Oaklea The Sick Ohio Kitten
The Emergency Fund recently helped this sweet 10-week old Ohio kitten who was extremely sick. Kitten (now named Oaklea) had explosive diarrhea, she was crying out in pain and her condition deteriorated rapidly overnight. She was barely moving and had not eaten or drunk anything in 48 hours!
Active Date
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Status
Pets In Most Need
Story
Kitten from Ohio is approximately ten weeks old; her mom contacted us this week, desperately seeking help. Kitten was recently spayed at a low-cost spay and neuter clinic. However, 3 days later, her rear end was swollen; she was crying out in pain when trying to use the litter box and had explosive diarrhea.
Her mom reached out to us for help. She said, "I have $20 to my name until her next payday. I applied for care credit and was not approved. No vets will see her without payment. I’m distraught over this and afraid of losing her. She was fine yesterday.”
We helped with an Emergency Veterinary exam, and Kitten’s stool and bloodwork were tested. She was given a pain injection and treated for fleas and intestinal parasites. However, the next day, Kitten’s condition deteriorated rapidly; she was barely moving and had not eaten or drunk anything in 48 hours.
Kitten was rushed back to the ER veterinary hospital and was immediately triaged with an IV catheter, fluids, pain, and antibiotic medications. A Nasogastric (NP) tube was placed to help give Kitten the vital nourishment she needed, and more in-depth diagnostics were run. Overnight, Kitten started to improve; the next day, the NP tube was removed, and kitten started eating small amounts of soft food.
Kitten was discharged yesterday; her mom said, “She is being such a little trooper with taking all of her meds throughout the day. She is eating both dry and wet food and drinking plenty of water. She still has diarrhea, but it does show improvement.” We will have more updates on Kitten soon!
The Emergency Fund covered the entire cost of $2,855.46. However, we need help refilling the fund so we can continue to help more pets like Kitten, who, without immediate medical attention, would perish. If you have $5 or $10 to spare, please donate.
Oaklea has made a full recovery! Oaklea's wounds have healed; her fur is growing back on her neck where the NP tube was inserted, the IV fluids were administered, and where the fur on her legs were scorched from diarrhea. Her mom said, "She is back to her spunky, goofy self. Many thanks and hugs to you and those who all make "For the Love of Alex" possible: without you all, I would have lost our little girl."
We used funds from the Emergency Fund to get Oaklea the urgent veterinary care she desperately needed, but we need help refilling the fund to help more pets in need like Oaklea. Please donate today!
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