Need good vibes please. (Pic)

[snakemama]

Well, my sister in law got a new foster dog and a foster snake in the last couple of weeks, so it was my turn. If he survives the night. Meet Chamomile....

One of my customers found this guy out on the street in front of her house. He's less than a day old, SUPER dehydrated, he's got heatstroke, BAD sunburn on his feet, nose, and tail, one ear is torn half off and infected, and he's premature to boot. She brought him to my store and I volunteered to take him on. My sis in law was wonderful enough to come get him from me on her day off and bring him to the vet she works for. He got subQ fluids, the tiniest prescription of amoxicillin EVER, a probiotic, silver sulfadiazine cream for the burns, and a warning not to get too attached.

Despite all that...he cries when he's hungry, he eats well, he pees and poops (there's blood in his urine and his stool right now, but it LOOKS like the urine at least is returning to normal color.) and he seems to feel much better now that the cream is being applied regularly. I thought he deserved a chance. He also looks much less dehydrated now than this morning.

So please, any prayers or good vibes that could be sent his way would be appreciated. I know PT prayers can do wonderful things. He seems like such a little fighter.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor baby. I sure hope that he'll continue to thrive in your care. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Karen]

Prayers on the way for wee Chamomile!

[phesina]

Prayers and good, warm, strengthening wishes for the adorable little baby from all of us.

[chocolatepuppy]

Many prayers for Chamomile.

[moosmom]

I'd get him to the vet asap. Call around to see if there are any lactating moms in shelters. This baby needs colostrum, which he would've gotten from his mama.

Bottle feeding every 2 hours is a real hard job, so I applaud you for taking it on. I've been there, done that many times. Just be prepared if he doesn't make it. Just sayin. They're so fragile at that age, especially without their mama. THANK YOU!!!!

Prayers coming from CT.

[mrspunkysmom]

Prayers on the way!

[snakemama]

Quick update: Cham survived the day! He lost 2 grams, but that may be due to making a big poop shortly before he was weighed. His poop today was poop colored, with no blood! His urine has returned to normal as well! Sadly, it looks like he'll lose the end of his tail due to the burn, but his feet have all returned to normal color. He seems so weak at times, but then he surprises me by crying when it's time to take his icky antibiotics or rolling over and rooting in the towels. I realize that this could still go either way, but every time I check on him and find him looking good my heart lifts and I'm a little more hopeful.

[Catty1]

Hang in there, Cham! Just little by little....hugs! Snakemama, you are amazing to do this!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that he's still thriving in your care. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[phesina]

Continuing prayers for dear little Chamomile and for you too,snakemama. God bless you both!

[catmandu]

All of Our Owesome Orange Angels are there with Chamomile and we pray that Chamomile becomes a Big Happy Owesome Orange Cat Companion

[mrspunkysmom]

So sorry about Cham. He was loved.

[snakemama]

I'm determined to make something good of this, so I just sent off an email to a local cat rescue asking if they need a bottle baby only foster home. Sherpa and Charlie do NOT tolerate older kittens in the house, but they're indifferent to pre-wean babies.

[phesina]

I'm determined to make something good of this, so I just sent off an email to a local cat rescue asking if they need a bottle baby only foster home. Sherpa and Charlie do NOT tolerate older kittens in the house, but they're indifferent to pre-wean babies.

God bless you, Snakemama. Little Chamomile lives on through your loving actions.