My Mia needs prayers

[catfamily]

Well...tomorrow is vet day and she does have some kind of infection in her pee.We brought that in today.I think she has kidney failure.But not sure.I'm getting her complete blood work tomorrow and she'll probably need an ultra sound done from there(At another place).
we got Mia at the shelter and she was just brought in the day before...she was abandoned in a home around here.She was dehydrated,and skin and bones.She's gained almost 4 pounds since here.We are totally in love with her.
she's between 8-12 years old they said.
But we have her seperated(in her own room).She pees a real lot.They said the vet they use THOUGHT he felt a scar underneath to think that she was spay already.
But we'll know with my vet tomorrow for sure.She pees and poops fine but pees WAY to much.
I hope she's alright.And I hope she can soon join my others.My other cats don't seem to mind her at all when we bring her down in the basement.And she plays OK with them...but she marks all the walls while she's there.
Plus she is always soaked with drool.
When I saw her in the shelter...I had to take her home.She never would of lived...from being scared...soaked in urine...and drooling.I knew she was dehydrated too.We gave her Clavamox and pedialyte.
she's looking so much better now with weight on her now.And she loves us so much.She even knows her name.We say it over and over and she squeeks every time I say it now..and turns her head.She loves burying her head in my hair(drool and all).I love it.She's so good.
So...if you could add her to your prayers tonight...we really would appreciate it.Thank You everyone.

[doolittleky]

Carla, I hope poor little Mia will be ok. I will say a prayer for her.
Melissa

[kimlovescats]

Hi Carla,

I'm sorry that Mia is still having some problems. You have done so much for her already and given her a loving, caring home! I pray that she checks out ok at the vet tomorrow!

Hugs,
Kim

[catfamily]

Thanks you guys.I'm accually in tears thinking the worst.I wanted to take her in earlier but Mike was fighting me about money cost.Finally.
He also agreed to let me take in Ethel tomorrow too because her eyes won't clear up after 2 months of terramycin.And she needs an xray because I think she has broncitis like my Rosco.I love Ethel so much.She's my newist(All black).She sleeps with her head on my head.She's so good.Their all so good.

[jazzcat]

She's so pretty. I hope she will be okay. Carla, I think you've been hiding some kitties from us. Sounds like your big heart has helped your family to grow. Bless you.

Prayers on the way for sweet Mia (and Ethel).

[Laura's Babies]

Prayers for this sweet girl that all she needs a some pills and more of your TLC! Luck was on her side when you found her, lets hope her luck continues!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I think I remember when you first got her, you showed pics and she was scared and thin as a rail and her long hair didn't look good at all.....right?

I will be sending good thoughts and prayers out tomorrow, hoping things go well at the vet for sweet Mia.

[catfamily]

Debbie...I got Mia November 10th so I had her 3 months now.
That's probably the same one your thinking of.
But I got Jasmine a year ago.She looks like Mia and was skin and Bones when Jan(queenscoopalot)found her under a car trying to get out of the rain.(not spayed)
They both weighed about 4 pounds (When arrived at my home)and they both look a like.
Not close up though.
They both weigh about 8 pounds now.Mia wouldn't stop eating.I know 3 months is too soon to gain that much weight but she was starved for sooo long and someone left her behind with other cats and dogs.She was the worst one(That was alive).
I just didn't have the heart to stop feeding her.Now she's eating right and she's not finishing the bowl all the time.Thank goodness.
Or she'll end up looking like my Colby pretty soon.lol

[Catty1]

Prayers for Mia. Hopefully it is something treatable...poor widdle girl.

She has the most gorgeous face - those slanted yellow eyes and her stripes!

I know about costs...would your vet agree to some kind of payment plan to ease any strain? That would help you and Mike a bit.

HUGS and I hope things turn out just fine!

[catfamily]

If we need a ton of costly things done...I'll ask the vet...Thanks Catty 1.
Great idea.
Lori...Now that I'm feeling better after seeing the RIGHT pain specialist(A neorologist)for my back..I'm able to post more.I'll get caught up as soon as I can Thanks.I feel so much better.
And thanks everyone

[catmandu]

I wish I could do more than offer prayers for those poor Cats.You have given Mia a fighting chance which is a lot more than many peple would have done.
We are praying hard for Mia and Ethel and pray that the Vet will not be as costly as they can be.
Please Lord let Mia and Ethel be all right.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent Mia's and Ethel's way.

[catfamily]

Just got back from the vet.Mia has the beginning stages of Kidney disease.Her BUN and CREA were High on the blood Chemistry test which means she definetly has kidney disease.He said it's very unusual for her to have gained the 4 pounds since with me,but it could be because we're giving her tons of love and security(that helps heal anything).He wants me to give her for food,What he sells for kidney failure for the rest of her life.It's called Purina Ueterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Feline Formula.She's eating it now and she likes it.Good!Because that's all she'll have for the rest of her life.
He also gave me 2 weeks of Clavamox because there was some bacteria in the urine(not much but enough just to need 2 weeks only of Clavamox.There was blood also in the urine but that is due to kidney disease.He said since with me and doing so well....he thinks she could live another 4 years under my care.(of course we never know how long though...could be one year only).He shaved her belly and there was an old scar from Spay so that's good.
He cannot believe how well she's doing with kidney disease...the weight gain.He thought that was remarkable.
We Microchipped her.

Ethel is OK and being checked for Bartonnella.He said to stop the terramycin till the test comes back for bartonnella.Being on it for 2 months and not helping her eyes is unusual so it could be Bartonnella.He said her lungs sound great no weezing..so no need for a xray.(she's been coughing).Must be hairballs.
We had her Microchipped.

We also brough Harry and Mac in at the same time today for Microchipping only.
So all 4 got their microchipped...and the whole house is microchipped now.That makes me less nervous if they got out by mistake
So...I'm relieved to get Mia in and having her food changed.We need another blood test in 6 months for her kidney check..and in one month recheck her urine to make sure the Clavamox got rid of the bacteria.
The reason she is pulling out all the hair is because she's getting rid of the old coat from the bad diet she was on.That's what my vet said.Amazing how smart these cats are to do that.Her newcoat looks great.He said it's good for her to be pulling the bad coat out.
And...he doesn't know why she's drooling.Maybe just a bad life before and nerves.
Kidney disease doesn't cause drool until the last stages when their coughing up blood and the drool starts then.So it's not from kidney disease.
So overall...she's doing good,and I am soooo happy I took her when I did.

[catmandu]

Thtas Great News That Mia Is Gaining Weight And Fighting That Disease.
We Are Sending More Prayers, And The Porch Angels Will Drop By With Shrimps And Love For Mia.
So She Will Have Someone To Meeeow To Early In The Morning.
And Our Prayers For Ethel As Well.

[RedHedd]

Aww. That's good news on Mia's kidney stuff. My Mishi is a kidney cat too and he's maintaining. He's on an antibiotic pulse treatment - one week one; three weeks off of Amoxycillin. He tolerates it well and now that I've discovered I can buy it on the 'net for a whole lot cheaper than my vet, we're doing fine. I wish he would gain some weight as he's so bony I call him Mr. Bones, but he doesn't seem to be in any distress.

Let's hope all our kidney kats thrive and stick around for a LONG time. Mia is BEAUTIFUL!