Rocket, our 4 week old foster arrived on Friday evening full of energy and curiosity. Friendly, playful, cuddly, everything a kitten should be.
Went to the vet this morning assuming it was a simple URI; little fever, crusty eyes, a few sneezes, little appetite and he began throwing up.
The vet gave the kitten a little food and left the room for a minute. when she returned he had vomited the food he ate along with some bile. She decided to give him a small shot of a strong anti-nausea med and a small shot of an antibiotic until he could keep his food down and then we would give him clavamox. She was concerned and said she would call us to check in later.
Two and a half hours later at home I offer wet food, no KMR - per the vet's instructions. He was happy to eat, ate a few bites and started vomiting and walking a few steps and more vomit. I think he may have aspirated some it because then he looked like he was going to vomit but it sounded a bit like a cough. Then he was shrieking when he vomited. Called the vet and they said bring him back in.
the vet hospital did a free x-ray (I did have permission from the rescue for this but kept my mouth shut) and didn't see any blockage or pneumonia. Also did a draw to see if he had FIP fluid - none. The next diagnostic tool was an ultrasound because Rocket was too thin for all his organs to show up on the x-ray - or to put him to sleep. The vets (His vet had been checking with all the vets at the hospital for help with a diagnosis) felt since this was moving so fast with no obvious cause he would last long. Luckily the rescue made the decision and I didn't have to - when I was asked what I thought the vet said I didn't have enough experience to decide.
Well, it's 6pm and no call from the vet regarding a miraculous recovery and I guess the deed is done. RIP Rocket.
Just last night he was climbing the stairs and escaping from his big box. Yesterday he was exploring and learning to pounce. Saturday he was figuring out how to jump over things and Sunday had it down and ran around the room jumping over everything. Trying to climb the cat tree and curtains. He was the cutest kitten.
It's hard, wondering if I could have prevented this or if I somehow caused it.
Now I have to clean the room. What happens with his blanket that his savior gave him. She, who bottle fed him for 2 days and gave him toys and played with him. I was told she cried when she surrendered him to the rescue. Will she be contacted and be told the rescue she entrusted to find him a home and care for him failed?
Enjoy yourself on the other side. You were loved by everyone who met you.
Went to the vet this morning assuming it was a simple URI; little fever, crusty eyes, a few sneezes, little appetite and he began throwing up.
The vet gave the kitten a little food and left the room for a minute. when she returned he had vomited the food he ate along with some bile. She decided to give him a small shot of a strong anti-nausea med and a small shot of an antibiotic until he could keep his food down and then we would give him clavamox. She was concerned and said she would call us to check in later.
Two and a half hours later at home I offer wet food, no KMR - per the vet's instructions. He was happy to eat, ate a few bites and started vomiting and walking a few steps and more vomit. I think he may have aspirated some it because then he looked like he was going to vomit but it sounded a bit like a cough. Then he was shrieking when he vomited. Called the vet and they said bring him back in.
the vet hospital did a free x-ray (I did have permission from the rescue for this but kept my mouth shut) and didn't see any blockage or pneumonia. Also did a draw to see if he had FIP fluid - none. The next diagnostic tool was an ultrasound because Rocket was too thin for all his organs to show up on the x-ray - or to put him to sleep. The vets (His vet had been checking with all the vets at the hospital for help with a diagnosis) felt since this was moving so fast with no obvious cause he would last long. Luckily the rescue made the decision and I didn't have to - when I was asked what I thought the vet said I didn't have enough experience to decide.
Well, it's 6pm and no call from the vet regarding a miraculous recovery and I guess the deed is done. RIP Rocket.
Just last night he was climbing the stairs and escaping from his big box. Yesterday he was exploring and learning to pounce. Saturday he was figuring out how to jump over things and Sunday had it down and ran around the room jumping over everything. Trying to climb the cat tree and curtains. He was the cutest kitten.
It's hard, wondering if I could have prevented this or if I somehow caused it.
Now I have to clean the room. What happens with his blanket that his savior gave him. She, who bottle fed him for 2 days and gave him toys and played with him. I was told she cried when she surrendered him to the rescue. Will she be contacted and be told the rescue she entrusted to find him a home and care for him failed?
Enjoy yourself on the other side. You were loved by everyone who met you.
