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post #61 of 200
6/20/10 at 1:16pm
I am so sorry. Even though I knew her only by your posts and your pictures, she touched my heart and I was really hoping she would get through this. It must be devastating for you. You are really a wonderful person for helping her and not letting her die alone, abandoned by her mother. You should be proud to have helped her so much, make her know what it feels to be loved and doing everything you can to make her life less painful. Thank you for your generosity and, again, so sorry.
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post #62 of 200
6/20/10 at 1:50pm
Does she really needs to cross the bridge?
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post #63 of 200
6/20/10 at 1:57pm
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I would not have her pts if there was any other option. It is a birth defect that makes it almost impossible for her to go to poo. They said they might be able to do a surgery and fix it, but #1- she probably wouldn't survive since she's so skinny and malnourished. #2- It would cost in the thousands. #3- the nerves would be damaged in her anus area so she would be unable to control her bowels for the rest of her life and would have to wear diapers (which is no way to start out life) and #4-if she has this birth defect, most likely she has some other internal ones that we just can't see right now.

As you can see, the kindest thing to do for her right now is to end her pain. She cannot poo, and therefor will not eat and is in a ton of pain. We have tried antibiotics and laxatives to no avail.
As you can see, there really isn't any other option for me. I wish there was.
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post #64 of 200
6/20/10 at 2:01pm

I'm so sorry to hear that
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post #65 of 200
6/20/10 at 2:12pm
My heart goes out to you.

You did all you could.
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post #66 of 200
6/20/10 at 2:39pm
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I know, but I just hate it when its not enough. I'm still trying to think of ways to save her, but I keep comming up blank.
I keep hoping, 'well maybe the laxatives will work by tomorrow and she'll start pooing again" but I know that wont happen, and even if it does, it will probably just give her another few days of life.
This is one of the hardest decisions I've had to make in a long time.
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post #67 of 200
6/20/10 at 2:55pm
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Originally Posted by gothicangel69 View Post
I would not have her pts if there was any other option. It is a birth defect that makes it almost impossible for her to go to poo. They said they might be able to do a surgery and fix it, but #1- she probably wouldn't survive since she's so skinny and malnourished. #2- It would cost in the thousands. #3- the nerves would be damaged in her anus area so she would be unable to control her bowels for the rest of her life and would have to wear diapers (which is no way to start out life) and #4-if she has this birth defect, most likely she has some other internal ones that we just can't see right now.

As you can see, the kindest thing to do for her right now is to end her pain. She cannot poo, and therefor will not eat and is in a ton of pain. We have tried antibiotics and laxatives to no avail.
As you can see, there really isn't any other option for me. I wish there was.
I am so so very sorry
Can you end her suffering today, rather than waiting until tomorrow? I hate the thought of her suffering so much for nothing...
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post #68 of 200
6/20/10 at 3:31pm
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Its not possible for me. The E-vet wants 200 dollars to put her down today, whereas if I wait until tomorrow, its only around 50. Shes on some good narcotics right now, so she's feeling pretty good right now.
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post #69 of 200
6/20/10 at 4:10pm
Such a sad situation. You and the babe are in our prayers.
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post #70 of 200
6/20/10 at 4:30pm
I am so sorry. Bless you for caring for her in her last days and easing her out of a painful, miserable life. I hope you can draw some comfort from knowing you did what you could to help her.
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post #71 of 200
6/20/10 at 5:10pm
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She's staggering around the house right now. I let her out of the crate to explore for a bit and she seems to be having alot of fun.
I've given her laxtive throughout the day today but still no poo. I'm hoping if I can at least get some poo out of her, she'll feel at least a little better.
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post #72 of 200
6/20/10 at 5:17pm
Bless you for loving this little girl. I know it's a hopeless situation, but having your love and care for the past few days has been just wonderful for her. At least she's known love and care in her short little life.
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post #73 of 200
6/20/10 at 5:37pm
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We're starting to get some poo!!!! I am so excited!! This is the most she's pooed in almost 4 days. Its comming out a tiny bit of a time, and its tarry and dry, but its comming.
I think all those laxatives I've been pumping into her throughout the day are starting to work.
Hopefully she can get all the poos out tonight so she feels better. Not being to optimistic though, but I am excited that she's starting to poo a bit.
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post #74 of 200
6/20/10 at 5:56pm
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OMG!!!! The poos here!!!!! She just had a MASIVE amount of poo come out.
I decided to try taking the laxatives and dropping in right into her bum, and VOILA! Within a few minutes she started pooing!!!.
I am so excited!!! This is great news.
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post #75 of 200
6/20/10 at 6:01pm
That is good news! Make sure to get your vet's opinion on the possible birth defect....I've had e-vets tell me the weirdest things. Hopefully it's just a constipation problem and not an actual uncurable defect. I can't imagine how a kitten with a defect could get to be that age in the wild.
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post #76 of 200
6/20/10 at 6:01pm
I know money is a big concern, but Alley sounds like she's a real little fighter.

Is there a Veterinary College near you who might be willing to do something for her? Perhaps a Vet Surgeon who is skilled in this particular type of deformity who could advise better?

Have you got friends or family who could help financially?

I don't know how well the vets you've seen so far have examined Alley but I think until a proper exam, possibly with x-rays or scans is done, it won't be possible to give a proper prognosis. She may have a blockage which could be put right.

I'm stabbing in the dark a bit but where there's life there's hope.

Sending more healing to you both and
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post #77 of 200
6/20/10 at 6:04pm
Oh, please God that the vet will have good news for you tomorrow - but no matter what, no one could have loved this little girl more and tried harder. Lots of prayers for youboth.
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post #78 of 200
6/20/10 at 6:13pm
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Oh we are definately giving this fighter another chance!!!! I'm going to try daily laxatives until I can save up the money to take her specialist. I think we can do this!! I am just so excited right now. I have never lost a kitten yet, and I was devastated that she would be the fist one I've lost. I really hope this works.
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post #79 of 200
6/20/10 at 6:34pm
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She is wolfing down her food right now. The poor thing is starved (she hasn't eaten in like two days)
I read something onlione about hernias. Anyone have an comments??
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post #80 of 200
6/20/10 at 6:49pm
My neice has is 7 she is unable to poo without laxative. She has been like that since birth, she is finally getting a special MRI and hopefully they will solve this mystery. I know humans and kittens are different, but my neice has lived a healthy happy life, she has just required a daily regiment of laxatives. perhaps this little one has a simular defect.
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post #81 of 200
6/20/10 at 7:13pm
Lots more healing and luck going out to Alley.
She's an incredibly lucky little girl to have you.
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post #82 of 200
6/20/10 at 7:18pm
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Originally Posted by gothicangel69 View Post
She is wolfing down her food right now. The poor thing is starved (she hasn't eaten in like two days)
I read something onlione about hernias. Anyone have an comments??
My son said he read of something like this a while ago and it was a rupture (hernia) which can be fixed.

I was thinking, that because when you found Alley there was no sign of the mumpuss and mumpuss licks to stimulate the kitten's bowel movements, if there has been a build-up of faeces which have impacted to form a blockage and now with the laxative if this has now cleared. I really, really hope so.

Loads of healing vibes coming from me and my son (Ian)
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post #83 of 200
6/21/10 at 1:12am
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The lump is still there in her back-end, but it is noticably smaller, which is why I'm leaning towards a hernia of some sort. I'm going to try the daily laxatives for a few days and see if that helps. She would never survive surgery right now anyways.
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post #84 of 200
6/21/10 at 1:43am
im really hope this is something treatable alley seems to be a little fighter!
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post #85 of 200
6/21/10 at 2:35am
I thought and prayed last night about this little one as did everyone I am sure.

Oh, I hope this can be turned around!! God love you for taking such good care of her. And please, God, let her be ok.
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post #86 of 200
6/21/10 at 3:01am
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I thought and prayed last night about this little one as did everyone I am sure.

Oh, I hope this can be turned around!! God love you for taking such good care of her. And please, God, let her be ok.
I did the same - and woke up this morning thinking about her.

Everything you have said, I second.
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post #87 of 200
6/21/10 at 7:02am
me three - are you still going to call or take her into the vet for a progress check and to see if he has any more ideas on treatment? Just hoping all went well through the night!
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post #88 of 200
6/21/10 at 7:21am
Oh WOW, am I EVER sending a ton of vibes for this little one! Is she ever a fighter, and are YOU ever an angel.
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post #89 of 200
6/21/10 at 8:50am
from here, too, for the little fighter! And prayers!
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post #90 of 200
6/21/10 at 9:36am
You know, I was wondering if there was a possibility about that vet being wrong about her condition.. I am SO glad you think now that something can be done to help her.. I would definitly get a second opinion about that possible birth defect..

I am so happy there might be a chance.. She is such a little fighter! I was also thinking about this baby this morning.. Hoping that she didn't have to go so soon!

coming your way for Little Alley Cat to have a chance at a long, happy life with you uncle!

As someone else mentioned.. Are there any family members who are willing to help with any finances for this little one? Maybe your uncle, since he will be keeping her if she pulls thru?
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