Keeping Annie in my thoughts. :)
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Keeping Annie in my thoughts. :)
She's doing fine again today. She's eating well, and using the litterbox :) and sleeping. Her left eye continues to improve, and she seems more alert, and almost playful, when she's awake now. She wants to get out and explore. But she is also content wrestling with her little prayer lamb and/or CareBear when she's awake inside the carrier.
We think it might be OK to let Shadow get up close to the carrier now, as she doesn't seem to be "contagious" any more. (The Vet. told us he's healthy enough that he wouldn't get too sick even if he did catch it from her.) She's too little yet for all of his roughness, but at least maybe he can start getting more used to her scent, etc. We really haven't let him get very close to her at all in the week and two days (:eek: ALREADY?!;) ) that we've had her with us. Angel hasn't even really tried to get very close to her, although she HAS looked in at her in the carrier a few times, and hissed.
Today marks exactly ONE WEEK since the Humane Society Staff advised me to just bring her back to them, saying she was way too young to be medicated! She has made TREMENDOUS progress in that one week, and I have no regrets what-so-ever about seeking treatment for her through our own Vet.
I have to admit, though, that on Monday evening, Tuesday, and Tuesday evening last week, I really wasn't sure she was going to make it. I found myself questioning my own actions of trying to keep her alive, wondering if I really was just prolonging her suffering. After all, the Humane Society staff deal with this kind of thing a lot more than I do, and they are the ones who told me that the antibiotics would probably kill her if they did try to treat her with them. They said they never have any luck with antibiotics on kittens that young, so they don't even try them.
YOUR responses, prayers, support, encouragement, love, angels, etc., are what helped me to KNOW that I had made the right decision. I can't express my appreciation enough for all of the support you've given us over this past week! I'm sure that Little Orphan Annie is alive and getting well because of all of you, and I am forever grateful!;) :)
I went to Sam's Club to pick up my pictures, and they aren't back yet today.:mad: :( So I guess WE'LL ALL just have to wait until tomorrow for them. I'll get them on here as soon as possible, though.......
I'm so happy that she is doing well!
I hope she continues to improve and gets stronger and stronger
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That a good girl Annie. We are so proud of your fighting sooo hard to get well. We all love you soooo much little munchkin. We are so glad meowmie decided to help you in that fight. Now look what she go for doing that. A precious, cute, beautiful, perfect little furrbaby. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Meowmie and Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Annie. Continuing to keep you in all our thoughts and prayers and Mytsi angel is staying right with you too.
Way to go, baby Annie!!!! We are all so pleased that you are doing so well. Keep it up and you will be a healthy kitten, ready to play with Shadow and your other fursibs really soon! We love you , girl and are still remembering you and all of your family in our prayers :D
Annie just vomited a little while ago.:( She has been eating really well all day, until this evening. She hasn't been very hungry this evening, and BOTH eyes are looking red around the edges now. I haven't changed her formula since we went back to the Hartz formula on Saturday. She pooped quite a bit in the litter box early this evening, and hasn't wanted to eat anything since about two hours before that. My son was holding her when she vomited, and says most of it was clear, with a little bit of white in it. She hasn't had any plain water, just formula with canned food mixed in. Could the clear stuff be sinus drainage or something?
I have tomorrow (Tuesday) off work, so I think I'll call the Vet. and maybe take Annie back in and have her checked again. I'd like to get another weight on her. I'm pretty sure she's gaining. Maybe she's becoming allergic to the ointment or something. Her right eye was starting to look a little red yesterday, so I put some of the ointment in that eye yesterday and today, as well as the left one that has been getting it in all along. That's what I was told to do if they both seemed red, etc. But they're both still open, and the left one was open a little wider today than it was yesterday.
On a more positive note, I finished another roll of film on Annie(and Shadow) today, and took it in to Sam's Club for developing. I should get the one we took in Saturday back tomorrow afternoon. The one I took in today should be back on Thursday. So hopefully I'll have LOTS more pictures of BOTH of them within the next few days.
I'll post more tomorrow after I take Annie to the Vet. again, and let everyone know how she is doing. I think it will be a fairly positive report. I am more and more optomistic every day!:)
I am not sure what to tell you about the clear liquid in the vomit. I guess it could be drainage from the sinuses. I know when my sinuses drain it makes me pretty sick. I am glad to hear her eye is opening up more and more each day and I will be waiting to hear about her vet visit tomorrow and everything the vet says. I am also looking forward to seeing those pics. I think she will be just fine. But of course just to be on the safe side we are all sending lots of love and prayers for Annie and Mytsi angel still promises to stay right by Annie's side.
I fostered some kittens from the Humane Society last year and they started vomiting that clear stuff with white in it. I took them to my vet and it turned out they had calicivirus virus and needed to be on intravenous antibiotics. This virus is deadly to kittens, so I would be sure to check it out just in case.
Here are some pictures:
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I have to go pick up my son from school and take him to an appointment, so I'll write more here when I get back later......
Oh sure....way to tease with pics and then take off on us! ;) :D
OMG!! She is just too cute for words. I hope her vet visit went well today. Come on Annie you can do it!!
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LOL.......she looks like a hamster here :D:D:D
But she is adorable!
Sweet sweet baby! Annie, get better soon. We're all praying for you really hard.
What did the vet say about Annie?
She is in my prayers...
Sorry I had to leave in a rush. I have LOTS more pictures here:
These three show her eating from the syringe my son is feeding her with on May 5th:
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These next two show her after she ate, while she was on the blanket on Alex's lap. She is so "roly-poly"! She is showing off her beautiful colors:
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More to come in the next post.......
MORE pictures:
These show Annie's left eye fairly well. (It is looking better every day, but still not totally normal):
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Stay tuned for pictures of Annie and her Pawpie!:D
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Is that a proud new pawpie or what!?!?!?:D
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These are pictures of her in her carrier, with her CareBear, prayer lamb, and little toy mouse.
The prayer lamb says the following prayer:
"Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
May Angels watch me through the night
Until I wake to morning light"
Now how appropriate is that for this precious little girl?!:)
AAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
now WHAT did the vet say???????
Here's the last of the pictures that I am going to post today:
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OK! Now that I have the pictures all posted, I'll update you on other things:
Annie is eating like a little piggy again today, and her eyes are looking better. The right one looks normal again, and the left one is a little better than yesterday. I called the Vet. this morning and talked to the front desk person. She said she doesn't have a Vet. in the office this afternoon, and to just keep a close eye on little Annie for now. As long as she is eating and sleeping and pooping and pottying OK, she should continue to improve.
Annie is still on the Amoxi twice a day, and the eye ointment twice a day also. She is more alert and aware of things every day it seems. I am really concerned about the possibilty of the Calcivirus thing. I am just now getting home and reading this, so I'll have to look it up in the many books about kittens that I have, and see what they say about it. I know that my Vet. can be available on an emergency basis if necessary. I feel like Annie is doing quite a bit better every day, and except for the one incidence of vomiting yesterday evening, she is eating well and keeping it down.
I'll have to do some reading, and find out what some of you think, and see how Annie does this evening. Just when I start feeling like things are going really, really good, something like this comes up and kind of puts a damper on things. But I know there are still lots of prayers and support out there, so I think she'll continue to improve. She's a little fighter, and seems to have a strong will to live.
I did take Annie over to my "mother's" house yesterday (long story there, but a lady who is a mother figure to me) to meet her. I kind of wonder if that had anything to do with her vomiting last night. She vomited the day I had her stay at my friend's house last week while I worked a long day, too, but ate very well the next day. Could it be that the change in environment, or the car ride or something, is upsetting her stomach? I hope that's all it is. Like I said, Annie has been eating VERY well again today, more than ever.
I'll continue to update you, and please continue to offer prayers, support, encouragement, suggestions, etc. This is the first time I've ever had to do anything like this with such a young kitten, so I have a lot to learn yet and am open to all of your advice!
Thanks so much!:)
She is so adorable!! And it's obvious that whatever you all are doing for her is working.
Prayers for as long as you and Annie need them, for sure.
After the kittens I fostered started throwing up the clear liquid with the white stuff, they stopped eating, so that's a good sign it may not be calicivirus...praise God. She's so adorable. I'm glad she has a wonderful mommy and daddy who care so much about her. The Humane Society wanted to euthanize the kittens with their mommies, because they were sick. I paid for their care out of my own pocket too.
She vomited some thick white stuff tonight, so I called the Vet. and spoke to her directly. She said that as long as Annie is eating well for the most part, eliminating normally, and not acting depressed, to just keep an eye on her for now. We can take a stool sample in tomorrow to be tested for worms, and also can take Annie in to have her lungs listened to again, etc.
Annie does seem almost playful tonight.
I gotta go---the tornado sirens are sounding and we're going to hide out in the basement until the "all clear" is given...... We already have the furkids down there.
Be back later, I hope!
Wow, I've had a lot of reading to catch up on since I visited this post last!
Annie seems to be doing better! I'm so glad that she has you and your family fighting for her!
She is so sweet!
Keeping Annie in my thoughts & prayers!
:)
Well, little Annie ate quite a bit again just a little while ago. Shadow's climbing up my leg to join me now. I'll go ahead and post a couple of his pictures here, too:
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Look at how big Shadow is in the postal scale bucket thingy compared with Annie:
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The tornado warning is over and the storm system has moved on to the north and to the east. Shadow did NOT like being confined to his carrier while we were taking shelter in the basement!
Annie did just fine, but she started crying because she was hungry again just before we got the "all clear" to resume normal activity. She ate quite a bit, and is now snuggled up to her CareBear, sleeping.
I'll post more tomorrow if there is any news re. worms, lungs, etc......
Look at how impossibly cute she is! I would have done the exact same thing as you - no way I could have put her to sleep! I knw what its like to have a sick foster and feel helpless and worried all the time. My little foster pulled through with flying colors and I soooooooo wanted to keep him. But he had a home all waiting for him once he was 100% healthy. He's now living the life of a pampered prince with his new family. Will Annie be living the pampered life rightwhere she is, or will she be spoiled by a new family? Fostering is hard work, isn't it? Its VERY rewarding too, you are already seeing its many blessings and the effect it has not only you, the cats, but your family also.
So glad to hear how well she's doing! Keep up the good work. She's thriving because of your care and tenderness for her.
Awww.....she is just such a cutie pie! I'm so glad you guys were willing to go the extra mile for her. She is going to grow up to be a real beauty! The picture with her pawpie is just too adorable! And Shadow you silly kitty! Just because Annie goes on the scale that means you have to also? ;) :D
Thanks for all the pics and uppydates! :D
What a gorgeous little kitten!
I'm so glad to hear how far along little Annie has come.
What adorable pictures of her and Shadow is such a sweetie also.
I'm also happy to hear that the Tornado warning is over and everyone remained safe.
How did little Annie's vet appointment go?
Annie, it doesn't take much to fall totally and completely in love with you! You are so very lucky to have found a meowmie and a pawpie that protect you, care for you, and love you so very much. You have acquired quite an extensive fan club here on PT. Please ask meowmie and pawpie to keep those pictures coming. It's so nice watching you grow healthy and strong. Keep getting better there, little one!
She is just too precious for words. She is one lucky kitty to have such caring people in her life. Can't wait for more photos!
Awwwww, what a cutie. And Annie is adorable, too! :DQuote:
Liz
I'm so glad our baby is doing so well with you and your sweet hubby.
Please give Annie little kisses for me.
Hugs,
Kelly :)
How sweet she is:) And how much she has grown. She will be a beauty.
Shadow is so handsome too. When I first read about him being rough I thought he was an adult cat:D And he is a baby by himself:D
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Sandi & Oreo meeting Annie
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Annie attacks CareBear!
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Meowmie feeding Little Orphan Annie with her bottle
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Annie in her carrier, heading for the open door!
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Shadow sure wants to play with Annie!
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Annie's little tail is totally surrounded by white at the base. It looks like a big long cone protruding from her rear!:
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Annie is doing OK. The test for worms came out negative. She has been eating, pottying, pooping, and sleeping well. She is also wanting out of her carrier more, and showing some signs of actually playing.
Shadow gave Annie a bath and lots of kisses tonight! He was really gentle with her, and it was obvious that Annie really enjoyed Shadow's attention. It was so cute! I took pictures, of course, and will take this roll of film in to Sam's Club tomorrow for developing. I won't get it back until Tuesday, probably, since I have to work tomorrow and won't get it in on time to be back Monday.
I am so happy to see her doing so well! I know you must be, too. I still can't get over how tiny she is. Shadow was a sweet kitty to give her a bath. I'll bet she can't wait until she's bigger and stronger so she can finally be let loose.
The pictures sure are cute. Shadow looks so huge next to little Annie. I'm so glad that she's doing so well and I hope she continues to thrive in your care.:)