Corkscrew is sick again. (new update post 127)

[Uabassoon]

His UTI that he had last month cleared up and he hasn't had any problems with that. However about two weeks ago I noticed that he wasn't eating very much and he was looking a little thin, I assumed that it was just the prescription food and he didn't care for it much. So I gradually switched him back to his old food to see if that would increase his appetite. Then yesterday I caught him vomiting twice so we went to the vets this morning. He's lost 4 pounds in just 5 weeks! I can't believe I let him lose that much weight, I really thought it was just the food then when I put him back on the old food he went back to free feeding with Tibby so I didn't notice how much he was eating. I thought he looked thinner but I thought it was mostly in my head. He is a very large cat, but still 4 pounds! I feel horrible that I let it get this far

The vet felt a lot of gas in his intestines, she thinks that he might have had an allergy to the prescription food which is making him not eat. He's on pepcid and antibiotics right now and is eating a bland diet of ground beef, steamed rice and plain yogurt. We also did a full blood panel to see if there is anything else wrong with him. I should get the results within a day or two. Hopefully it's just the gas that is bothering him and it isn't anything more serious.

[Medusa]

Try not to let it get you down. My Creamsicle lost 3 lbs. in less time than that and she's a tiny cat to start with. I saw that she had lost weight but I didn't realize how much until I took her in for blood work before having her spayed. The important thing is that you caught it and your vet is aware so keep the faith.

[Felicia's Mom]

I'm sorry Corkscrew is sick. Sending good vibes his way.

Get better soon Corkscrew!

[Laura's Babies]

Lets hope it is just gas from the food and this new diet will fix him right up!

[Catty1]

Poor Corkscrew! If you didn't like the food, you just had to say so!

I hope the change in diet is all that is needed, and he will be happy and eating again soon!

[RedHedd]

Oh Corkie1 Please eat. I think I found where that weight went though - Mitzi has it! She'll gladly give it back!

[catmandu]

The Found Cats are sad that thier friend Corkscrews not feeling well.
They are sending thier prayers that his Meowmi can find a food that he likes and that he will be his happy healthy self once more.
The Found Cats hope Corkscrews all right for the Next Partee, hes such a Fun Cat!!

[jackie]

Fingers and paws crossed you get to the root of his problem.

[Uabassoon]

Well it seems that Corkscrew isn't very interested in the bland diet that we cooked up for him. So we have gone over to food option #2, baby food. He loves it and is eating it with gusto! So at least he's eating something until the medicine kicks in or we can figure out if there is something else wrong with him.

[jazzcat]

Oh poor Corkscrew!

I'm glad to hear he at least is eating the baby food - good boy!!! I sure hope he feels better soon.

[Karen]

Pay attention to the ingredients in everything you feed him, which will make figuring out what caused the bad reaction easier, okay? Corkscrew, dear, speaking as a human with food allergies, I understand your pain!

[Sevaede]

Here's hoping Corkscrew gets well soon! Poor buddy, we're sorry you're not feeling well!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Prayers for Corkscrew.. I hope you all get this figured out!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Corkscrew. I hope that it's just gas and nothing serious. Please eat well and gain your weight back Corky.

[kimlovescats]

Laura, don't beat yourself up. It's like overnight they reach a point wear the weight loss is suddenly obvious!!! I hope the new diet will help Corky to feel all better soon!

Kim