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I know this is probably a crap shoot- but

post #1 of 7
8/22/11 at 7:05am
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Has anyone ever had, heard of or seen a kitten with a completely white rectum? It has gone from happy pink to white in a matter of just 24 hours. No other symptoms showing of an internal bleed- the kitten is 7 months old-has pronounced third eyelids- fever (highest was 105.9 last night) heavy gut sounds and he is pooping pure mucous.

He has been tested, vaccinated, neutered, de-wormed, de-flead. He is eating, drinking and not lethargic just getting quiet. His gums are pale (he had quite a flea load on him) there were 5 in the litter- 3 boys (2 now deceased) sisters have been adopted out and are thriving. Just wondering if ANYONE has encountered anything like this as I am baffled as are the vets (when the brothers died).

Waiting for vet to open and just hoping someone might have an answer here.
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post #2 of 7
8/22/11 at 7:09am
I've seen a lot of strange things but this one is new to me.

Sending vibes for the little one!

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post #3 of 7
8/22/11 at 7:47am
If gums and rectum are white, he is horribly dehydrated! It is probably from the diarrhea, but dehydration can take a young kitten FAST. He needs to go to the ER vet or yours as soon as it opens. Poor fella.

Sending lots of vibes for his healing!

ETA: Did the brothers die the same way? If so, it sounds like something hereditaryor something that was passed on from birth. How pitiful! I am so sorry you have to watch this a 3rd time!
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post #4 of 7
8/22/11 at 7:52am
It sounds like parvo in a puppy. . .panleukopenia is a parvovirus but if he's been vaccinated that should have prevented it--it's a very effective vaccine.

For other causes of anemia, hookworm comes to mind (and sometimes regular de-worming doesn't get them all), but that doesn't really explain the fever. It really is mysterious. I hope your vet can help him, poor little guy.
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post #5 of 7
8/22/11 at 7:34pm
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He is not dehydrated- he is drinking lots of water, pooping solid stool now- yay! He still has a high fever and white rectum and gums. They suspect that what is working is genetic - blood work has been taken but it was taken before with his brothers and didn't show anything but an enormous drop in WBC suspect this will be the same. They kept a tissue sample from his brother and are sending it out to an outside lab but again, if it is genetic and in the cells they might not see anything. I am as puzzled as the vets are. His sisters (Previously adopted out) are thriving, but I have been told that when it is genetic in a litter it always hits the males and not the females because of the Y chromosones.

If you could keep Magoo in your prayers- it would be appreciated. I don't want to lose him but there is strong possibility he won't make it through this.
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post #6 of 7
8/22/11 at 9:05pm
I am so sorry! Many prayers that he survives this!
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post #7 of 7
8/25/11 at 7:58pm
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Magoo passed away two days ago. His fever went spiraling out of control and he made it clear to me that he was weary of the fight. I let him go and know that now his spirit roams free and he is making the angels smile when he leaps up on their shoulders.

I have found that this was probably genetic and when there is a genetic defect in a litter, it only affects the males because of the Y chromosone. The two girls are thriving in their adopted homes.
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