Thanks Christine.  Purrs, prayers and crossed fingers and paws will be
much appreciated.

I had to take Nanki-Poo back to the doctor.  He hadn't eaten anything
for at least 24 hours, and I don't think he was drinking either.  He had
another infusion and she took some blood to send out for testing.  She
thinks he may have one of the nasty cat viruses.  She says cats that are
properly cared for can live several years with them, but it would
probably mean keeping him shut up so Lindy can't catch it.  She said it
was just a possibility, so I shouldn't get too depressed yet.

He doesn't seem to be feeling too bad.  He snuggles and purrs, and he
actually jumped up onto the high shelf in the closet.  As you know,
there's stuff on that shelf, so he had to be able to jump really high.

He's also very stubborn.  She tried a different kind of food on him.
First she warmed it up in the microwave, and then she teased him with
it.  He seemed definitely interested, but when she finally let him get
at it, he wouldn't eat.  She also gave me an appetite stimulant to give
him.  It's in pill form.  She had me try giving him one, and he spit it
out.  She got a special pill-giving gizmo and used it.  He immediately
began drooling like crazy, and a few minutes later when I wiped off the
drool, part of the pill was there.  The fact that he's so feisty is a
good sign, but it would be a lot better if he'd be more cooperative
about eating and taking pills.

I guess I should look for a humidifier.  The doctor did mention that
moisture in the air would help.  She suggested putting him in the
bathroom after I take a shower.  I prefer the tub, and the bathroom with
the shower is tiny, so I'd hate to shut him up in there anyway.  I've
already spent enough on him (another $190 today - see my response to
Christine) that the cost of a humidifier won't make much difference.

Joy

Well, I have him confined to one room, but I guess I could put a couple
more bowls of water in there.  I'm desperate enough to try anything at
this point.  One problem is, it's very hard to tell if he has drunk any
water.  The milk is easy, because there's only a little bit, but water
is trickier.  Thanks for the suggestion.

Joy

Thanks, Marina.  I may know something Monday.  I'll post when I do.

Joy

Yep.  Spent hours in the middle of the night like that with the kids.
Sitting on the lid with the shower running hot into the tub and the door
closed till the water ran down the walls from the steam.  At least with a
kitten you can put it in a bed on the bathroom floor.  Leave him for a while
with it steamed up good.

Jo

I bought a humidifier this morning and put it in his room.  Maybe I'll
get some Vicks tomorrow and see if that helps.  Thanks for the
suggestion.

Joy

Thank you, Steve!  He tested negative to the three nasties, so I have
high hopes.

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Joy