Category Archives: Furkids

Drogo, Furkids

1/26 Tuesday

Found some interesting (hopeful) reading regarding a homeopathic approach to treating FIP.

This homeopathic vet posted a science paper on FIP supportive care:
A very good summary of FIP as of 2014:
I crated Drogo last night, but did not observe him eat this morning. He has navigated up and down the crate throughout the night. When I left him out this morning, he was in no mood to engage in play with Conan, who harassed him frequently. But when presented with isolation in the cage, Drogo preferred to huddle at the base of the cat tree and would rather tolerate Conan.
Seems wobbly this morning, but not disoriented.
Upon arrival in evening, Drogo was more alert and vocalizing for attention. He wanted petting and calmed down once he got his 3 minutes of love. He also showed extreme interest in a new cuddle bed placed in the crate, which he kneaded for 5 minutes or more before he settled down to curl up in it. He was quiet and hunched the rest of the evening.
Energy: Alert for new activity, but low energy both AM and PM
Movement: Mobile, requires effort
Tracking: Slow tracking, lost focus
Appetite: Nibbled on dog food in AM/PM, nibbled on salmon PM
Attitude: Lethargic, appeared tired or subdued
Hygiene:Fur appears unkempt, he did groom himself in an attempt to clean matted hair on his throat, did #1 and #2
Hydration: Sipped from big bowl due to contaminated dish, took liquid formula

When offered some canned red salmon, he nibbled.
Added fish oil to dog food which he nibbled.
Found dry hard stool on top level ledge.
Administered 7mL of liquid formula (Conan loved this enough to suck from syringe).
Showed little interest in new toys.
Not interested in playing with others (Conan keeps harassing him to play).

He received both dosages of 1.5mL Prednisolone today. Switching to 1mL starting Wednesday.

Found this recipe online which I adapted for this current batch of liquid formula:

3oz raw chicken livers (Pilgrims Pride)
2oz Swanson chicken broth
1oz Honey Boy canned red salmon
1oz Simple Truth Organic tomato paste

Blend until liquified. Administered via oral syringe. Refrigerate leftover in air-tight non-porous container.

Drogo, Furkids

1/25 Monday

Went to work today so didn’t have much interaction with kitty. Drogo showed more energy in the morning, even ate twice and used litter box. He showed some interest in ball/string but did not give chase. He has been able to navigate up and down the cage with some effort.

As usual, showed considerable lethargy during evening. Was able to receive full morning and evening 1.5mL dosages of prednisolone. Watched ball/string but did not engage.

Energy: Alert in AM, low in PM
Movement: Mobile, but still has foot drag, requires effort
Tracking: Showed some interest in play, was slow to track string
Appetite: Dog food in AM/PM
Attitude: Lethargic, appeared tired or subdued
Hygiene:Fur appears unkempt, gave him a brushing but seemed a little sensitive, did #1 and #2
Hydration: Sipped a few times today

Drooled a lot when receiving dosages.

Drogo, Furkids

1/24 Sunday

Morning IM:
he is back in the game room. he was messing with the ball/string for a minute and now he is kneading the bed
well he brought be the ball/string while i was playing
now he is batting at the string, i have it hanging on your chair
he is vocalizing for attention
he is definitely sharper, he is biting at it and swatting

Energy: Alert in AM, low in PM
Movement: Mobile
Tracking: Showed some interest in play, was slow to track string but was batting at it
Appetite: Dog food in AM/PM
Attitude: Lethargic, appeared tired or feverish?
Hygiene:Fur appears unkempt, gave him a brushing but seemed a little sensitive, did #1 and #2
Hydration: Sipped a few times today

He approached litter boxes in kitchen, but contemplated how to enter
He was more brisk with covering litter this evening
He did go to food bowl in cage around feeding time
He is more vocal today
He is watching ball/string today though didn’t seem to have energy to fetch

Drogo, Furkids

1/23 Saturday

Stronger this morning, received full 1.5mL dosage. Indicators of #1 and #2 in litter, will investigate in evening. LS says he appears more bloated but eyes seem more focused

Energy: Low in AM, very low in PM
Movement: Plopped to floor in AM, very little activity in PM
Tracking: No interest in play, wasnt focused on play
Appetite: Dog food in AM, no food in evening
Attitude: Lethargic, appeared tired or feverish?
Hygiene:Fur appears unkempt, no bathroom visits observed
Hydration: Water bowl was 3/4 empty

Bad evening for Drogo, hardly any activity or appetite. Did not want to engage in play, was hunched most of the time.

Drogo, Furkids

1/22 Friday

Energy: Low, shows interest in playing but won’t give chase. More energy in the evening.
Movement: Still dragging paws against floor. Will jump to ledge, dining and arm chair and ottoman. Tracking: A little better. Vision shows some improvement, pupils are slightly more reactive
Appetite: Ate evening meal dog food, has been trying to bury food. Wasn’t really in the mood for tuna this morning. Nibbled on cat food.
Attitude: Wants attention during the late afternoon/twilight hours, typical vocalization during petting.
Hygiene: No interest in litterbox yet. Fur appears dry and little self-grooming.
Hydration: Drank more water this morning.

Administered extra 1/2mL morning.
Excessive drooling when trying to give prednisolone.
Will jump in lap for petting. Will vocalize and come looking for attention.
Quiver in lower jaw when vocalizing.
Showed interest in new activity: entered cat cage during assembly.
Discharge from eyes.
Stronger struggling during prednisolone administration.
Has been at scratching post.
#1 in litter

Spent night in cat cage, was able to navigate to top ledge. Monitored for any signs of stress. Ate dog/cat food mix and drank some water. Received full dose of prednisolone.