Cloe

CLOE

I received heartbreaking news yesterday when I went to the clinic after work to pick up Cloe, who was dropped off early afternoon to be seen for a number of symptoms that were not good.   The docs believe she most likely has FIP -

Feline Infectious Peritonitis

There is no cure for FIP. A survivor of FIP is very rare. We can give the cat supportive care which will make her more comfortable and possibly extend her life for a short amount of time. Because the dry form of FIP progresses more slowly, cats with this form can sometimes live longer than those with the wet form. This is especially true if the eye is the only organ affected by granulomas. Cats who have an appetite, no neurological signs, and no anemia usually respond better to the supportive care.

Supportive care includes:

• Periodic draining of abdominal or thoracic (chest) fluid in those with the wet form. If the fluid is drained too often, the cat loses large amounts of protein which can exacerbate the condition.



• Fluid therapy



• Quality nutrition



• Antibiotics for secondary bacterial infections



• Blood transfusions in cases of severe anemia

I would never put her through this - she has been through too much already.

What is FIP?
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/health_information/brochure_ftp.cfm

I had to walk out to my car because I lost it.  I then gathered the strength to stop crying and went back in to wait for little Cloe to be brought out to me, as I requested.  I had to give her foster mom a chance to say goodbye to her.  I have brought her to the clinic weekly, and Susan has taken her back and given her the meds she's been on since I rescued her.  After all her wound care, she has all the symptoms of FIP.  My poor little girl.  Still just a kitten.  She has gone through so much in her short little life.  She has fought a hard battle.  My next step is to make a call to my normal vet, as I would prefer not to have to bring Cloe in for a walk in visit at the clinic and sit and wait for this to happen.  The clinic does not make appointments for this.  It would be unbearable, although I am not sure how much this will cost me at my own vet.  I am sure its going to be expensive.  It will most likely happen on Monday.  :(

Patches

Today, I also will bring Patches to a vet for a look at - he is the red kitty I rescued from Parsells over a week ago and is being fostered by Ciara.  He is not acting right, and will be seen today at 4pm.  He needs his forever home.

Midget and Billy 

Today, I also will be bringing little Billy, the black kitten with the URI, and his sister Midget to their new home.  It was touch and go there with him being sick, but they insist that they come to their new home, with a looming vet appointment tomorrow for Billy to be tested for FIV and Midget will get both.  Billy is doing a lot better since I brought him into the clinic two days ago very sick.  The antibiotics are working.

Princess

THE VERY GOOD NEWS:  A very sweet girl named Sara came over to meet, and greet, and take home The Princess after work last evening!  After all that craziness and sadness, some good came out of yesterday.  Princess was rescued on Monday and spayed on Tuesday.  I am so happy for her.  Now we have to get Benson, Nora, Trixie, Alice, Francie Pants, Jelly and Elvis homes!

Lastly, I am now without credit (and actually owe) at the clinic for TNRs, and am now without cat food.  Its getting tough financially to continue caring for the 70+ cats I feed daily.  I go through 40 cans of wet food EVERY DAY, and 20 pounds of dry, EVERY DAY. Every little bit helps.  Please click on the donate button on this blog, or call the clinic for a donation in my name.  585-288-0600.  I also always have my porch door open for cat food.  I am not one to beg, but this is my reality.

So, say a little prayer for all the little kitties out there suffering today without someone to help them, through life and through death.  Spread the word about the cats that need homes, so that more can be rescued.  Please, that is the least we can do.  

Have a nice day.