Thursday, November 13, 2008

Harley Update

As of 6:15am - Harley slept last night but his mommy didn't. If I got an hour that was alot. I was so nervous. I had him stay in our bedroom with us. I brought in his litter box and his nest bed. Most of the night he laid at the end of my side. I laid opposite on the bed so my head could be near him. At around 1am he wanted to eat. Thank God. He also had a tiny bit at 5am and just had a decent amount now at 6:15am. The thing is he is drinking ALOT of water. Last night it was SO much. I'm hoping it was just a reaction to the dry food. Maybe he was trying to get it out of his system. I just hope he isn't diabetic or it be something worse. Since he threw up the dry food (9 hrs later though w/a hairball) and I'll try to say this in the most delicate way possible...his poop was not of a 'solid nature' in his litter box...I'm thinking it is the dry food. Maybe the addition of the dry food after so many years shocked his system or since he is older he has a hard time digesting it. He basically swallowed it whole. I guess at 15yrs old his teeth may hurt him to break it apart, hence the digesting part. He seems in much better spirits and is alot more alert. But to be on the safe side, I'm still going to call the vet and see if they will take him. He is due for an appointment anyway. Fingers crossed they will take him this morning.

6 comments:

Scriber's Web said...

He is eating and drinking so that is a good sign. He is hydrated. Poor poor thing. Prayers and hugs your way and Harley's. Keep us posted!

Debbie said...

hugs and good thoughts to you and Harley. He's such a sweet kitty!

Ballerina Girl said...

keeping Harley in my thoughts and prayers Jodi..
Let us know what happens at the vet.
BG

Joyful Shepherd said...

Get Well Soon, Harley.

Bud Fisher said...

I hope Harley gets better soon. All the best...

Jodi said...

Thank you so very much everyone ♥