That's quite a story. That's one thing about this list, whenever I'm
feeling overwhelmed, I can be assured that there's someone out there
with even more on their plate. All of us who take in rescues know that
their chances of being healthy and strong are compromised. Thank you
for doing what you do, not everyone has the strength to keep on facing
so many trials and heartaches. I'm so sorry to hear about Twinkletoes,
but I have higher hopes for her little sister since she has no symptoms
except her smaller size. I don't think I'd put her through the stress
of tests and spend the money when she's not really sick, just weakened.
I'd put her and her remaining siblings on the same sort of supplement
regime that we do for felv kitties. Do your best to boost her immune
system and get as much quality food into her as possible. I have a good
feeling about her, (what's her name?). How's her Momma doing now? I'm
a bit confused, is the one with the scarred cornea still with you? Do
you have the kitty with spine problems on Glu/Chond and MSM? My GSD,
Zevon, has degenerative spine disease and flax seed oil, (not as good
for kitties, you might want to try salmon oil for the omegas), Glu/Chond
and MSM, that with, believe it or not, exercise, is keeping him mobile
and enjoying life. Is Missy on CoQ10? I've heard good things about
using it for heart problems.
My goodness girl, you sure do have your hands full. I'm sending you
strength, energy and prayers to help you do Spirit's work. Bless you
and everyone in your household,
Nina
Kelley Saveika wrote:
Hi Nina,
My vet did a fecal on her yesterday. She was neg for coccidia and
parasites. (She had continuous diarrhea). He gave her albon anyway,
because he hoped that she might actually have coccidia anyway and it
might have been flushed out of her system due to all the diarrhea.
She was getting 6 cc's of water via syringe every hour, canned food
and albon.
He did note thickened intestines and his fear was malabsorption. He
did a phone consult with another vet on this and both agreed that if
the albon didn't work, it might be kinder to euthanize her.
Her sister has no symptoms as yet, she's just about half as big as she
should be. My vet has offered to do any kind of test I want, blood
panels, etc., but in his professional opinion it either 1. will not
give us any useful information or 2. the information it does give us
we will not be able to act on.
Some history on these kittens: The mom had stomatitis and IBD. I
don't think they got adequate nutrition in utero. The mom has had 8
teeth out and is on flagyl now (kittens are 5 months). They have had
severe eye infections (one also had an issue with the 3rd eyelid
giving him a scarred over ulcer on his eye), URI, ringworm, and now
malabsorption. One passed away at a very young age. One passed at 5
months. One is normal size and appears healthy. One is slightly less
than normal size and appears healthy. One is about 2.5 lbs and at
this time appears healthy, but I fear congenital defects.
I have another foster cat with a congential spine abnormality, and my
"heart kitty" Missy has heart disease, plus 16 or so more healthy
kittens and 10 adults of varying health status and ages. Adoptions
are way down this yea.
Anyway, that's my story.
On 9/1/06, *Nina* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>
wrote:
Kelly,
I'm so sorry about your loss of Twinkletoes. Another one so
young. It
just tears your heart out when they get so little time in our love
and
protection. IBD kitties have problems with not absorbing nutrients in
their food. B12 shots seem to help with that. I know there are other
things you can do to help, but the B12 shots are the first thing that
come to mind. What have you been doing for them? Blessings to
Twinkle's sister and to you,
Nina
Kelley Saveika wrote:
> I lost my Twinkletoes this morning to complications of malabsorption
> (not FELV related). She was 5 months. She has a sister who is also
> very small, and I'm trying to do some research on this condition.
> Does anyone know anything about it?
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