Squirt - my Queen has crossed The Bridge

Still thinking of you and little Squirt. Hoping she'll eat more later. Glad you got the Clavamox in. I'm sure it's stressful for both of you.

Julie & Hannah

Still here, more positive thoughts, prayers and good vibes....

I thought she was going to eat her supper but no. She would pick up a bite then drop in on the floor...bite after bite. I checked her mouth to see if something seemed off there and don't find anything obvious. She finally ate about half of it from my hand. I even tried feeding her some food with nothing in it as well as more kibble and she wasn't interested at all. :(

I'll let ya'll know what Doc has to say tomorrow and thank again for being here with us. You are my rocks and my shields.

Hugs,
Leslie and Squirt

Thinking about you and Squirt, hope the appetite comes back soon, sending hugs and prayers!

I know when Bo refused to eat, I offered him pinto bean juice mixed with his regular kibble. He seemed to enjoy that a lot and it worked for a while.
I do hope Squirt begins a turn for the better and is soon to her old self again. Many thoughts and prayers...

Mornin',

Last nite I managed to get her to eat some kibble by doing like I did with Trinket at first - putting 2-3 pieces on the bed at a time. She ate about a handful that way. This morning I made her regular food plain, no meds, just food - she would pick up a mouthful then drop it on the floor. I made some plain chicken and rice - no go, same thing, dropping it on the floor. I've watched her carefully as she tries to eat and as she drinks - it looks like something has changed with how her mouth works. It's almost like she has forgotten how to use her tongue correctly. I ran my finger around inside her mouth looking for loose teeth, sores, lumps, anything and didn't find anything that might account for this. After I did this is when I started the kibble in bed - thinking if she has a bad tooth it would be hard for her eat it but she did better with it than with her cooked food. So after the plain regular food and the plain chicken/rice failed, I made a soup out of her regular food, mashed up real well with lots of water, and added some kibble to soak - she ate that very slowly and very messily...but she ate it.

I am beginning to seriously wonder if she didn't have a seizure or stroke Thurs. morning when she threw up and was so shaky. She hasn't had another episode like Thurs. since. My youngest grandson is here for the day plus I have a friend coming this morning to hopefully finish a project we've been working on for months. I'm calling Doc to see if we can get in this afternoon and I'll let you know what he says.

She has lost more weight - I won't be surprised to find out she is under 13 lbs now. :(

Leslie,

I'm so sorry to hear Squirt is having trouble. I can imagine how worried you are. I wonder, too, if she had a seizure now that she is having trouble eating and acting strange. At least she is getting nutrients though, however you have to do it. I hope you'll be able to get into the vet this afternoon. I'll be thinking of you guys and sending positive vibes and prayers for Squirt to improve.

Julie & Hannah

Hi Leslie....I so love that she's interested in eating....she wants to keep fighting and stay with you....:)
(((HUGS)))
Jo-Ann

Doc sees her at 3:30 this afternoon and I'll let you know what he has to say.

You got the texas girls with you and squirt as well. Shysie, shaddix and me think if we all get on floor and act like were gonna eat squirts food maybe that will help...nom nom nom...what?? Oh....shysie and shaddix just told me i wasnt suppose to really start eating it...my bad. (Hoping you received a loving warm smile from us). I have put kibble in blender till it is fine powder then add water or other items mixed well and have had good results beforei have to work later but will stop back by. Love strength prayers being sent.