[nicolaa123]

Oh good luck on that one the shops are full of lunatics
Right I've been up since before 6am I just couldn't sleep lastnight ,so I'm off to bed for some much needed zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's I hope Meeko is away in the land off nod under his fleecy blanket so I will just leave him to it
Will let you know what tomorrow brings xx

Yeah I'm looking forward to it like a cat with ibd

Hope Meeko has sweet healing dreams nite xx

 

[buffie]

We're back and paws crossed it doesn't look too bad,sorry to be a lazy b*gger but I couldn't face typing this all out again (on Cat Chat)

We're home He is hungry and has eaten a fair bit of food,mainly his dry food but has had some wet.
This will most likely be down to him having had a steroid inj and I think mirtazapine although it isn't on the list .
He seems really well at the minute so paws crossed he is over the worst.
His blood has been tested for just about everything possible some still to come back.
So far the only "high readings" have been MCH and MCHC which I believe could indicate anaemia caused by insufficient B12, the folate and cobalamin wont be back for a couple of days.
PLT is the other high reading not sure what this means for Meeko
The wording used by vet re xrays is this...Xray's NAD except a small amount of gravelling pylorus-stomach not overly distended,suspect delayed gastrix emptying.
He has been prescribed Zantac syrup 1ml twice a day by syringe anyone got any advice as to the best way to do this,I don't see it being popular
So back to vet tomorrow for a check and hopefully that is him on the road to recovery,if not then it looks like its referral time
So there we have it all I can say is,Thank god for insurance

 

[nicolaa123]

We're back and paws crossed it doesn't look too bad,sorry to be a lazy b*gger but I couldn't face typing this all out again (on Cat Chat)

We're home He is hungry and has eaten a fair bit of food,mainly his dry food but has had some wet.
This will most likely be down to him having had a steroid inj and I think mirtazapine although it isn't on the list .
He seems really well at the minute so paws crossed he is over the worst.
His blood has been tested for just about everything possible some still to come back.
So far the only "high readings" have been MCH and MCHC which I believe could indicate anaemia caused by insufficient B12, the folate and cobalamin wont be back for a couple of days.
PLT is the other high reading not sure what this means for Meeko
The wording used by vet re xrays is this...Xray's NAD except a small amount of gravelling pylorus-stomach not overly distended,suspect delayed gastrix emptying.
He has been prescribed Zantac syrup 1ml twice a day by syringe anyone got any advice as to the best way to do this,I don't see it being popular
So back to vet tomorrow for a check and hopefully that is him on the road to recovery,if not then it looks like its referral time
So there we have it all I can say is,Thank god for insurance

Be interesting when the folate and cobalamin comes back..Riley's have always been normal (one of the few normal things about him ) b12 injections are a good idea anyway..but he has my sympathy as they do really hurt! Plt not sure what that is

From the x-rays are they saying he is a bit constipated? Maybe (hopefully) that has been the problem and nothing else..

Hmmmm syrup, good luck with that one Riley has syrup after the referral vet..was a case of grab, hold, open mouth, syringe in and give meds..then clean my wounds :frown2: actually to be fair he was not so bad, but I had evils after

It's really good he is eating :thumbup1: has he been to the toilet as yet?

 

[buffie]

Be interesting when the folate and cobalamin comes back..Riley's have always been normal (one of the few normal things about him ) b12 injections are a good idea anyway..but he has my sympathy as they do really hurt! Plt not sure what that is

From the x-rays are they saying he is a bit constipated? Maybe (hopefully) that has been the problem and nothing else..

Hmmmm syrup, good luck with that one Riley has syrup after the referral vet..was a case of grab, hold, open mouth, syringe in and give meds..then clean my wounds :frown2: actually to be fair he was not so bad, but I had evils after

It's really good he is eating :thumbup1: has he been to the toilet as yet?

The MCH/MCHC look to be connected to the folate and cobalamin so if the MCH/MCHC are high they will be too.
PLT is I think platelet count and his is high which if I understand this correctly means his blood has too many platelets so will/could clot easily.
Having said this none of the results have been singled out as worrying by the vet.
The "gravelling pylorus"(not sure what that means) he thinks is down to a slow gastric system not constipation as such ,I think anyway I will get to speak with him tomorrow,he was at another surgery today when I picked Meeko up so saw a different vet who although he went through the xrays etc he wasn't as good at explaining things.
The change to Zantac seems to be because of the delayed gastric emptying so hopefully that will help.He has pee'd since he came home but no poo,but I forgot to ask if he had at the vets.
He is eating quite well and would eat more I think but I don't want to overload his tum,so I am giving him small amounts at a time.

 

[nicolaa123]

Hopefully Scott will put it into English for you

Think best yo give smaller meals tonight..but very positive sign he wants to eat :thumbup1:

 

[buffie]

Hopefully Scott will put it into English for you

Think best yo give smaller meals tonight..but very positive sign he wants to eat :thumbup1:

He doesn't want to settle at all ,he is still a bit "high" hope it wasn't the Zantac he had before I picked him up
Have just been googling "gravelling pylorus" it doesn't look good,but then I suppose I don't know what they thought when they saw it on the xray Probably best not to google things you know b*gger all about

 

[nicolaa123]

He doesn't want to settle at all ,he is still a bit "high" hope it wasn't the Zantac he had before I picked him up
Have just been googling "gravelling pylorus" it doesn't look good,but then I suppose I don't know what they thought when they saw it on the xray Probably best not to google things you know b*gger all about

Google is not your friend!!

I googled bile acids and nearly wet myself

Best to get the vets word on it

 

[buffie]

Google is not your friend!!

I googled bile acids and nearly wet myself

Best to get the vets word on it

I know ,but its too easy.I can still hear him on the phone saying about the gravelling....do we think it is an obstruction ..no..do we think we are missing something...no...so why do I have to think the worst possible thoughts I will ask him tomorrow

 

[nicolaa123]

I know ,but its too easy.I can still hear him on the phone saying about the gravelling....do we think it is an obstruction ..no..do we think we are missing something...no...so why do I have to think the worst possible thoughts I will ask him tomorrow

I am just the same!!

 

[buffie]

After a bit of a scare yesterday and a quicker than anticipated visit to the vets for more inj etc,it seems Meeko is now on the road to recovery .

He is eating okay,pooping fine and a lot brighter than he was.He isn't back to his pain in bum self yet but is headed in the right direction.
He has a 10 day course of pred and can stop the Zantac and go back to Famotidine so he will be a happier boy.
I asked about "gravelling pylorus" and was pleased to hear that it is "vet speak ,in the main" for food particles in the stomach after a period of non eating.It could mean more but in Meeko's case was considered most likely just due to delayed emptying of the stomach , big relief .

 

[nicolaa123]

After a bit of a scare yesterday and a quicker than anticipated visit to the vets for more inj etc,it seems Meeko is now on the road to recovery .

He is eating okay,pooping fine and a lot brighter than he was.He isn't back to his pain in bum self yet but is headed in the right direction.
He has a 10 day course of pred and can stop the Zantac and go back to Famotidine so he will be a happier boy.
I asked about "gravelling pylorus" and was pleased to hear that it is "vet speak ,in the main" for food particles in the stomach after a period of non eating.It could mean more but in Meeko's case was considered most likely just due to delayed emptying of the stomach , big relief .

Great news :thumbup1: hopefully he will be back to pain in the bum status very soon!! Good little man!!

Riley and I have fallen out :frown2: I'm trying a new rule of you ain't going out until you have used your tray..he is a stubborn little sausage!!

 

[buffie]

Great news :thumbup1: hopefully he will be back to pain in the bum status very soon!! Good little man!!

Riley and I have fallen out :frown2: I'm trying a new rule of you ain't going out until you have used your tray..he is a stubborn little sausage!!

Oh. ...good luck with that cant see it going down too well

I never thought I would miss Pain in Bum Meeko but I do,its much too quiet,although hopefully normal service will be resumed soon

 

[nicolaa123]

Oh. ...good luck with that cant see it going down too well

I never thought I would miss Pain in Bum Meeko but I do,its much too quiet,although hopefully normal service will be resumed soon

It's going down like a lead balloon! :shocked: it's for his own good tho..he has been cut down to two hours of outside ness a day..but if I can get him to poo indoors he is less likely to have an issue (still a
Can't figure that one out) or I will get him into a morning poo routine in which case he can the go out in the evening.. I'm just trying to eliminate any factors that lead to a bad bum..I feel bad doing it as he likes going out..but I have to try!

I hope Meeko gets better..I've been worried about that little man!

 

[Cazzer]

I hope Meeko the merciless is back to his usual magnificent self

Good luck with your plans Nicola - I hope Riley isn't whinging too much about reduced excursions!

 

[buffie]

It really isn't easy is it,trying to do what is best for them ,they just dont want to "join in" Hope Mr R doesn't make life too unpleasant

 

[buffie]

Nicola..I was thinking of adding "pumpkin" to Meeko's diet what is it I'm looking for.I believe Waitrose sell it but have you seen it anywhere else ?

 

[nicolaa123]

Nicola..I was thinking of adding "pumpkin" to Meeko's diet what is it I'm looking for.I believe Waitrose sell it but have you seen it anywhere else ?

I'm sure amazon sell it if that's easier

1 am he finally gave in..too late to let him out then

 

[buffie]

I'm sure amazon sell it if that's easier

1 am he finally gave in..too late to let him out then

Now that could be a flaw in your plan He wont be able to associate "poo in tray" with door opening if he waits till daft'o'clock to co-operate
I'd rather just go in and buy off the shelf,its just that the only Waitrose I know of is a few miles away.I asked in Sainsbury's yesterday and from the look on the assistants face you would have thought I was asking for "curried poo"

 

[nicolaa123]

Now that could be a flaw in your plan He wont be able to associate "poo in tray" with door opening if he waits till daft'o'clock to co-operate
I'd rather just go in and buy off the shelf,its just that the only Waitrose I know of is a few miles away.I asked in Sainsbury's yesterday and from the look on the assistants face you would have thought I was asking for "curried poo"

Sorry for late reply..manic weekend and hog day today

I only know of waitrose that sell it in shops..which surprises me to be honest that no other supermarkets stock it!

How is mr m today..

 

[buffie]

Sorry for late reply..manic weekend and hog day today

I only know of waitrose that sell it in shops..which surprises me to be honest that no other supermarkets stock it!

How is mr m today..

Snap sorry for late reply,been a bit busy here.
He is eating very well and both ends are behaving ,he still hasn't regained his energy level yet though,hopefully he will soon be a bouncy boy again.