Hi everyone! It’s been a tough few weeks here! Zulu got very sick and stopped eating.
It looks like it was a parasite (Tritrichomonas and his pills finally now seem to be working) but the big issue was that he completely stopped eating and nothing I did or pills he took until recently seemed to help (even mirtazapine would not increase his appetite).
Worse yet, due to a heart condition that we discovered at the vet at the beginning of the month (a third-degree atrioventricular block of the heart)–October has been a crazy month — he was never supposed to go under anaesthesia again as the likely prognosis was that he would die as his heart would stop. My sister (his talented vet) said that he needed a feeding tube but at first she did not want to attempt it for fear he would not survive the operation. But as things got worse she decided to risk it (and another vet at her clinic offered to assist which was also very kind as no vet wants to operate on a patient that could pass during surgery). So, anyway, long story short. They did the surgery on Friday and he not only survived but is doing very well. His stomach seems to be better. The only issue is that he still will only eat very little on his own but my sister says to give him time and at least, in the meantime, I can make sure he is eating enough via the feeding tube. See for yourself how he is doing!
Zulu getting some supervised sun time in the garden.
Playing in the catnip patch.
Trying to get my attention as I attempt to work!
And much needed rest and quality time with his brother Frodo in front of the fire.
The only issue now is that hopefully he will soon start eating on his own so we can remove the tube (though it can stay in for months if needed).
Please send positive thoughts and wish us luck! Thank you all (and forgive me for not visiting your blogs in awhile)!
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We send purrayers and Power of the Paw to Zulu and his great care team ! (How lucky for you to have such a stalwart sister !) We are glad to see he is enjoying the sunshine and his pal Frodo.
Get well soon, Zulu. You need to eat and make all of us happy.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. Healing scritches to Zulu and scritches to Frodo. ♥
Many purrs from us for Zulu!
Oh my goodness Zulu, mega purrs and prayers coming your way. I hope you start eating more on your own soon. I can’t comment so I’m sneaking in.
Brian’s Home.
Poor Zul. I will add him to my prayer list. I am glad he is doing better. XO
Poor kitty! Sending cuddles and nuzzles from the cats.
soooper sorree dood ta lurn yur havin all thiz trubullz….sendin platez oh
get well fizhez that yur appa tite ree ternz and blessingz frum R pal, st francis that ya get better, bee better N stay better
Poor Zulu! I am glad the operation was successful and hope he makes a speedy recovery and soon starts eating on his own. I send my best wishes and love4 for him.
Thinking of and loving you both! That’s really scary! Hopefully Zulu will continue to recover.
How scary for you! Thank goodness for your brave and smart sister. We are sending purrs and hugs that Zulu will regain his appetite and strength!
Sending pawsful of purrs for Zulu!
Bet that sunshine on his black furs made him feel better too.
Poor Zulu! I hope he continues to improve. Having the feeding tube can be so helpful. I remember when Wally had his when recovering from pancreatitis. It was a godsend.
Praying for Zulu. I hope he continues to improve.
Zulu what a handsome fella you are. I am very thankful to read you are on the mend
and that your Auntie is your Vet
Hugs Cecilia
oh zulu, baby boy! we r so sadz dat yoo r not feeling well. we hope yoo get better soon. we r purring fur yoo!! maybe sum churus will fatten yoo up.
Lots of prayers from here for Zulu as he recovers!
How scary!!! Sending bucket loads of purrs and prayers for a complete and speedy recovery! (I know Frodo is taking amazing care of you, and I hope Amarula is trying to at least be nice to you!)
Goodness what a time you have had! I am so0 glad Sulu is on the mend, as major surgery is a real challenge (we had on recently but not as serious as Zulu) . every day n the sun is a day getting better and better.
Us pups send our best POTP and tail wags for Zulu to get better, LOTS better.
Glad the feeding tube is helping him feel better…now onward to eating properly on his own again.
Oh, this is our first visit to Zulu and we are full of hope for recovery, but Zulu looks as if he is on the way thanks to your GREAT vet! Love from us and healing thoughts.
Sending lots of good thoughts to Zulu!!!
Sending all our purrs to you, Zulu!
Dude, we’re sending mew oodles of extra healing purrs, and hope mew are back on top form in no time!!! ❤ Happy Friday to mew all, and we hope your weekend is EPIC!!!