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  1. javannalynn

    FIP

    So yesterday we got the blood test back and found out our foster (who was on the fast track to being our foster fail) has FIP ocular. I have zero knowledge of FIP at this point so I have spent the last few days reading everything in the world I could find and still feel like I've learned...
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    18 Years Old! Huge Pee Puddles!

    So I decided to take on another foster. His name is Mr. Cuddles. The shelter said he was surrendered because the other cats were attacking him. They said he had mobility issues. He's definitely slow and doesn't get around like a young man anymore. So anyways he is actually in pretty good health...
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    Little- Bottle Baby To 5 Months

    We got our Kitten Little at just a few days old. I made some age progression collages to show her first 5 months!
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    New Foster Babies!! So Cute!!

    My 4 new foster kids are the cutest things!! 3 boys and a girl!! no names yet.
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    Toby, The Mega Esophagus Kitten

    I posted on here a few months ago about Toby my kitten with ME that I was fostering that the shelter tried to euthanize. Link to the og thread Megaesophagus In 9 Week Old Well I just thought I would come post our HUGE update. My vet has been working with us to get Toby healthy. Unfortunately...
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    Megaesophagus In 9 Week Old

    So I have been fostering 9 kittens for the local shelter. Most of them are doing wonderful and go get fixed and put up for adoption tomorrow. Except Toby. Toby has been losing weight and vomiting for almost 3 weeks. He vomits multiple times a day. Poor guy barely gets any nutrients at all. I've...
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    Big 3 Kittens! Til Day 19!

    I have a few pics along the way so i will post the earliest first! Randall Kate Kevin Randall and Kevin Kate These are foster kittens that will be up for adoption in a few weeks. I don't know what happened to the mother. Someone brought them to the shelter and I am bottle...
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    My Bottle Baby's Eye Is Swollen!?

    Hey everyone one of my Big 3 bottle babies eye is swollen! I'm not sure what to do. They are about 10 days old right now. I've included pics.Its not that easy to see but it is her left eye. anyone see this before?? Big 3! Kevin, Kate, and Randall together.
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    Goats Milk For Bottle Babies

    Ok so I have read a bunch of the threads talking about goats milk but no one really says how to use it. I have 3 bottle babies that are almost a week old. They are having a very hard time pooping. they are still pooping but they are coming out as little rocks and they are all straining to poop...
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    My First Bottle Babies....

    Just brought them home! I'm so excited and worried about them. Is there anything you guys would wish someone would have told you when you first had bottle babies? I'll post some pictures of them too. 3 boys and a girl!
  11. javannalynn

    Ear Infections And Shelter Surrender

    I don't know if this is the right place to put this but i don't know what else to do. A little over a month ago my 18 year old Theodore passed way (January 17th). We decided to donate what was left of his fluids and lines and needles to our local shelter the next day. I just couldn't look at it...
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    Impulse Adoption Is Biting

    Thursday we had my amazing rescue cat Theodore put to sleep. He was no longer able to stand for more then a few seconds and was barely able to hold his head up. I'm heartbroken but i know it was the right thing to do. He is the first cat i've ever euthanized and it was the hardest thing i've...
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    Vitamin B-12 Options?

    Theo had his blood work done recently and his kidneys are still going down hill slowly. His thyroid is great. But the vet mentioned he is anemic. He said usually B-12 helps. I haven't had a chance to talk to him about how to give him b-12. Does anyone have any good options? Maybe something he...
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    Could Fish Flavored Food Cause Diarrhea??

    I've been battling this issue with Theo's diarrhea since I brought him home. He's a picky eater so its hard to find something he likes and I'm currently feeding him a mix of Authority wet food and ProPlan wet food. I'd love to feed him something higher quality but he eats so much I can't afford...
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    Vomiting Water In The Middle Of The Night

    So my old man Theo has been with me since November. He's about 17 now (according to the shelter). He has hyperthyroidism and is on medication for it. Last time his levels were tested everything was good. He's had diarrhea the entire time he has been here. We've literally tried everything. I'm...
  16. javannalynn

    Buying Lactated Ringer's Online?

    Anyone know where I can get these cheap? I need the entire set up lines and needles. Just wondering if anyone has any good sites to check?
  17. javannalynn

    Subcutaneous Fluids And Blood

    I gave Theodore his fluids this morning like we have for months now. This morning though there was blood on the needle when I pulled it out. I haven't see this before and Google was little help. Should I be concerned??
  18. javannalynn

    Old Cat With Bumps

    Hey guys! My 16 year old recent rescue was enjoying some pets today when I found these! They are on his back. Wondering if anyone has any idea what it might be? Picture below..
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    Probiotics For Cats?

    I have my old man Theo and he has been having trouble keeping solid stoles lately. The vet gave me some samples of a probiotic to put on his food. I was thinking it could be possible to get some otc and sprinkle it on his food. Is this possible? any other thoughts for probiotics for cats?
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    Can't Meow. No Answers From Vets!

    So Wednesday night we noticed that Princess could not meow. she was pushing out the air but no sound from a normally vocal cat. We rushed off to the emergency vet thinking something was stuck in her throat. They did x-rays of her throat and blood work but had no answers. The vet did say that she...
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