Very bad news. Please pray.

[Erika]

I know I haven't been on in a while, I have been unbelievably busy. I have terrible news. I cannot stop crying. Marley is very very sick. We took her to the vet two days ago when she wouldn't eat or drink anything and she wouldn't play. The vet said her stomach was inflamed and gave her some medicine that was supposed to help. It didn't. Marley acted the same way yesterday. We took her to the vet again today and they told us this; Marley either has an extreme case of pneumonia or she has Feline Infectious Peritonitus. We are praying it is not the latter. FIP is a rare disease and it is fatal. There are no cures. It usually happens to cats younger than 2 or older than 10. The vet gave us an IV that we have to hook her up to so she gets fluids. If it is pneumonia, she will get better. If it's FIP, we have to put her down. The vets are leaning towards FIP. We need a miracle. She is having trouble breathing. I remember when all she would do is run around and play and cause trouble. I love my kitten so much, I can't let her die. PLEASE pray for my baby.

[lizzielou742]

:( :( :( OMG, this is awful!! I am so sorry! I'll be hoping that it's not FIP. When will you find out for sure? This is so sad, and again I am so sorry. I'll be thinking of you and Marley. :( :( :(

[kimlovescats]

So sorry to hear this .... FIP is horrible! I pray it is pneumonia instead! :(

((HUGS))

Kim

[captain]

{{{{hugs}}}}} to you ........... prayers too.

[slick]

Oh Erika, that's so sad. Try to think positive and I'll send some more prayers your way. Please keep us updated.

[catnapper]

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} that is truly sad news. Please know that she is in my prayers.

[K & L]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Hopefully it won't be FIP. Please keep us updated.

[molucass]

**HUGS** and prayers coming your way!!

[jazzcat]

I'm so sorry. I was just thinking about little Marley the other day. Whenever I see the "M" on Ripley's forehead I think about her and how you named her.

Prayers on the way for that little sweetheart.

[nibblets]

I'm very sorry to hear this. Bless her heart! I'm praying that is not FIP and that she will be able to pull through quickly.
*fingers crossed*

[Erika]

I greatly appreciate your thoughts and prayers. We will know for sure if it is FIP in 2 or 3 days. By then, the antibiotics and fluids that we are giving her should make her feel better. If they don't, then it is FIP and there is nothing else we can do. I love her so much. She hasn't even grown big enough to fit in the collar that I bought her awhile ago. She's so little. I want her to grow up and live a happy life. Please keep praying and hoping for a miracle. Thank you so much.

[Mandy-Lee]

Oh my goodness...the poor sweetheart! I am praying for the little girl! I hope that she pulls through this terrible time. May God be by her side and pull her through! Praying for better news soon. :(

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I am so sorry to hear about Marley. I will be praying for her and your family. Hopefully it isn't FIP and will just be something less severe. Keep your hopes up, God DOES work miracles everyday. Again I am so sorry, Hugs and I hope everything is turns out ok.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Marley.:( I sure hope it's not FIP but something treatable and cureable. Prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care.

[carole]

I am hoping for a miracle for Marley, the power of PT is very powerful Erika, so hang on in there sweetie, we are all sending positive vibes, prayers and fingers and paws crossed for good news, and that Marley will be ok, Take care and hugs to you.

[slick]

Erika:
If Marley must leave for the RB then he will grow up to be a strong kitty and make lots of friends up there and watch over you. I'm praying really really hard that this will not happen.

[rkidsrcats]

The Tribe is hoping you'll have good news in the next few days. We're all thinking the best for Marley.

[AbbyMom]

I'm praying for your baby. May she recover soon. Prayers and HUGS!

[NoahsMommy]

I'm so sorry about this. :( I'll be praying for some good news.

[kitten645]

I do hope your baby makes it thru this with flying colors. I think we need Phred here,,,,Cinder and Smokey's prayers always seem to do the trick...
Claudia

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Keeping Marley in my prayers.

[mina'smomma]

Erika, I'm very sorry for your sad news. I will keep you and Marley in my prayers and hope that the poor thing only has a bad case of pnemonia.:(

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm praying for a mircacle for your sweet baby girl. I hope she gets better.

[Karen]

Marley will be in our prayers.

[Logan]

Erika, I will be remembering Marley and you in my prayers. Keep us posted.

Logan

[rosethecopycat]

Prayers rising.

[pitc9]

Prayers on the way!

[anna_66]

My prayers are on the way.

[catmandu]

Our Prayers,are coming for Dear Marley,may she be Well!

[Erika]

An update on Marley.
She is walking around more now, although she walks funny. She eats a little at a time now, too. I haven't seen her drink, but we are still giving her fluids through an IV. I really think she is doing better. I don't know why, but I think when I look at her, I know she is fighting as hard as she can to live because she really wants to. I think she can pull through if we all pray and keep her in our thoughts. Pet Talk prayers can do wonders, and hopefully Marley will be an example! Thank you so much for your support.

[Barbara]

Every finger and paw here is crossed for Marley:)

We help her pull through:)

[DJFyrewolf36]

I've seen the PT prayer circle do some awesome things! Remus and I will be praying for dear sweet Marley, please pull through little one!

[kimlovescats]

Glad to hear that Marley is fighting this thing ... continued prayers coming for a good diagnosis!;)

[Erika]

Marley is not doing better. She is in pain. She can't lay on her side because she can't breathe. It's hard for her to breathe at all. Her eyes seem glassy. I thought she was doing better because she was walking, but she just follows us everywhere and meows like it hurts her. I honestly cannot stop crying. I really don't want to lose her. We need a miracle...

[wolflady]

Oh Erica, I'm so sorry to hear about Marley. Please know that we are here for you and lots of prayers are on the way for Marley too.

**hugs**
Karen

[PJSZOO]

Please know that I'm keeping Marley in my prayers.

[leslie]

I'm sorry, i just saw this, my prayers for Marley too, do you think you should get a 2nd opinion on treatment? is that an option for you? I mean do you have a good relationship with your vet or do you feel comfortable searching for a specialist in cats in your area? you could do a search for vets that service cats only and maybe get a better diagnostic workup and prognosis before things worsen. Or is your vet really thorough and all. there is no fip specific test out yet. The newest thing is "footprinting" but it is only a few labs across the country that are capable of doing it- maybe your vet is able? I am so sorry. Again, I will pray for Marley to recover.