Liver problems in a Ragdoll
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:07 pm
I am getting increasingly anxious about my 11 1/2 year old Ragdoll. His appetite is diminished for the past week or so. The vet did blood work and an X-ray. Blood work showed elevated bilirubin and other liver enzymes. He was given a steroid injection and antibiotics and given a special food and I was told to bring him back in 4-6 weeks.
He is still relatively active and is drinking water, but only licks the “gravy” off the canned food and then walks away. No easily visible sign of jaundice, but I am so worried that I can’t sleep. He is my beloved friend and companion and has helped keep me somewhat sane during coronavirus. I have given him high quality treats which he initially ate readily and now is leaving them alone.
How can I get him to eat? The idea of force-feeding him with a syringe is overwhelming. Getting the antibiotics in him is a struggle as it is.
Seeking any advice available. Thank you in advance
He is still relatively active and is drinking water, but only licks the “gravy” off the canned food and then walks away. No easily visible sign of jaundice, but I am so worried that I can’t sleep. He is my beloved friend and companion and has helped keep me somewhat sane during coronavirus. I have given him high quality treats which he initially ate readily and now is leaving them alone.
How can I get him to eat? The idea of force-feeding him with a syringe is overwhelming. Getting the antibiotics in him is a struggle as it is.
Seeking any advice available. Thank you in advance