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   All of a sudden, three days ago Taco started vomiting whenever we administered his medicine. He would be fine during all his other feedings, but when he gets his meds he just throws it straight back up. The vet thought maybe it was just a bit hard on his tummy so she prescribed him something else too to aid in digesting it. It did not work. Taco is still throwing up.

   Not only is he throwing up his medicine, but now that he's doing that he isn't absorbing it long enough so his diarrhea is coming back since he isn't getting the proper enzymes.

   He is starting to lose weight again.

   Isn't it sad how the one medicine that can cure him just makes him sicker?

   Please please pray that we can find an alternate way to treat Taco and he will start to gain weight and keep nutrients in again.

   We might have to take him back to the hospital if he keeps getting sick like this.

   Posted 3 years ago by gini #

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   Oh, no - and we had all hoped that Taco was going to do so well on his medication.

   Taco, you are certainly in my prayers. Keep us posted, please.

   Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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   I'm so sorry that your little Taco is having such a hard time of it. It's so hard when you're doing everything the vet tells you to do and suddenly they start back in. Hon...I recommend you call your vet back. Prayers to little Taco to get well. He's soooo cute.

   Posted 3 years ago by Karenopa #

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   Praying the vet will find something that will work. Hang in there, Taco!

   Posted 3 years ago by paulajeanne #

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   Poor little Taco - and poor you, what a rollercoaster you're riding. Hugs and purrs and prayers for you both xx

   Posted 3 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #

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   I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the vet will be able to find another drug that helps little Taco. Is the drug he's taking something you can give via injection?

   There's lots of meds out there, so let's hope that the vet can find one that works soon.

   Posted 3 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #

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   Get well little Taco!

   Posted 3 years ago by caroline #

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   You and Taco are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find a med soon that will help Taco. Taco, get well soon little guy!!!!

   Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #

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   Oh no! Poor Taco. My eyes fill with tears at poor Taco's medical issues. I hope the Vet will be able to find a new med that Taco's system will accept so that he starts to gain weight. Healing thoughts and prayers to Taco.

   Posted 3 years ago by SylMiaFelixMomma #

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    Extra HUGS & Kitty Kisses for little Taco to get better

    Posted 3 years ago by feral #

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    I'm sorry you have my prayers. I've been going through that all winter with Tessie she goes up and down like a yo yo although over time her downs are higher and shes staying better for longer periods of time. I know how helpless and scared you feel

    Posted 3 years ago by Cat talk rules #

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    Poor Taco, how about something that can be applied transdermal (isn't that where you put it on the inside of the ear via cream).

    Posted 3 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

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    Great idea, Deb! That may do the trick since Taco seems so sensitive to meds taken by mouth. I hope this little guy's problem is resolved quickly! Sending you the TDK healing white light.

    Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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    OMG, Taco, little one, you need to stay strong! Your mom, Ginirosaru, loves you and will do whatever it takes to help you get through this setback! I am sending prayers and healing white light to both of you! Please stay strong, this is just a setback, it can be overcome! Please let us know if you need help, Ginirosaru!

    Posted 3 years ago by kittymom #

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    Ginirosaru, I hope your vet can help poor little Taco with his condition! Some medications can be compounded in different ways, to be absorbed through the skin or as a suppository. Depending upon the medication and how it's metabolized, these can be better alternatives than oral ingestion.

    Good luck!!

    Posted 3 years ago by anncetera2 #

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    Poor little Taco. I hope your vet can find the right meds. I agree with the previous post about the transdermal gel, that stuff has been a life saver for me in the past.

    Posted 3 years ago by NNGM #

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    I'll ask my vet about it tomorrow, but I'm not sure if this is the kind of medication that can be taken that way. It's taken right with his food and/or mixed into his food because it helps with digestion and gives him enzymes. I'm not sure if putting it in in other ways will make it work fast enough or work in his digestive tract since hes not ingesting it. Does anyone know? I'll definitely ask the vet tomorrow though. Thanks!

    Posted 3 years ago by gini #

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    (Praying)

    Posted 3 years ago by Emma #

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    ginirosaru, you are right - ask the vet. I've used it for antibiotics and for hyperthyroid medication. I don't know if Taco's meds would work in this formula.

    Posted 3 years ago by NNGM #

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    Praying for Taco and you,ginirosaru.

    Posted 3 years ago by Buttercup #

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    I'll be keeping Taco in my prayers.

    Posted 3 years ago by owlwatcher_974 #

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    I have been spending a little time researching exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in felines and what I have found indicates that the meds are essentially ground-up hog or beef pancreas. I have not found anything to say that the actual enzymes have either been synthesized or isolated so shots or transdermal may not be available.

    Ask your Vet if you could feed fresh pancreas (sweetbreads) to Taco and maybe sweetbreads from lamb or mutton could be found as a substitute or supplement.

    Also there is reference to two concurrent problems often found with this rare disorder. Common Biliary Duct obstruction with attendant liver problems and since the pancreas itself is inflamed...diabetes.

    Pernicious Anemia could also be present so B12 shots may also be necessary.

    Poor little-one. I will keep him in my prayers.

    Posted 3 years ago by ailuromaniac #

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    You are in my thoughts and I'm sending positive and healing energies. I went through this very same thing several years ago with my dog. She, too, had ground up pig pancreas mixed in her food to help her. I understand your emotions.

    Posted 3 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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    Oh poor Taco. Praying for you both.

    Posted 3 years ago by debsterwiz #

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    Purraying for Taco. C'mon little buddy!!! :)

    Posted 3 years ago by HootiesMama #

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    Praying for you and Taco!!!!

    Posted 3 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    Purrayers and Big Purrs for Taco!!!

    Posted 3 years ago by Mittens #

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    Hang in there, Taco--we are praying for you little one! We all love you now and love will get you through this. Is there a vet specialist in your area Gini?

    Posted 3 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #

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    Oh no, poor Taco!!! I continue praying for him and wish his vet will find a suitable medicine for him.

    Posted 3 years ago by miu #

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    God bless and heal Taco, and comfort ginirosaru.

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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