes to gorgeous Riley's tum~~~~~~~

Adding to those from me and Paddy

Bazsmum · « **Reply #40 on:** February 16, 2009, 01:46:49 AM »

Sending healing vibes to gorgeous Riley's tum~~~~~~~

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #39 on:** February 15, 2009, 23:04:43 PM »

Get well soon Riley xxx

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #38 on:** February 15, 2009, 22:04:35 PM »

Bless his little heart

Hope his tum sorts out sooner rather than later.

to you to, R x

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #37 on:** February 15, 2009, 21:49:24 PM »

So sorry I missed this Helen. Big hugs to Mr Riley boy and hope he is back to normal very soon

Baggy · « **Reply #36 on:** February 15, 2009, 21:41:09 PM »

Poor little runny Riley-bum. Hope this clears up soon

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #35 on:** February 15, 2009, 20:17:41 PM »

Poor Pipsqueak

Quote from: psychopunk on February 15, 2009, 20:03:12 PM

you wrote that you took Riley to the vets and he's had a steroid injection and Prokolin. What does it mean? Was it to treat diaorrhea or something else as well?

They were both to help the diaorrhea, the steroid injection was to calm any inflammation in his gut and the Prokolin paste is a pro-biotic and helps bulk the stools - apparently

psychopunk · « **Reply #34 on:** February 15, 2009, 20:03:12 PM »

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on February 15, 2009, 17:57:05 PM

Spoke to soon Just been upstairs and found a very runny poo in one of the trays

The same here, while on the chicken diet it was ok, but today Pipsqueak did a runny poo again. That means vet visit next week! I really hoped I wouldn't have to stress him out by it, but his health comes first.

Tiggy's mum Helen you wrote that you took Riley to the vets and he's had a steroid injection and Prokolin. What does it mean? Was it to treat diaorrhea or something else as well?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #33 on:** February 15, 2009, 18:55:03 PM »

Oh dear but good job you cant smell!

Hope his tummy settles

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #32 on:** February 15, 2009, 17:57:05 PM »

Spoke to soon

Just been upstairs and found a very runny poo in one of the trays

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #31 on:** February 15, 2009, 16:43:43 PM »

I'm glad Riley's better but I'm very sorry to hear that you've lost your sense of smell, Helen

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #30 on:** February 15, 2009, 16:40:20 PM »

Me too, I had an op in September which worked for a few months but I've had no sense of smell now for around 6 weeks. Have a Hospital appt on Thursday but I think they'll only confirm what I already know

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