Category: Medical

Ming-Yi and I took Pole to the vet’s today. Waiting for our turn. I already informed the vet that Pole is extremely nervous and “jumpy” so he was prepared. The only times Pole had ever been to the vet’s was for her kitten vaccinations and spaying. There was also one other time when I mistakenly…

Yesterday was a bad day for Vincent. He only ate breakfast and after that, it was the sad staring game. He came to the kitchen at lunch time, dinner and supper, but could not bring himself to eat. Vincent and me, last night, at the landing. This morning he came to the kitchen again, but…

The (great) effect of the subcut, unfortunately, only lasted for a few hours. This morning, Vincent ate a moderate amount without being forced and that has been his last meal until now. At 2pm, when everyone had lunch, Vincent came to the kitchen and it was just the staring game all over again. He sat…

Vincent was looking (and I think, feeling) miserable the whole day. He didn’t feel like eating and he looked terrible. That is why I decided to do the subcut, which we did at 9.30pm tonight. Three hours later, at about 12.15am, Vincent came to the kitchen looking much brighter. Of course by now, I more…

Vincent wasn’t looking too well today, so we decided to do the subcut (it was supposed to be tomorrow, but one day earlier is fine). (1) Hibiscrub, clean water and cotton pads. (2) Alcohol swabs (3) Drip set in place. (4) All ready….get Vincent. (5) Place him in the open carrier. (6) Clean area with…

Vincent ate at 7.30am this morning, so I didn’t expect him to ask for food so early, but he came to the kitchen on his own at 11.30am, seemingly asking for food. But he didn’t want whatever was offered. It was a staring game again, which I’m getting used to by now, but it does…

Getting ready for breakfast this morning. Vincent’s menu – what will he be willing to eat today? No… Do you want Ginger’s food, Vincent? Not really… So, nothing was right for Vincent this morning. I didn’t want to force-feed him since he had eaten yesterday evening. Will try to refrain from force-feeding unless absolutely necessary…

This morning, Vincent didn’t want his cut-up raw meat anymore (of moderate size). So, what did he want now? Well, he ate a bit of Monge and a fair amount of Cubgrub! I’m so glad he is willing to eat Cubgrub now as it’s nutritionally balanced (Dr Lisa Pierson’s recipe). I just hope he will…

Right after we brought Vincent and Ginger home, I had to go off for my own doctor’s appointment. I’ve been having this back pain since the end of March and it’s been worsening. It was a very, very long wait at the hospital so by the time we got home, it was about 8pm. By…

Today, my friend, Agnes, reminded me about the efficacy of the golden paste (turmeric paste cooked with virgin coconut oil and black pepper) today, or how she cured her rescued cat of mouth ulcers in all but five days when 49 days of antibiotics, laser treatment and steroids didn’t work. Agnes’ sharing in 2017: https://animalcare.my/2017/05/21/a-sharing-on-the-golden-paste-turmeric-paste/ But…

I’ve noticed it twice now. Vincent would go to the soil and eat it. Yes, he would lick the soil, chew and swallow. Vincent is eating dirt. It reminds me of Baggy, years ago, when I was fostering her after she was confirmed to be FeLV-positive. Her red blood count was so, so incredibly low…

Vincent has been drooling thick and smelly saliva again.  It must be the mouth ulcers again. He also sneezes occasionally and two days ago, I noticed specks of blood on the floor (which I attributed to his mouth ulcers). Also, he has been extremely choosy over food and only wants to eat raw food. Luckily…

It’s getting harder to pill Vincent! He really put up a struggle this morning and the pills got spat out numerous times, covered in thick saliva. I discussed this with the vet and asked if injectables might be an option. Unfortunately, there are no injectables for the Metrodanizole antibiotics (in this case, it’s Stomorgyl for…

As the vet said yesterday, it is VERY difficult to pill Vincent. Yes, we know…. Indeed, it was. Even though we wrapped him with a towel, he kept turning his head so fast that I couldn’t even get the pill popper into his mouth. When I could and I popped the pill, he spat it…

Vincent is discharged and home now! He is not fully recovered yet and the ulcers are still bad, but he can already be off from the IV-drip and be on oral medication. However, he IS very difficult to pill, so that is going to be a great challenge. His hydration improved after being on drips…