Button Is Not Well!

[K & L]

Last night we had to trap Button (Bo’s sister) because she was appearing ill. Her eyes were matted and one barely open. She is at the vet and they’re testing her for feLV. We won’t know anything until later this afternoon. The waiting is horrible. I’m not sure what decision we’ll make if she turns up positive. I sure hope it’s only a URI and can be treated with medication. If this is the case, we’ll see if they can provide liquid antibiotics that we can put in her food. We’ll keep her until all medication is administered and then release her back. She’s very feral, they had to sedate her to perform an exam. This is Button when she was a kitten. We will get a more recent picture after we (hopefully) pick her up! She's the one with the little black button on the chin!

[catlover4ever]

Lots of prayers are being sent your way that Button is OK. Please keep us posted.

P.S. Those are 4 cutties in the picture.

[catcrazylady]

Prayers on the way for Button and a special prayer that the FeLV test is negative!!!
Keep us posted!!

[Kirsten]

Oh, I'm so sorry! The waiting is the worst, that's horrible!

Sending positive thoughts and get well-wishes, I hope she only has a cold or something else that's easily treatable!

Kirsten

[Uabassoon]

I hope Button is well and the test comes back negative.

BTW that picture is so cute!

[Miss Meow]

I hope Button's test turns up negative. Sending good thoughts and hoping for the best

[spunkymeow]

AW button I hope you're ok!

[kimlovescats]

Prayers for sweet Button!

[K & L]

Button tested negative but has a URI. They gave her a shot of antibiotics and eye salve. She came out of her sedation a little sooner than planned and got loose in the room they had her in. Guess it took several techs and some time to capture her.

They gave us a liquid antibiotic to put in her food, but she won't touch it. We will go ahead and release her if she doesn't eat.

[Steffi N]

Button, please don't be frightened of the hoomans. They only want to make you all well. Please try to eat something, sweetie.
I am glad the test was negative.

[cutie_chica]

get well!!!

[K & L]

Originally posted by moosmom
K & L,

I may get flamed for this one, but I only have Button's and the other kitties well being at heart.

You need to keep Buttons inside and make EVERY effort to get her to eat and take the antibiotics. Borrow a cage if you must, a trap to trap the Mama and the other babies. These kittens are FAR too young to be away from their mother. They CAN be socialized with time, love and patience. Wear heavy gloves to handle them at first. They WILL come around.

I've worked with feral kittens up to 6 months old. They were confined to a cage and were socialized and found wonderful homes.

You putting Buttons back outside while she is sick is VERY irresponsible. Putting her back outside will be a death sentence for her, as the URI can and WILL turn into pneumonia if not treated. These babies NEED you and so does their mother.

I IMPLORE you to take another look at the entire situation and do what is best for this kitty family. If I were closer, I'd volunteer. Unfortunately I am not. Please think about it!

Moosmom
Button is no longer a kitten! That is an old picture and I think I said I would get an updated one on her. She is almost 3 years old and VERY feral. We have been taking care of her since the day she was born. She's been TNR'd and fed daily. It was just this last week we noticed eyes matted and her not feeling well. We felt VERY successful that we were even able to trap her again. Thank you for your input. I know what you're saying. We've been working with these colonies for 5 years now. We've found homes for kittens, dumped pet cats, and work with these ferals by TNRing, feeding and providing water daily that we could not place anywhere. I guess you haven't read some of my previous posts on the park cats?

I don't consider us irresponsible considering we've TNR'd over 100 cats, found homes, feed/water, and do ALL of this with our own money!

Plus our 17 cats at home were either dumped or feral. We are quite experienced with them. I do appreciate your concern for the cats, and maybe you didn't realize the history behind us.

Here's a link to some of the cats we work with:

http://www.mindspring.com/~neal241/a...uaroranch.html

[moosmom]

K&L,

I aplogize and have deleted my post. You're right, I guess I should've read the threads more closely. I had NO idea that Buttons is 3 years old! You're doing a great job with the ferals. Colonies are very difficult to handl at times, especially when they're sick.

I'll keep you, Buttons and all the colonies in my thoughts and prayers. Hope they're are no hard feelings.

[Randi]

Poor Button! For how many days is she supposed to get the medicine? I really hope there's some way you can get it into her!

We're sending positive thoughts and crossing our paws and fingers for her. Best of luck!!

Get well, Button!!

[K & L]

Originally posted by moosmom
K&L,

I aplogize and have deleted my post. You're right, I guess I should've read the threads more closely. I had NO idea that Buttons is 3 years old! You're doing a great job with the ferals. Colonies are very difficult to handl at times, especially when they're sick.

I'll keep you, Buttons and all the colonies in my thoughts and prayers. Hope they're are no hard feelings.

No hard feelings. I gathered you didn't realize the work we do with these cats. Apology ACCEPTED. Please don't feel bad.