I've been reading this thread and want you to know my heart goes out to you and Tooters. I wish I had something to offer.
Hey, I believe in prayer. I too prayed really hard for my feral rescue kitten recently. He stopped walking one morning and was wobbling when he tried. The vet said he has something nasty (we're still waiting for the results) and he 's not going to make it. She went as far as saying he's on his way to kitty heaven! That was her opinion. I felt otherwise. I nursed him and kept praying, and now he's walking and jumping around! He's still recovering and his progress is really good.My Aunt's cat had suspected FIP. I just wrote her to get all the information I can. Her cat showed all the same signs as Tooter is. The vet was 99% sure it was FIP and he wouldn't make it, they tried some treatments and my Aunt used a prayer for cats (I know... people probably don't believe in this but she swears it saved her cats life and even if it isn't what saved him, what does it hurt?) I am getting the prayer from her as well. I will send it all to you including what treatments they tried on him.
Once he made a full recovery the vet then said it couldn't have been FIP because almost none survive. But he was 99% sure when Boomer was sick! And this vet is amazing, they only focus on cats so they are very knowledgable.
Anyway, sending good thoughts and prayers for Tooter, I hope she has the same outcome as Boomer! Like I said, I will post as soon as I have all the information!
ok Well i'm sending positive vibes for you and Tooters!
Hi Stephen,
Yes, I do believe it is dry FIP.
So far, there is no sign of fluid accumulation.
There is enlargement of her liver and kidneys, and her eyes are affected as well.
Thanks again to everyone for your well-wishes -- taking it day by day right now. As long as she is doing well, eating and drinking, those are the best signs
Hi, Theresa. I am so sorry to hear that. I feel so sad for Bella and Tooter. One of my cats died this past december from penumonia. We were too late to realize she was sick and then the vet we took her to left her unattended through the night. She had fluid build-up in her chest and she required ongoing drainage, and because the vet left her, she died gasping for air in a tiny cage, all by herself, while i slept in my warm bed. I cant even begin to describe the heartache im still feeling. I never got the chance to say goodbye to my love. So take comfort in the moments you still have and the fact that you'll make her as comfortable as possible through her last moments. There is mercy even in death. You guys are so brave and i find it very inspiring. I will keep you and Bella in my prayers.I am so sorry about your Tooter! I just got back the results of my Bella's coronavirus titer: extremely high. She too has uveitis and has blood levels indicating FIP. I cannot afford the medicine that you gave Tooter.
Right now, the eyes and the bad bloodwork are the only things, but I have seen a specialist and my own vet and they are saying that with as many "flags" as Bella has, we can conclude that it's FIP. She's 2.
I will say a prayer for you as you walk the road of sending your kitty to the rainbow bridge! My Bella might be coming right behind your Tooter...if she starts not eating, not coming with the family, litter box troubles, any signs like you are now describing with Tooter, we will know it's time.
((hugs)) to you and Tooter!
~theresa