I previously posted about mixing KMR and Goat's milk for a kitten in our rescue we felt had a congenital/genetic issue. Well, this past Thursday she was diagnosed with a severe Peritoneal-Pericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia (PPDH).
Essentially, her intestines and liver are in her chest cavity, compromising her lungs. Intestines are also wrapped around her heart.
Baby is currently 20 days old (born 8/2) and weighs in at about 210g. We began tube feeding her on Thursday due to compression of her esophagus and treachea. She hates having the tube placed; but, is tolerating her feeding very well and there has been no regurgitation to date.
She is a very feisty little torti and is a fighter! She's had 3 episodes of breathing difficulty, the most recent being last night. I was able to get her to one of our E-clinics where she spent the night in oxygen. This morning she is much more alert and active and her breathing has improved a lot.
Her overall prognosis is not very good right now as she needs surgery to correct the problem. Ideally, we could get her to 8 weeks; but, the concern is that we might have to risk surgery or lose her to intestinal ishemia or another complication.
Has anyone else experienced this before? We have excellent vets caring for her and have access to a group of board certified surgery specialists. We are doing everything possible to give her a chance!
Baby is needing lots of prayers and good vibes right now!
(Also, she is in need of a very strong name. Suggestions welcomed!)
Essentially, her intestines and liver are in her chest cavity, compromising her lungs. Intestines are also wrapped around her heart.
Baby is currently 20 days old (born 8/2) and weighs in at about 210g. We began tube feeding her on Thursday due to compression of her esophagus and treachea. She hates having the tube placed; but, is tolerating her feeding very well and there has been no regurgitation to date.
She is a very feisty little torti and is a fighter! She's had 3 episodes of breathing difficulty, the most recent being last night. I was able to get her to one of our E-clinics where she spent the night in oxygen. This morning she is much more alert and active and her breathing has improved a lot.
Her overall prognosis is not very good right now as she needs surgery to correct the problem. Ideally, we could get her to 8 weeks; but, the concern is that we might have to risk surgery or lose her to intestinal ishemia or another complication.
Has anyone else experienced this before? We have excellent vets caring for her and have access to a group of board certified surgery specialists. We are doing everything possible to give her a chance!
Baby is needing lots of prayers and good vibes right now!
(Also, she is in need of a very strong name. Suggestions welcomed!)