Tabitha to the Vet Today!

[kimlovescats]

My baby Tabitha just wasn't as energetic this morning, and the most frightening part, she wouldn't Purr or Suck on my earlobe!!! :( :( I packed her up in her "sack" and took her to the vet. She has roundworms and Coccidia!!! They gave her dewormer for the roundworms, Albon for the Coccidia, and Clavamox for some bacteria in her stool. The vet said that her heart sounded good, and she was not really dehydrated (thank GOD) but I asked them to give her a bit of fluids anyway, so she got a tiny bit on her back.

The vet seems to think that she will do fine now .... since the Albon works quickly on the Coccidia. I asked about the possiblity of Feline Leukemia, etc .... and she said it was most important to treat the Coccidia FIRST and then test later for that. They don't usually test for Felv or FIV at this young age.

Although the "rescuer" I got Tabitha from claims she had her for 2 weeks, my vet thinkgs she is only about 2 to 3 weeks NOW!!! Would you believe she only weighs .3 lbs!! That's right people, not even half a pound!!!:eek:

Please continue to pray for Tabitha!!!

THANK YOU

[catnapper]

Big prayers coming out for such a little girl!!!!

Keep up the good work and get strong little one!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no! She's so tiny to be having such problems! I'm sooo glad you noticed right away that she wasn't as active though. She's in the best hands - God's and Kim's - what more could a tiny kitten ask for?

C'mon little sweetie, you can do it, you've got people from all over the world pulling for you and we all want to see you grow up to be a big kitty suckling on your meowmie's ear. ;) :D

[CatMama78]

Oh I hate to hear a bit of bad news about this sweetie. You are so special to do all that you are doing for her. Will continue to send healing energy and positivity your way. Come on Tabitha, we know you can do it - you're a strong one.

[Cataholic]

Kim,
Let your eyes take a breather for awhile, as I am crying for you and Tabitha now. Hang in there little girl!

[rg_girlca]

Oh gosh Kim, I hope your vet is right in thinking that Tabitha just might make it.
More prayers and positive thoughts that she pulls through her ailments. She has come this far, we can't loose her now.

I can't believe how young she is:eek:

Kim you are doing such a fabulous job with her.:)

[PayItForward]

Sending all the luck I can find for Tabitha. :(

Good Luck Kim.

[kuhio98]

We're praying for you Tabitha. Please get better soon. You sure had had a rough start! But, you're a tough little girl. Don't let those worms get you down. Keep fighting.

[Steffi N]

I am trying to be hopeful. i am glad the vet said that Tabitha's heart was good and that she was given some fluid. I hope the worms will be quickly taken care of and that Tabitha will be able to thrive. Kim, with you helping her, I just know dear little Tabitha can make it.

[Laura's Babies]

Oh Man! Baby girl, you have to get better and get fat for your Mommie and quit scearing all us PT'ers that are in love with you! You are a tough little girl and you have hung in here, this long...C'mon and go the rest of the way for all those who love you!! Maybe these meds will get rid of all that has threatened her health and her little life and I pray it will be all uphill for her from now on!!

[kimlovescats]

Thank you so much everyone .... your kindness means so much. I am feeling more encouraged since her vet visit .... and you can be sure I am watching her like a HAWK!!!!

Laura, have a safe trip ..... me and Tabitha will be waiting for your return!!!;) :D

[Miss Meow]

I hope she makes it :)

I saw your pics in Cat General and she's the sweetest little thing :)

[leslie flenner]

My vet at the Feline Hospital once warned me that Albon can cause dehydration- is Tabitha taking to the bottle yet? I'm sure she must be doing fine with nursing or you would have said something! Keep up the good work- it's clearly paying off! I'll think of you two tonight!

[koxka]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

C'mon little sweetie, you can do it, you've got people from all over the world pulling for you and we all want to see you grow up to be a big kitty suckling on your meowmie's ear. ;) :D


Such sad news :( .
On this side of the world are three pussy cats, one of them called Tavia:p, and their meowme thinking of you .

[kimlovescats]

Leslie .... no, my vet has never mentioned that about Albon. She just said to be sure that Tabitha is fed every two hours. She really doesn't want to nurse right now, but I am forcing it on her. :( I sure am hoping to see her more energetic again soon, I miss her nursing on my earlobe and purring!!!:(

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way for poor little Tabitha.:(
I'm so glad that you took her to the vet when you did. If anyone can get her well again it's you Kim.:)

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Sending prayers that Tabitha is strong and healthy! She is in the best possible hands!

[Barbara]

Tabitha is deep in our hearts and all of us help as much as they can to keep her warm and healthy:)

[Randi]

Hang in there little Tabitha, your mommy is doing all she can. :) Take a little sip every few hours, girl!

Kim, once the medicine sets in, she will hopefully feel better and make it!! I'm sending all the positive and healing thougts I can!! :)

[rg_girlca]

Kim, how's our little Tabitha doing today?

[kimlovescats]

Tabitha is still pretty much the same today .... no worse at least ... and hanging in there for me. Her poop is still extremely runny ... but hopefully the Albon is starting to do its "thing". The vet said that it usually starts working pretty quickly!!! Paws crossed tightly here!!!

She sleeps all of the time, I have to wake her to potty, take her bottle and grab a few kissies and cuddles. Still no purring from her, which I really miss! :(

As long as she is no worse, and I can still get her to take her bottle every two hours ... I am hopeful. Needless to say, I'm not getting much sleep, as I am setting my alarm to be sure to feed her every 2 hours.

Please continue to pray for my tiny girl, she is just so tiny and frail right now. :(

[Steffi N]

Hoping with all my heart that Tabitha can get well. Please hang in there Tabitha, we love you.
Kim, We know you are doing everything you can for her.

[Cataholic]

I am hoping so hard that Tabitha will make it Kim. Prayers to you both.

[catlover4ever]

Kim, I'm sorry I missed the post on the 25th....but please know that Tabitha continues to be in my prayers and thoughts. I'm sedning {{{hugs}}} your way.