Today, we got notified of a case that is local to us, and as such, the people have reached out the us for help. Apparently, a student at a local University has been feeding the local cat population around his boarding house. One of the cats has lost an eye from some infection, but was otherwise in seemingly good health. Last week though, he began to become lethargic and refused the eat. The student took that cat into his boarding house for closer observation, but things went from bad to worse. A couple days ago, he began having trouble walking, and now he is unable to move and is constantly crying in pain.
The student, who is already on a very limited budget, finally got him to the vet today. The vet has told him that the cat is suffering from anemia. Unfortunately, the student choose the wrong vet to take the cat too, since they charge excessive fees for overnight observation/care. He paid what he had, but does not have enough money to get the cat released tomorrow.
Someone put him in contact with us, since we are fast becoming known for our rescue of at risk cats. We have our own financial problems, but we obviously can't sit by and watch this situation by turn worse and do nothing. We have agreed to pay the remaining balance and pick up the cat tomorrow. We are going to transfer him to the same veterinary care that has been treating our Zeus. So far, they have been the best care givers to our animals.
I am unfamiliar with anemia and it's effects, but this sounds off to me, unless it is some form of feline sickle cell enema, which I know in humans can become extremely painful and lead to a type and for paralysis. Does anyone know more about this condition, how it is diagnosed and what the treatments may include? We are taking over the care for this kitty, and are distressed at his rapid decline. Maybe we are wishing beyond the limits of nature, but we hope that this can be halted and reversed, so this beautiful kitty can have a new lease on life, and we plan to give him exactly that.
I will post a video on here as soon as I can get it from the original owner/care taker for the cat, his name is Nick (the cat, not the student). Please put this little one eyed kitty in your hearts and prayers, I think he will need all the help and support we can muster. I know this is probably an uphill battle, but we remain very optimistic that he just needs to be moved into the right hands for a better outcome. Sincerely, the kittykeepers.
The student, who is already on a very limited budget, finally got him to the vet today. The vet has told him that the cat is suffering from anemia. Unfortunately, the student choose the wrong vet to take the cat too, since they charge excessive fees for overnight observation/care. He paid what he had, but does not have enough money to get the cat released tomorrow.
Someone put him in contact with us, since we are fast becoming known for our rescue of at risk cats. We have our own financial problems, but we obviously can't sit by and watch this situation by turn worse and do nothing. We have agreed to pay the remaining balance and pick up the cat tomorrow. We are going to transfer him to the same veterinary care that has been treating our Zeus. So far, they have been the best care givers to our animals.
I am unfamiliar with anemia and it's effects, but this sounds off to me, unless it is some form of feline sickle cell enema, which I know in humans can become extremely painful and lead to a type and for paralysis. Does anyone know more about this condition, how it is diagnosed and what the treatments may include? We are taking over the care for this kitty, and are distressed at his rapid decline. Maybe we are wishing beyond the limits of nature, but we hope that this can be halted and reversed, so this beautiful kitty can have a new lease on life, and we plan to give him exactly that.
I will post a video on here as soon as I can get it from the original owner/care taker for the cat, his name is Nick (the cat, not the student). Please put this little one eyed kitty in your hearts and prayers, I think he will need all the help and support we can muster. I know this is probably an uphill battle, but we remain very optimistic that he just needs to be moved into the right hands for a better outcome. Sincerely, the kittykeepers.
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