Apple and Jade, I hope the kitties are feeling a lot better today. Good news for me to report! I'm thankful and relieved to say that Aramis is safe and sound this morning...the little stinker gave me a little scare.
Linda, that is Great news! So happy to hear it. I was wondering about Aramis last night.
Well, Apple, we will wait for you to check in. Jade finally began eating on her own early this morning. I am highly hopeful Loreena has begun to eat as well.
Isn't it amazing how good we can feel when we know our babies are ok? :)
I hope you find out what is wrong, and I hope Loreena starts to feel better. I know how you feel about your precious fur baby, as you've been on this forum all throughout her pregnancy and her brooding her kittens. I am glad that you even have a vet there in Brazil, from what I remember reading when you initially found Loreena and decided to keep her. I, too, am sorry the vet is not more patient with you. I know how hard that is when you're worried about your precious kitty. I am glad the kitty decided to drink the chicken water, as that should definitely help prevent dehydration.
Jade, I hope the same for your precious kitty. The pumpkin is strangely a good thing for sick kitties. For some reason some of them really like it when they're not feeling good and it is recommended by vets as something soothing to the digestive tract. I remember being told to try it with my red point Siamese I used to have. It actually helped to save her life, so I could have her for a few more years.
When I was working at the vet's office, we would get cats that were sick and would not eat. The main concern, of course, is dehydration. You can use a dropper, but don't squirt it in her mouth as she may aspirate it and then you'd really be in a world of hurt. Just dribble it in from the corner of her mouth. This way, it allows her to swallow on her own.
As for cats that will not eat, I am a huge believer in using baby food-chicken is best IMO. It has a very palatable smell and sometimes one just needs to *spark* the appetite one time. Once I was treating a cat for cancer and I fed him the little baby hot dogs. There is used to be a product called Nutrical, which has all manner of vitamins and nutrients. Check with your vat to see if they have this product or one that is similar.
Apple, please let us hear from you soon. You told of the flooding in your city and the leak in your ceiling. I hope you are safe where you are. I think I can speak for every on here that we are concerned for you and your precious kitties. Please stay safe and let us hear something as soon as you are able. Love You ♥ Linda