Lucy The Kitten
Last month, the Emergency Fund helped a little 4-month-old Iowa kitten named Lucy who had diarrhea and a swollen and enlarged rectum. The diarrhea was so severe that it had scorched off the fur and skin from Lucy’s tail and back legs. Today, Lucy is happy, healthy, and back to her usual kitten self, zooming around and causing all kinds of kitten mischief!
Active Date
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Status
Pets In Most Need
Story
Last month, the Emergency Fund helped a little 4-month-old Iowa kitten named Lucy who had diarrhea and a swollen and enlarged rectum. The diarrhea was so severe that it had scorched off the fur and skin from Lucy’s tail and back legs. Lucy’s mom took her to a low-cost veterinary clinic and sent her home with oral antibiotics and probiotics.
The veterinarian instructed her mom to bathe Lucy, apply Desitin ointment to her rear, and keep a cone on her to prevent over-grooming and further irritation. However, after a week, Lucy’s condition did not improve, and she was getting sicker. Once a playful kitten, Lucy had become very weak and was barely eating. 😿
Lucy’s mom works as a cashier and lives paycheck to paycheck. She was in between pay cycles and did not have any money to take Lucy back for another veterinary appointment. We helped with the cost, and Lucy was given subcutaneous fluids for dehydration and a stronger antibiotic. Her stool was tested for parasites, she was dewormed, and she was given an intestinal prescription diet food.
Today, Lucy is happy, healthy, and back to her usual kitten self, zooming around and causing all kinds of kitten mischief. Her mom said, “Her appetite has come back full force, and she has new skin coming in on her tail and bum. I can’t even begin to thank you enough!” 🙏
Not every emergency case we take on costs thousands of dollars; sometimes, the medical care needed is a few hundred dollars. By becoming a monthly donor angel, your donation will help pets like Lucy, who just need a little more help to get better.
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