Monday, March 17, 2014

Mancat Monday: Carmine Update


Hi everyone, Carmine here.

First, we want to wish everyone a HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!

Now, here's an update about me.

Last Friday, the Mom took me to the v-e-t AGAIN!  I don't know why hers keeps taking me to that evil place where they poke mes.  Hers says it 'cause hers loves me, but if she wanted to show me she loves me, she could buy me a Yeoww! toy or give me some chicken!

When we got there, the v-e-t weighed mes.  Hers told the Mom mes weighs 8 pounds and 12 ounces - that is two ounces up from last week.  The Mom gotted so happy hers gave me a big hug right there in the v-e-t's office!

Then the v-e-t lady took me away to another room where they poked me with a needle.  They said it was my weekly B12 injection.  They also expressed my anal glands.

Then the v-e-t brought me back to my Mommy and mes immediately crawled inside my PTU to hide.  The Mom and the v-e-t talked about what to do next.  I was recovering so I'll let the Mom tell you about that.

Mom here.  The vet wants to leave Carmine on the same dose of Prednisone until he stabilizes.  We talked about how Carmine is more social and less isolating now that he has a calming collar on.  She mentioned that there is calming food, too (Carmine is a very sensitive mancat, and I love that about him).  We are holding off on any other food changes, though, since he has FLUTD, and I'd personally be afraid to take him off the FLUTD diet.  All the cats adjusted well to the Royal Canin s/o, and I think they all like it better.  Even Jewel is eating more.  

We will continue the Prozyme and the weekly B12 injections as well for the time being.  The vet suggested we give Carmine appetite stimulants to help him get back some of his weight, too, so we gave him his first pill a couple of days ago.  And wow, did it ever make him hungry!!  He bugged me every half hour for food while I slept.

He's been gobbling down wet food and kibbles like there's no tomorrow. :)  Fingers crossed that he continues to put on weight and get well.  Thank you all SO MUCH for your continued support, purrs, prayers, hugs, love, and encouragement!

In case you missed there's an update about Jewel here

23 comments:

  1. What great news to hear that Carmine is getting appetite stimulants and is eating better. We are purring for a little weight to go on each week.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  2. Glad Carmine is doing better. Hope he continues.

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  3. So glad to hear that Carmine is doing better!

    Noodle hugs

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  4. I am sure glad you are doing some better Carmine! Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

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  5. We've been including coconut oil here for Rocky. It's excellent for health and high in calories! Some people say it promotes weight loss, but so far it's doing ok for Rocky. Happy St. Paddy's Day! - O'Crepes.

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  6. Glad to hear you're gainin' weight.

    I hate goin' to the doctors', too, even though they all love me to bits there. Funny thing is, I always feel better after goin' and not just 'cause I'm back home. They seem to really know how to fix us cats all up.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  7. We are sure glad he's doing better! I know you said you didn't want to change his diet, but you might consider raw. Tucker (who had FLUTD) is doing great on it. Just something to think about.

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  8. Glad he's doing better!


    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  9. dood...glad ta heer ewe iz doin aye oh kay N even prette grate...N best ta stix with what werks huh !!! mor blessings oh St Francis comin yur way...N speekin oh blessings

    An Irish blessin ya can act shoe a lee reed & understand coz itz knot in trout ♥

    May the good saints protect you
    And bless you today
    And may troubles ignore you
    Each step of the way
    Happy St Patrick’s Day !!

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  10. That's fantastic news! Sorry you had to go to the v-e-t, Carmine, but keep up the great eating, okay?

    Happy St. Catrick' Day!

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  11. Yay Carmine! Keep it up! You make all of us very happy!

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  12. That is the best news! May good luck and blessings continue.

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  13. Paws up, Carmine! I'm glad you got such a good report at the vet's. Happy St. Catty's Day to you!

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  14. Good news ! We're glad to read this ! Go on, Carmine ! Purrs

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  15. We hope handsome Carmine continues to improve and feels better...Happy St. Patrick's Day, sweet friends=wishing you good luck today and everyday!!...xoxo...Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

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  16. Sounds at least so far so good. We send more purrs and kitty kisses. Hang in there, we know it gets hard.
    Happy St. Patrick's Day!
    Hugs you guys.

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  17. Happy St Patrick's Day !
    We purr Carmine will celebrate with a tough of green catnip beer ;)
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure,JJ
    and Angels Tiger and Tillie

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  18. That is great news and I hope he continues to improve and put on weight.
    Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you.

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  19. It's great to hear good news from the v-e-t about you, Carmine!

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  20. Happy St. Catrick's Day! So glad you are doing better, Carmine. Just a note--Please do not feed raw while he is on Pred--it suppresses the immune system. My cat did really well on raw until they increased his Pred dose and his system could no longer handle the natural bacteria. He almost died and it cost me a fortune. Try adding some warm water to his food--better hydration and I have yet to meet the cat that hates gravy!

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  21. We're so glad Carmine is eating more. Let's hope he gains that weight.

    Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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