Topic: unexplained aversion to food (Read 65051 times)

LouiseJ · « **Reply #310 on:** March 19, 2013, 11:06:22 AM »

Here's hoping the vet can do something creative like point you in the direction of a complan type product for cats that tastes like a liquid version of his favourite food and is easy on that jaw.

jrichemont · « **Reply #309 on:** March 19, 2013, 10:59:56 AM »

Thanks, everyone, for you kind thoughts and hugs. I am currently at home waiting for the vet to call. I hope she has a miracle but that's what it would take now. Otherwise we will be taking him up there later to day for the last time.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #308 on:** March 19, 2013, 10:53:09 AM »

And some more - think of them like a security blanket.....

Jiji · « **Reply #307 on:** March 19, 2013, 10:48:16 AM »

A few more thoughts winging their way to you and Jonah

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #306 on:** March 19, 2013, 10:21:28 AM »

Adding my

to all the others and so hope that Jonah can manage to eat. You are in all my thoughts at this difficult time.

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #305 on:** March 19, 2013, 08:07:54 AM »

Nothing really constructive to add so will just send a few

You've fought so hard for Jonah Jeremy and I completely understand your frustration at the situation.

LouiseJ · « **Reply #304 on:** March 19, 2013, 07:45:00 AM »

Wishing you all the very best today.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #303 on:** March 19, 2013, 07:04:21 AM »

Jeremy, am hoping that maybe the Vet will have a more positive slant on things, if Jonah can be persuaded to eat again.

You and Lynn have both acted very much in Jonah's interests to date, and can be relied on to do whatever's necessary for his welfare, whichever way that may ultimately go.

Am hoping that the time is not yet for letting Jonah go, though. I know how very precious every single day is to the three of you. I think all of us do, and wish you well.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #302 on:** March 19, 2013, 02:03:05 AM »

I am so very sorry

jrichemont · « **Reply #301 on:** March 19, 2013, 01:26:36 AM »

I know they don't. We've had the discussion tonight. Lynn will call the vet tomorrow and ask if there's any future. I just find it frustrating because there's nothing wrong with him aside from his jaw trouble. If he'd just eat he'd bounce back but right now he's at death's door.

CatGirl · « **Reply #300 on:** March 18, 2013, 21:59:12 PM »

I know that you are already worried Jeremy but,cats don't show if they're in pain as we do.

heather sullivan · « **Reply #299 on:** March 18, 2013, 18:19:44 PM »

I know of cats that have had a feeding inserted into the stomach, which can be left in for months. Only problem is they need a short term GA to insert it. Poor Jonah, it must be so frustrating

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #298 on:** March 18, 2013, 15:53:58 PM »

Jeremy

This is such a difficult difficult time for you. I know we can do little in practical terms, but we're all here to support you however we're able.

jrichemont · « **Reply #297 on:** March 18, 2013, 14:45:30 PM »

Fortunately he seems not to be in any pain at all. I picked him up and took him to bed this morning and he dozed next to me, treadled gently and purred when I stroked his head. He just gets thinner and thinner. I don't think there's much to be done, really, though I will talk to the vet.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #296 on:** March 18, 2013, 10:38:46 AM »

I know how much you love Jonah and how heartbreaking it must be to see him like he is but from what I am reading and how little he is eating, I am worried about his quality of life now and how much pain he is in.

I am sure you are thinking about this too and maybe you should ask your vet what he would do if it was his cat .

Sending loads of good wishes

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #295 on:** March 18, 2013, 08:09:08 AM »

I'm adding my hugs too

and hoping that Jonah has picked up this morning.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #294 on:** March 18, 2013, 06:56:26 AM »

Jeremy, am sending you and Jonah a hug each this morning.

Thinking of you, and hoping things may turn the corner today so you have more positive news for us.

CatGirl · « **Reply #293 on:** March 17, 2013, 12:10:11 PM »

Poor Jonah,i imagine he must be in awful pain,i suppose it must be like a mouth ulcer.Sending good wishes to you both.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #292 on:** March 17, 2013, 06:58:47 AM »

Morning Jeremy. How's Jonah this morning? Sending you more positive vibes and hoping you can persuade him to eat some more today.

jrichemont · « **Reply #291 on:** March 17, 2013, 00:58:15 AM »

Hi all. Jonah has managed to eat a small amount - mostly because we stuffed it into his mouth via syringe. I have a lovely photo of me and him that I'd post a link to if I could figure out how. The image is on Picasa but I can't find any way of getting the url; maybe someone knows how to do this? Anyway he's in his box at the moment and he does show interest in food but the actual eating and swallowing part just seems too painful.

jrichemont · « **Reply #290 on:** March 16, 2013, 13:41:31 PM »

I'm sure Jonah has picked up on my stress; cats know all sorts of stuff and he started going downhill 6 hours before my mother called with the news. He's eaten 3tiny bits of steak today plus some liquid food we squirted into his mouth. And he liked a little jelly (luckily with medicine mixed in). Nowhere near enough of course but still better than nothing. Plus he drank some water but all he really wants is to sleep, preferably under the duvet with his paws pressed against me and his head on my shoulder. He dribbles too, now because his jaw is so obviously painful. I can feel it grinding like a rusty hinge if I put my hand on his neck.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #289 on:** March 16, 2013, 13:26:00 PM »

Quote from: Skiddaw on March 16, 2013, 12:58:09 PM

So sorry...what a terrible time you are having.

I will keep everything crossed that Jonah is just having a temporary set-back. He obviously loves you dearly- is it possible he's picked up on the stress you're experiencing and has come out in sympathy?

Poor you

I do hope that this is right but I know that my little birman was losing weight by hardly eating and he is only 2.

I so understand that you just want to scream at the world and sending loads of good vibes

Skiddaw · « **Reply #288 on:** March 16, 2013, 12:58:09 PM »

So sorry...what a terrible time you are having.

I will keep everything crossed that Jonah is just having a temporary set-back. He obviously loves you dearly- is it possible he's picked up on the stress you're experiencing and has come out in sympathy?

Poor you

LouiseJ · « **Reply #287 on:** March 16, 2013, 07:43:37 AM »

I do feel for you all at the moment and am so sorry for your loss.
Have you tried calling the RVC for any suggestions / advice?

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #286 on:** March 16, 2013, 06:53:13 AM »

Jeremy

I so wish there were something we could do to help. Sending more positive vibes to Jonah and a gentle ear rub for your beautiful boy.

jrichemont · « **Reply #285 on:** March 16, 2013, 01:54:24 AM »

No it's not enough. He's gone downhill so much I just lack words. Even when I got back from my parents house today he wasn't interested in food. I managed to get 1/2 steroid dose into him which I hope will help but he's eaten almost nothing in 24- almost 48 hours. Right now I don't think he will be with us for long.
I want to howl at the universe. I love my cat.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #284 on:** March 15, 2013, 15:39:55 PM »

Thats not enough food

Sending loads of good vibes for Jonah and you

CatGirl · « **Reply #283 on:** March 15, 2013, 13:52:53 PM »

So sorry for your loss Jeremy,here's hugs for you and Jonah.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #282 on:** March 15, 2013, 12:11:46 PM »

Am sending more positive thoughts for Joanh, and a gentle hug. It's not easy trying to keep your balance when your head feels all funny.

jrichemont · « **Reply #281 on:** March 15, 2013, 12:03:06 PM »

Thanks for your thoughts, everyone.

Jonah is not feeling very chipper at all; he showed no interest in getting out of bed this morning and just snuggled further under the duvet and sneezed. I got him up and tried to interest him in food but no luck. His jaw and nose are so bad that he stood on the sofa waggling his jaw and tried to bat whatever he thinks is the obstruction away with his front paw. Since he was also using it to stand on he fell over. He's not been steady on his paws since the GAs when he stopped breathing. He's not too bad normally but he can no longer cope with the unexpected like suddenly having only three paws for balance.

We gave him a steam treatment and he's now back in his bathroom box where I removed a huge mess of mucus from his face. I guess the steam helped a little bit clearing that but still. No interest in food at all so far and only 40g yesterday.

Jiji · « **Reply #280 on:** March 15, 2013, 09:08:19 AM »

So sorry to hear of the death of your father

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #279 on:** March 15, 2013, 08:25:28 AM »

Jeremy, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #278 on:** March 15, 2013, 07:18:34 AM »

Oh Jeremy, I'm so sorry to learn about your Father's death. Sometimes life kicks you in the teeth and a bit more for good measure. I know how devastating it is to lose someone special, and my heart goes out to you.

Am sending lots of positive vibes for Jonah, as it sounds like he's taken a dip too. Am hoping this is only temporary, as you have more than enough to cope with.

It sounds like your Father was a great character to inspire such affection in Jonah (even if did breach accepted dining etiquette)

jrichemont · « **Reply #277 on:** March 14, 2013, 23:30:22 PM »

Thank you sneakyfeline

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #276 on:** March 14, 2013, 22:54:02 PM »

So sorry for your loss

jrichemont · « **Reply #275 on:** March 14, 2013, 22:43:38 PM »

Dear people ;just to make this year stand out for me, my father has just died. I appreciate he's not a cat but Jonah loved him and he loved Jonah. I remember one time we had my parents over Jonah actually ran up his tummy and licked his nose. Strictly forbidden behaviour at the dinner table. But he did it anyway. I dunno how much more stress I can take. Plus Jonah threw up a mushroom this morning and has been off his food ever since.

Skiddaw · « **Reply #274 on:** March 14, 2013, 15:17:44 PM »

Now, that is one sophisticated cat

Our Munchkin is very 'turkey twizler' in comparison (though he is rather partial to roast quail when it happens to hove into view).

So glad dear Jonah is once again enjoying the finer things of life

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #273 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:18:30 PM »

Oh bless his paws!!

Sadly, whislt I love red wine, I now have to try and track down ones which are low in sulfites, and it can take a bit of the fun out of it.

jrichemont · « **Reply #272 on:** March 13, 2013, 11:52:54 AM »

Personally I prefer a good Barossa shiraz but chacun à son goût... Jonah has even tried pastis and gin and tonic (not at the same time!) though in the latter case the bubbles got up his nose and he spent several minutes sneezing. He was a kitten at the time and just decided to help himself; if it's good enough for his dad it's good enough for him. A philosophy that has generally stood him in good stead with a few hiccoughs along the way in the shape of chilli sauce although he's quite partial to the gentler French mustards.

As you say, he's a true gastronaut and has always been happy to try whatever we are eating, however improbable. I personally think he's the reincarnation of either Apicius or Careme. Either way he sat on my lap and watched both Masterchef and Great British Menu last night while snacking on his mushrooms.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #271 on:** March 13, 2013, 11:41:14 AM »

I'm becoming more and more convinced Jonah is a reincarnation of George IV, a noted epicure in his day

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