Hi Lynne. I think Lizzie should be getting at least a whole 5 1/2 oz.
can of the a/d.
Kerry
--- In feline_lymphoma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Lynne" <lynneeve@xxxx> wrote:
>
> Lizzie is still sufferering from her URI and nose lesion (that keeps
> growing). Today the vet took more scrapings from her nose to send out
> for re-testing and also inhouse culture for fungus which would explain
> why antibiotic ointments aren't stopping it. We also took x-rays to
> make sure there isn't pneumonia. The x-ray showed some spots that
> could be mets (unhappy face), but no masses or pneumonia. We also did
> the one-week post CCNU blood test.
>
> Lizzie is suffering from her ailments, but she's still alert and
> running away at medicine time. But she doesn't want to eat anything
> except some treats. She can't smell with her URI, and I figure the
> Baytril may be making her food taste bad, since some antibiotics have
> that effect on humans. I am feeding her diluted A/D through a syringe
> and supplementing with Nutri-Cal and as many of the treats she will
> eat willingly. But I am unsure how much of the A/D I should be assist-
> feeding. I can't find a guide on the can. I want to feed her to
> maintain 9-10 pounds, but so hate tormenting her with a syringe in her
> mouth constantly, what with the both meds and the feedings.. Any ideas
> on how much of a can of A/D she should be eating per day?
>
> Lynne
>
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