Keep the prayers coming for Doc - UPDATE OCT 24th

[Tina B and crew]

He was Traci, he was very content. I will continue to do this to help his spirit. I know he misses his window that he use to spend a lot of time at in the camper.

[Traci]

Yes, all kitties should have a window to look out of, even if the weather is crappy, he can watch the wind blow the leaves around, my cats get a big kick out of watching the leaves.

[Tina B and crew]

This one is perfect, and often there are squirrels back there. Plenty of leaves blowing too. There is a small window in the bathroom but it is frosted and right behind the toilet. I wouldn't want him jumping up there. I'm so glad he enjoyed it. I was concerned about his demeanor and this just gave me confirmation that it is fine he's just bored.

[Tina B and crew]

Isn't he a handsome boy? My heart just wants him to have a good life.

Other than the bandage around his neck you'd never guess, looking at this picture, all that he has been through.

[Traci]

He's gorgeous, I love his coloring and when his fur grows out again, I'd love to see his tummy feathers again!!

Btw, that's a healthy pink nose he has there

[Tina B and crew]

Yes...he is looking healthy. He's still sneezing some but not as much. He's on his third "explore" trip, enjoying the window and getting some fresh air. We are getting a cold snap come Monday so I am letting him enjoy it while he can. He showed little interest in his mid afternoon feeding (I'm feeding him small amounts throughout the day - about 4 times- and leaving some kibble overnight) but I am not too concerned since he showed great interest in a few treats I offered him. He might be getting tired of the I/D. I might try just kibble at this evening's feeding to see if he eats that. He still has a way to go but he's making great progress as far as I am concerned!

[Traci]

Maybe ask the vet(s) if it's ok to get him on his prescription diet now? (the I/D should only be for temp use, but it's good he is eating it, because it is easy on the stomach) - for his long-term food, I'd definitely suggest the low-fat, easily digestible diet (I think you said they mentioned EN?)

[Tina B and crew]

I have some EN...that's the kibble he has been eating. He ate his dinner tonight. Sometimes I think he doesn't like the food that has been opened and refrigerated. I heat it for a few seconds in the microwave and then stir it and test it before I put it down. As long as he's eating I'm not too worried. I'll probably start transitioning him this coming week. I have about 5 cans of the I/D left but even if I don't use it I can return it to my vet and get credited for the cost.

[Tina B and crew]

You can see the belly feather starting to grow back! His belly looks kind of weird because of the way he way laying.




I thought he looked like he was giggling in this photo, with his paw over his mouth. He was cleaning.

[Traci]

Yep, the feathers will come back! He's such a darling!

Instead of microwaving, I just put drops of hot water from the tap over the food and stir slightly, it warms it up nicely, and also seems to increase the scent a little.