US Ex-pat w. new stray needs help - kitty won't eat! :-(

[xocats]

You have done wonders with Slooty.
Her fur looks so much healthier.
She is obviously thriving under your care.

The difference between a toxic flea bath and Advantage is like night and day.
Advantage is the perfect solution for you because it will kill eggs scattered around your apartment as will as the fleas.

Your report about Luna's progress is really hopeful.

I am so glad that her energy level is improving and am looking forward to your next update about both sweeties.

Stay warm.

 

[jenniferd]

They are adorable. And if I did not read their story, I would for sure have thought they were sisters.
They look so much alike, and even both have odd eyes.

 

[sadieandziggy]

Wow, she's now white and fluffy!!!! And she's so big, it just shows how underweight she was before.

Lets hope your dad can keep posting you the flea treatment, it really is much better than a flea bath.

You really are doing good. Can we hope for a Luna before and after photo?

 

[addiebee]

From sickly, scrawny and dirty to thriving! Take pride and comfort in the fact that you saved that little girl! Fingers crossed that Luna keeps moving forward, too.


BTW - you're a very good writer! Love your commentary!

 

[pookie-poo]

It's just incredible how much better she looks in just three short week's time!!! Keep up the good work! I'm looking forward to seeing the much improved Luna pics soon...

 

[raggiekitty]

Oh my goodness!!! Look at her!!! She's a regular little beauty...so shiny and so much healthier looking

I like the Advantage...that's what I use too. It may take a few months to completely break the flea cycle in the house, but I agree with the others, it's soooo much better for her than the flea baths. That's great that your Dad can send it to you!
I'm also glad Luna keeps improving. I so hope that in the very near future, all this hard stuff is behind all of you...Slooty and Luna are very lucky girls!

 

[jean44]

What an amazing difference in the before and after Slooty pictures. She looks so fluffy and healthy now.

It's good to hear that Luna is feeling better and is playing more with Slooty. Keep up the progress, Luna.

The two of you have done wonders for these kitty girls. They are so lucky to have found you, and you them.

 

[shad]

Wednesday Night Update

Thank you for the positive feedback on my writing. It's been a closet hobby of mine for years and one of these days I may have to sit down and chronicle all the unusual adventures I've had in my Asian travels...

Although we cross our fingers when we say it, Luna has appeared to reach full health. Starting late last night her and Slooty were two little white tornados around the apartment - behavior & play that has only gotten more energetic and rambunctious today. We are very, very happy!

Some of you have asked for a Luna set of before & after photos. I had to laugh because truth be told, Luna looks better in the first photo I took of her than she looks now. Remember, she was healthy when we brought her home and then began having diarrhea / respiratory problems, etc.! What I can show you though are two pictures from a staggeringly cute moment yesterday. I came home from work to find Luna occupying a rather unusual spot in the house...

and

She was filthy, but it was so adorable that I couldn't help but laugh!

They're both doing great, and hopefully we'll get through this ringworm phase without too much trouble and then be 100% healthy for the rest of the winter!

 

[xocats]

Kitties love to nuzzle into the strangest places.

I see that little Luna found hers.

Dirt, ringworm and all, Luna is a beauty.

Here eyes are spectacular.

Thanks for sharing their latest pictures with us.

 

[kaete]

Awwww! Look at how precious! She's just like my Kit... he has every toy he could ever desire, but he somehow finds the dirt in my roommate's plant to be the most enticing

The girls are looking fabulous, and I'm so glad to hear that everyone seems happy and healthy finally! You and your fiancee have done a marvelous job with those two!

 

[rosiemac]

YOU'VE GROWN ANOTHER KITTEN!!!!!

Awwww look at her, and her eyes are lovely and bright!. Their both looking great!

Andrew do you have any toys out there for them?.

 

[taterbug]

That Luna is such a sweet thing!!

And so is Slooty!!

But I have a question....and please don't take it the wrong way! I know you are taking extra good care of these kitties and I wasn't going to ask you this, but...I wuv her too!!

OK...about Luna's nose...has it always been so pale?? I went back thru her pictures, and it seems much paler to me. Does anyone else see it?
I'm sorry...it was bugging me so bad I just had to say something...

 

[xocats]

Originally Posted by taterbug

OK...about Luna's nose...has it always been so pale?? I went back thru her pictures, and it seems much paler to me. Does anyone else see it?
I'm sorry...it was bugging me so bad I just had to say something...

Interesting obversation....
I just went back and looked at recent pictures of Luna and Slooty together.
Luna's nose does appear paler in the photos.
Have you looked at her gums to be sure that they are a nice and healthy color?

PALE PINK OR WHITE GUMS
Press your finger against your cat's gums. If they don't turn pink momentarily after being white from your pressure, this could indicate your cat is suffering from internal bleeding or might be anemic.

We worry.

 

[kittymonsters]

Hey all, I have been following this thread from the start and am delighted and amazed at all Shad and his fiancee have done for Slooty and Luna. Such beautiful happy girls now.

Definitely check Luna's gums, but please don't anyone be too alarmed about the paleness of her nose. My Calico ( all white with a couple of colored spots) has a very pink nose. I find that sometimes it is pale, ice white, which of course freaks me out. I have had all her bloodwork checked and had her evaluated by a cardiac specialist, including and ekg and echocardiogram.

No anemia, no heart problems and no lung problems. It seems her nose changes color with her moods and or heat status. When she is running around, nervous or hot it is more pink. When she is sleeping and relaxed it is pretty much white.

Just wanted to let everyone know, that while pale gums are cause for concern, a pale nose might not be. I didn't want anyone to worry too much.

Again, great job with these lucky little girls!.

 

[xocats]

Originally Posted by kittymonsters

It seems her nose changes color with her moods and or heat status. When she is running around, nervous or hot it is more pink. When she is sleeping and relaxed it is pretty much white.

Just wanted to let everyone know, that while pale gums are cause for concern, a pale nose might not be. I didn't want anyone to worry too much.

Yes...my sweeties have pink noses and they do become a deeper pink when they are really active or hot.
Our pink nosed kitties, instead of having the old '60's mood rings,
have mood noses.

That's really cool.

 

[k.j.]

I absolutely love what you've done with the cats. They wouldn't have survived with out you. Thank god for people like you!

 

[rosiemac]

Actually, yes your right it does look a little bit white?.

 

[sadieandziggy]

Originally Posted by kittymonsters

Hey all, I have been following this thread from the start and am delighted and amazed at all Shad and his fiancee have done for Slooty and Luna. Such beautiful happy girls now.

Definitely check Luna's gums, but please don't anyone be too alarmed about the paleness of her nose. My Calico ( all white with a couple of colored spots) has a very pink nose. I find that sometimes it is pale, ice white, which of course freaks me out. I have had all her bloodwork checked and had her evaluated by a cardiac specialist, including and ekg and echocardiogram.

No anemia, no heart problems and no lung problems. It seems her nose changes color with her moods and or heat status. When she is running around, nervous or hot it is more pink. When she is sleeping and relaxed it is pretty much white.

Just wanted to let everyone know, that while pale gums are cause for concern, a pale nose might not be. I didn't want anyone to worry too much.

She looks realy relaxed in the photo too, so that could be the case. Didn't you say it was really cold there at the moment? That could also be a contributory factor. Just check for pale gums and do the test like xocats said.

Great Job.

 

[addiebee]

Wow! Luna's eyes are spectacular! That close up took my breath away!

 

[raggiekitty]

They are just so precious!~ The first thing I noticed (well at least after the awwww cuteness factor) was how bright Luna's eyes are!

I do hope the pale nose turns out to be just a mood/coldness gauge.