Bamf's test results came in last week (sorry for not reporting) and he does NOT have giardia, coccidia, or parasites of any kind.
Unfortunately, his stool is still soft. It has become a more uniform color (darker brown like Pixel's) and is firmer somewhat, but it is still soft and he is pooping fairly large piles 3-4 times per day. Pixel typically poops twice. Sometimes the center of his bum is slightly red and it is often dirty, also. He is still wheezing some when he breathes, sneezing regularly, his nose is a bit snotty (very pale green snot) and his eyes are boogery too (very pale green), although it is again only a little. He is active and eating and drinking. In fact, I feel like he is eating too much. His little belly is very fat and round!
The vet old me to call her this week and tell her how they were doing. When I did, she told me to wait again until next week to see if they get any better. Pixel seems to be doing fine. After her short pukey episode almost two weeks ago, she is perky and healthy! She eats, drinks, potties, and plays just fine, and is not sneezing or snufflenosed. But poor Bamf is still sick and the vet does not want to give him any antibiotics, she wants him to beat it on his own. Plus, she thinks it is a virus not a bacterial infection. They have been on a Lysine supplement since I brought them home on June sixth and he is only somewhat better!
So first, I need vibes for Bamf please. He is a good boy and he does not need to be sick! He is growing like a weed and eating and drinking fine but I am worried about him.
Secondly, I need advice: They are almost 20 weeks old, and neither of them are speutered and they have not received their rabies shot! This is not because of me. The vet would not perform either procedure while they were ill. While I do not blame her, I am very afraid that Bamf may develop intact male behavior patterns or Pixel will go into heat before I know it. This is bad news.
Do you know anything else that I can do for Bamf to help him get better? Should I ask the vet to run another test, maybe a culture on his snot? Or should I ask her to give me more medication? The kittens were on Amoxil liquid for one month! Should I be angry that she has not tried to do more for him, or is she right in wanting him to beat this naturally? What else can I do for his belly? Could it be the virus/infection upsetting him?
Since Pixel is doing well, I was thinking about getting her spayed next week if the vet will do it. We still do not know what her rib cage may mean for her as she ages, but right now she is very healthy. Then I will not have to worry about her going into heat and will not have any babies, even if Bamf is not neutered due to illness. What do you think?
Again, please send vibes. Poor Bamf needs to feel better soon.
Unfortunately, his stool is still soft. It has become a more uniform color (darker brown like Pixel's) and is firmer somewhat, but it is still soft and he is pooping fairly large piles 3-4 times per day. Pixel typically poops twice. Sometimes the center of his bum is slightly red and it is often dirty, also. He is still wheezing some when he breathes, sneezing regularly, his nose is a bit snotty (very pale green snot) and his eyes are boogery too (very pale green), although it is again only a little. He is active and eating and drinking. In fact, I feel like he is eating too much. His little belly is very fat and round!
The vet old me to call her this week and tell her how they were doing. When I did, she told me to wait again until next week to see if they get any better. Pixel seems to be doing fine. After her short pukey episode almost two weeks ago, she is perky and healthy! She eats, drinks, potties, and plays just fine, and is not sneezing or snufflenosed. But poor Bamf is still sick and the vet does not want to give him any antibiotics, she wants him to beat it on his own. Plus, she thinks it is a virus not a bacterial infection. They have been on a Lysine supplement since I brought them home on June sixth and he is only somewhat better!
So first, I need vibes for Bamf please. He is a good boy and he does not need to be sick! He is growing like a weed and eating and drinking fine but I am worried about him.
Secondly, I need advice: They are almost 20 weeks old, and neither of them are speutered and they have not received their rabies shot! This is not because of me. The vet would not perform either procedure while they were ill. While I do not blame her, I am very afraid that Bamf may develop intact male behavior patterns or Pixel will go into heat before I know it. This is bad news.
Do you know anything else that I can do for Bamf to help him get better? Should I ask the vet to run another test, maybe a culture on his snot? Or should I ask her to give me more medication? The kittens were on Amoxil liquid for one month! Should I be angry that she has not tried to do more for him, or is she right in wanting him to beat this naturally? What else can I do for his belly? Could it be the virus/infection upsetting him?
Since Pixel is doing well, I was thinking about getting her spayed next week if the vet will do it. We still do not know what her rib cage may mean for her as she ages, but right now she is very healthy. Then I will not have to worry about her going into heat and will not have any babies, even if Bamf is not neutered due to illness. What do you think?
Again, please send vibes. Poor Bamf needs to feel better soon.