Originally Posted by walkingcarpets

Thanks, the injection seemed to help and he ate a little last night. I left him in a room by himself to sleep overnight and this morning, he seems back to his usual self. I'm waiting for him and the older boy to do their number 2 as this seems to be a telling sign if things are okay. Am feeding the RC Gastro Food for the next few days then hopefully back on their usual stuff.

How's your boy now? Can be worrying when they don't seem themselves and off their food to that extent. Is hard to know what is up and no way of telling anything internal until tests are carried out.

Did your vet say to bring him back in if he's not eaten within 24 hours, is he drinking.

Hope it's okay for me to ask in this way. At least you're not alone in this in that there's peeps rooting here for you and your boy, hopefully this viral infection will pass quickly as your boy makes a perky recovery.

I love his bed, did you make it?

Originally Posted by Paddypaws

Aww Jill, I do hope he has eaten something for you by now, otherwise i would be quite worried about issues with fatty liver.
I suppose the ABX were just to rule out any secondary bacterial infection as the vet seemed to think it was viral in origin? They very often include a light steroid to reduce inflammation and boost appetite, do you know if this was given?
I am sure you are offering him lots of tempting foods, how about some full fat probiotic yoghurt? Good protein and also will give him some fluids.

Originally Posted by jill3

I am so glad your little one is feeling better.
I agree it is a worry when they are not well. If only they could talk!
Harley has improved a little today. He has had some fish and a drink. He went in the garden for 5 minutes this morning to get some fresh air. He is now asleep in the chair.
I was told by the vet to go back on Monday if he had not eaten or there was no improvement.
The pic at the bottom of my page is Chloe in the bed. I bought this bed for a old cat that we had because it has deep sides and is warm and cosy. Sadly he died before he got to sleep in it.
I have attached a couple of pics of Harley.
Would like to see a pic of your littel one

Originally Posted by Paddypaws

Glad he has eaten a little. If you are not sure about the yoghurt how about making him some chicken broth....boiling up a couple of chicken legs or a carcass, remove the meat then boil bones for longer to get the broth. It is more tempting than plain water and will help improve his electrolyte balance if he has had the runs.