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Title: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: cat man do on April 03, 2008, 13:24:30 PM

My CRF cat Tiffy is ill again.

He vomited loads yesterday and hasn't eaten since. Have tried different foods and so far...nothing.

I feel horrible as I have had to go to work today and really felt like I needed to stay with him this morning.

So going to go to vets to get some felotidine to combat the nausea and give him some sub cut fluids and syringe feed him if necessary.

Have heard about some new tuna renal food from royal canin and have ordered a little to see if he will like it. Lets hope so.

Please everyone keep fingers crossed.

 :get well 4:

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: Dawn F on April 03, 2008, 14:16:28 PM

poor Tiffy, hope he is ok

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: Maddiesmum on April 03, 2008, 15:38:53 PM

Hope Tiffy is feeling better

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: clarenmax on April 04, 2008, 09:27:08 AM

Aw, hope Tiffy is feeling a bit more perky today  :hug:

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: gibraltarcat on April 04, 2008, 10:23:14 AM

Poor Tiffy, hope he's feeling better

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Post by: lizfraser on April 04, 2008, 10:26:53 AM

Hope Tiffy doing much better today.

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: swampmaxmum on April 04, 2008, 17:30:55 PM

How's Tiffy? Did he like the renal tuna food? I blend it into a smooth soup for mine, but after an initial excitement I think they prefer the chicken.  Maybe best to stay with i/d or similar if he's vomiting though. It's not that high in phosphorus acc to Hills and perhaps you could add a binder for a bit (maybe once his tummy's settled). Don't think renal food's the most appetising to be honest, on the bad days.

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: cat man do on April 04, 2008, 18:52:40 PM

Haven't got that tuna renal food yet. Its on order.

Tiffy hasn't liked any of the specialist renal diets so far.

He's better today though and is eating again so hope he continues to improve.

Thanks for all you're kind thoughts

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: clarenmax on April 04, 2008, 19:34:46 PM

Have you tried Tiffy with Specific Renal Food?

Max has turned his nose up at just about everything else, but that he will eat.  Its a pate food in an alu-tray, and its nowhere near as dry as the other stuff seems to be. 

Might be worth a go if you've already tried it.

I've also ordered a few of the tuna pouches, see if my boy will like them.

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: cat man do on April 04, 2008, 19:57:05 PM

yes.

Every renal food going. Wet and dried. He wouldn't eat any of them.

Have resorted to low phosphorus foods with added phosphate binders.

Hoping he will like this new tuna one.

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: clarenmax on April 04, 2008, 20:00:23 PM

Fingers crossed, they are little monsters sometimes aren't they  :)

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: Mark on April 04, 2008, 20:03:19 PM

I haven't had any luck getting Clapton to eat any renal food but feeding him Felix & Whiskas senior now as it is about 30% lower phosphorus than regular. He seems to be doing well on that + fortekor, although he was in early stages when he was diagnosed.

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on April 05, 2008, 09:46:51 AM

Fingers crossed.

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: Maddiesmum on April 09, 2008, 11:30:07 AM

How's Tiffy doing?

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: cat man do on April 09, 2008, 11:38:34 AM

Hi.

I think he's getting better.

He's keeping food down and has his appetite back.

He even jumped on my lap last night and stood up to put his paws round my neck in a sort of cuddle.

Was very sweet and made me smile as I was feeling quite sad at the time.

Thank you for asking.

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: Felix (Caroline) on April 09, 2008, 11:52:07 AM

That is a good sign  :Luv:

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: Maddiesmum on April 09, 2008, 12:03:10 PM

Good to hear, how sweet to give you a cuddle

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: clarenmax on April 09, 2008, 12:11:06 PM

 :Luv:

Title: Re: My poor Tiffy's ill again
Post by: gibraltarcat on April 09, 2008, 16:12:07 PM

Keep it up, Tiffy :Luv: