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A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
It seems I must have read the scales wrongly in the brief moment she stayed on them - she was in for her bloods and B12 today. The vet weighed her and she is 3.42kg ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
LOL! bless her, I can’t go anywhere near Tasha with a brushMarkB wrote:Sorry Jane - I missed this before. She doesn't usually whack me, although she came close today as I tried brushing her. She has always hated brushes and goes mental when I try. I had to give it a go today, as for some reason, over the last few days, She is moulting terribly. I have never seen anything like it. Hopefully it is just because we are having a mild patch. She is up to 3.23kg, not a huge increase since last week, but still creeping up in the right direction(her emissions are still deadly though!)
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Wow! she’s doing really well, great news MarkMarkB wrote:It seems I must have read the scales wrongly in the brief moment she stayed on them - she was in for her bloods and B12 today. The vet weighed her and she is 3.42kg
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
The vet called back. Her Red Blood Cell count has gone up from 20% to 24%, which he said is excellent. combined with the weight gain, he is really happy with her progress. Sadly the diarrhea continues :-/
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Good news - seems like all your hard work is paying off at last. Long may that continue (except the sloppy poos ..... ).
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Thanks Helen ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Such good news ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Update on Kylie. I took her for her B12 shot and bloods last Friday. The vet weighed her (3.8kg) and had a good feel. He said she is a 'proper cat again' - she has gained body fat, her poos have firmed up - still not perfect, but no runs. He said it was pointless giving her B12 jabs or doing bloods as her improvement is incredible. He just said to keep an eye on her and bring her in if I am worried.
I have decided to supplement B12 and try to avoid it happening again, rather than waiting for obvious signs. I am sure she has absorption issues, so it can't hurt.There is a special cat version, which is quite expensive, but a brand called Doctor's best was also recommended, so I have ordered those - they don't have any nasties or artificial flavourings/sweeteners in (although the quick-melt ones do)
This morning, for the first time in at least 6 months, she has gone up to the ground floor and has been reclaiming some of her old spots (not sure how that is going to go down with Ingrid!
) and has even been playing with the Cat's Meow
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I have decided to supplement B12 and try to avoid it happening again, rather than waiting for obvious signs. I am sure she has absorption issues, so it can't hurt.There is a special cat version, which is quite expensive, but a brand called Doctor's best was also recommended, so I have ordered those - they don't have any nasties or artificial flavourings/sweeteners in (although the quick-melt ones do)
This morning, for the first time in at least 6 months, she has gone up to the ground floor and has been reclaiming some of her old spots (not sure how that is going to go down with Ingrid!
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Mark that’s brilliant news! I’m so pleased for Kylie and well done you, you’ve worked hard to help her and she has to be feeling so much better now
Love the photo of a happy, healthier girl. Fingers crossed for her xx
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Love the photo of a happy, healthier girl. Fingers crossed for her xx
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Goodness me, Mark, she's looking smashing!
Congrats the pair of you!![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
Congrats the pair of you!
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
That's great news Mark! Wonderful stuff that B12. We are hoping Tom will start putting weight back on now he is on vit. B drops.
Fusses to Kylie, I hope she continues to improve.![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
PS picture won't open for me? I think I have gremlins.![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif)
Fusses to Kylie, I hope she continues to improve.
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PS picture won't open for me? I think I have gremlins.
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
she certainly looks like a proper cat, Mark - it only goes to show an ailing oldie can be brought back given patience, love and a caring vet
incidentally, I always go to Doctor's Best when buying supplements, though delivery can take ages
incidentally, I always go to Doctor's Best when buying supplements, though delivery can take ages
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Oh wow, what a difference - I am so very pleased for you. All your hard work and determination has paid off
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Thanks everyone. Only this morning, I messaged Dennis to say that at long last, I can start working on going to bed at proper times!
- I got into the habit of staying up later and later to settle Alice and later, Laz. I said months ago that it was ridiculous, then ended up staying up so Kylie could have a 2am feed and them back up at 7am for her next one
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Kay - I ordered my Doctor's Best on eBay - it was less than £8 delivered, for 60
Bobby's Girl (srry, have forgotten your name) - which drops did you order? - I considered buying some, but most I saw were American Brands and not available. I have sublingual spray for myself, but it is apricot flavoured and had other things in that I wouldn't want a cat to have.
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Kay - I ordered my Doctor's Best on eBay - it was less than £8 delivered, for 60
Bobby's Girl (srry, have forgotten your name) - which drops did you order? - I considered buying some, but most I saw were American Brands and not available. I have sublingual spray for myself, but it is apricot flavoured and had other things in that I wouldn't want a cat to have.
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Hi Mark, it is called BSP vitamin drops from Vetark Professional. The local vet got it for us.
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Thanks Sue, I will look into it, but most multivitamins contain a different form of B12, (cyanocobalamin) which isn't as easily absorbed and in quite a low dose. Given that Kylie seems to have malapsorption issues, probably best that I stick to high-strength Methylcobalamin.
PS - Although Kylie has been gradually improving, today she has suddenly turned into her old self - not good in some ways as Kasper is dealing with the brunt of it. He is a huge cat now, but still a timid baby. She keeps going after him. He never defends himself and is looking quite scared. I am back to the old KYLIE - STOPPIT!![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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PS - Although Kylie has been gradually improving, today she has suddenly turned into her old self - not good in some ways as Kasper is dealing with the brunt of it. He is a huge cat now, but still a timid baby. She keeps going after him. He never defends himself and is looking quite scared. I am back to the old KYLIE - STOPPIT!
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Oh Mark. Isn't she looking wonderful!! What a delight to see her looking so well
You must be so pleased!! Well done to you for all your hard work x
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You must be so pleased!! Well done to you for all your hard work x
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Glad to hear she is improving Mark
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Oh she IS looking great - well done Mark and Kylie! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Isn't it lovely to see them play? You know they must be feeling better. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Wow, Mark, Kylie's coat is gorgeous and her eyes are bright and beautiful. How wonderful to have your little girl back to health!
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Re: A long battle with Kylie's food and sods law.
Thanks everyone. Although she is a lot better, I don't think she will ever be the old Kylie. Anyway, her B12 came yesterday (Hermes delivered) the capsules are miniscule. She was happy to take it mixed into some Gimpet vitamin paste that she loves, so hopefully we can keep her B12 up.