Nala The Cat
The Emergency Fund helped Nala a 12-year-old kitty from Connecticut earlier this year. Nala wasn’t doing well; she was barely eating, losing weight, frequenting the litter box often and her eyes were crusty. Nala had not been grooming herself properly and her mom was extremely worried about her sweet girl.
CONNECTICUT
Active Date
Monday, February 12, 2024
Status
Pets In Most Need
Story
The Emergency Fund helped Nala a 12-year-old kitty from Connecticut earlier this year. Nala wasn’t doing well; she was barely eating, losing weight, frequenting the litter box often and her eyes were crusty. Nala had not been grooming herself properly and her mom was extremely worried about her sweet girl.
Nala’s mom was able to pay for an exam however, her veterinarian wanted to run diagnostic tests, at the very least bloodwork and a urinalysis; however, her mom is elderly and could not afford it. She was referred to us by her veterinarian and she reached out to us by phone for help. Unfortunately, she did not have access to a computer or smartphone to complete an application online for assistance, luckily, a kindhearted veterinary technician offered to help with the process.
We helped with the cost of the diagnostic tests Nala desperately needed. A Feline Senior Profile panel, blood glucose, urinalysis, fecal, and blood pressure tests were run. The bloodwork revealed that Nala had earlier liver disease, and the urinalysis confirmed a urinary tract infection, she was also diagnosed with feline conjunctivitis. Nala was treated with IV fluids for dehydration, antibiotics, and pain medication.
Nala was sent home with oral antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, Denamarin a liver supplement, Terracymic ophthalmic ointment, and a prescription diet. Nala had her urine and bloodwork rechecked 4 weeks later, the good news is her urinary tract had resolved and her liver function levels had improved. Her veterinarian recommends rechecking her bloodwork every 6 months. Nala will continue with her prescription food and liver supplement for the rest of her life.
The Emergency Fund covered the cost of Nala's much-needed medical care, which totaled over $1,100.00. It has been four months since then, and Nala's mom has reported a significant improvement in her condition. Nala is now eating well, and gaining weight, her eye infection has cleared up completely, and she is urinating normally. Nala's story underscores the vital role that the Emergency Fund plays in providing essential medical care to pets from low-income families.