Sally

Question
Karen,
  Thank you for doing this for us. Now to the question:
  Sally is one of our indoor cats,  approximately 11-12 yrs. old,  who in the past few weeks has been losing wt. and occasionally vomiting.  Our vet. ran many blood tests and took x-rays. Sally is not diabetic, but this is all he could tell us, and said he didn't know what was wrong.  I have tried different cat foods and have been giving her, recently, critical care food from a syringe.  She is still so very thin.  I don't know what to try next.  Thank you for any ideas you might have.
Kay

Answer
Hi Kay,

Sorry to hear about Sally's problems. Has your vet ruled out hyperthyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease, or kidney disease? If he hasn't you need to get her checked for this. If your vet has hit a dead end and it is beyond him I would suggest that you take Sally to another vet. Sometimes a fresh perspective can make the world of difference. I had a cat who went through something similar and I went to a different vet. Turned out he had kidney disease. I definitely would go to someone else for a second look.

Ask your vet now about subQ fluids for her. Possibly something with a vitamin B solution in it. These are fluids that are delivered under the skin. Your vet will show you how to do it. It won't hurt to give it to her and could help her a lot. I am attaching my recipe for Kitty Glop. Try feeding her this. A lot of very sick kitties will eat this when they won't try anything else. Hopefully she get better soon. Good luck and take care.

Ciao, Karen

KITTY GLOP

INGREDIENTS:
1 can goat milk or evaporated milk, (not sweetened condensed)
2 tbsp. plain yogurt (not low or non fat) Greek yogurt is good.
2 tbsp. mayonnaise (real not light or No-Fat)
1 tbs. Karo Syrup (light)
1 pkg. Knox unflavored gelatin
1 egg yolk (beaten,)
1 cup Pedialyte (unflavored)
2 jars Stage One Meat Baby food (chicken,turkey, or beef)
1 can cat food, (same flavor as baby food)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix milk, yogurt, mayonnaise, baby food, cat food, and syrup together well. Hand blender works well for this. Bring 1 cup pedialyte to boil and mix in Knox gelatin. Set aside. Mix egg yolk with small amount of milk mixture and beat well.

Add gelatin and pedialyte to milk mixture and beat well. Add in egg yolk mixture and beat well. Remember to not use egg substitute and keep egg white to a minimum.

Pour into bowl (with cover) and set in refrigerator. Glop will last for two weeks covered in refrigerator. Try freezing the mixture in ice cube trays and store the cubes in the freezer, thaw as many as needed.
Feed a couple of tablespoons to cat 3-4 times a day. If he wants more let him have it.

Always warm glop to room temperature ,(milk form), or a little warmer, before feeding.