need advice about new rescue

[catmandu]

If she will eat it,I would give her a high quality kitten food,as she is going,to need the extra protein.
Ntro Max Canned Kitten would be,very good,or Royal Canin Dry Kitten Food,as that is usually on promotion.
Bless You,for helping that poor Cat,and we are praying for her.


You could always ask,your Vet,for samples!!

[JenWhite]

Hey guys! Thank you again for all of your advice I am feeding Royal Canin 2nd stage kitten dry food, and Iams kitten wet food. My other three furkids are already eating that so thankfully I had it on hand I have tried to feed her 2nd step KMR, but she didn't seem too interested. Also yesterday I picked up a four pack of benebac and gave her a dose. Petsmart had some 'flea wipes' and I used one on her I didn't want to stress her any further with a full on bath.
I just came home from the vet. Ok, I have learned that she is 9-10 years old, FeLv neg (yea!!! ) has no worms, and is a totally well mannered sweetheart!

But, (there's always a but) the freely movable masses aren't babies. Dr. Utt is going to do a needle aspiration and we'll make desicions from there. Dr. says the options are either surgical removal or medication for the rest of lil kitties life. I am hoping that they can be surgically removed, but I have no experience with either. Please keep this little girl in your thoughts and prayers. And if you have any experience in dealing with removal of tumors/masses I would appreciate any experience you are willing to share....

I'll post more as soon as I hear from Dr. Utt

[orangemm]

I don't know anything about the masses (sorry), but just wanted to say how lucky it was that this poor little soul found you! I figured you were talking about a younger cat, am surprised that she's as old as she is. I wonder what her previous life was like?

You're a wonderful angel to have taken her in!!

[JenWhite]

Well, I talked to Dr. Utt yesterday. The needle biopsy was non- diagnostic. So . . . . . . I am still not sure what my next step should be. I don't have a problem with paying for the surgery, but if the masses are just going to regenerate which is a possibility then I can't see putting her through the surgery. KWIM? Also my three other furbabies are rough and tumble kitties, my husband will probably move out if I bring another cat inside (kinda of joking). I know Noni (the new kitty's name means gift from God) will need to be kept inside for several days if I have the procedure done. I am at a loss So even though she is eating right now and is seemingly happy I am concerned about leaving undiagnosed growths inside her.
Anyone have any advice?

[Laura's Babies]

My advice is to have those removed and see what they are..... Then, go from there. Those things could be something simple that is interferring with her eating or absorbtion of food..... could be something crtitcal but I would have to know, just for my own peace of mind.

[K & L]

I agree, have them removed. Maybe you can convince your husband to seclude her in a bath or extra bedroom just until she heals?

[JenWhite]

I went to see Noni this afternoon, and boy was she happy to see me! After talking at length with of the vet techs I agreed to have the masses removed Monday. Noni is also running a low grade fever I was told her body is probably trying to fight whatever is growing inside her
On Monday if there are more growths inside, Dr. will likely not wake her, but I am hoping for the best. Her big loving trusting eyes just melt my heart, I hope we can bring her home!

On a side note I realized a disagrrement with my husband will definatley be worth it if I can help save Noni's life. Thank you for all of your helpful advice, and healing thoughts. I will be in touch with the vet's office daily, and post updates as I get info