Updates On Stray Cat Fund And Pictures!!! UPDATE 03/01/07

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Kim, no she did not do a belly tap. She wanted to wait until March 5th when we fix her and then she will know. If she keeps throwing up and sneezing, then I am going to take her back on Monday and make them do one. I just am at a point where, I dont want to know. I am just dying here. I am so upset/worried. I just hope it is because of the babies and her not eating for so long. PLUS she does have a HORRIBLE case of worms. Praying that that is all it is.

*I had a momma cat with kittens before, I was fostering for a shelter in my area. She turned out to be FIP+ and one of the babies died. The fluid was brownish and we had to put it down. I dont want this to happen again.*

[Reachoutrescue]

Katie...I know we spoke earlier, but I just wanted to let you know that whatever happens, I am here for you. I know you are doing the right thing for Abby and the unborn kits. It is not fair to have them suffer a long lonely life and possibly a sick one, if they even make it past birth. Abby will be better off getting spayed and all the attention going towards her health. I am praying that she is negative for FIP along with Amos, Andy and the rest. Please keep me posted. Remember, I am here. I may be hard to reach at times, but I am here if you need to talk. Give that special girl a big hug and smooch from me and mine.

Tracy-

[kimlovescats]

Kim, no she did not do a belly tap. She wanted to wait until March 5th when we fix her and then she will know. If she keeps throwing up and sneezing, then I am going to take her back on Monday and make them do one. I just am at a point where, I dont want to know. I am just dying here. I am so upset/worried. I just hope it is because of the babies and her not eating for so long. PLUS she does have a HORRIBLE case of worms. Praying that that is all it is.

*I had a momma cat with kittens before, I was fostering for a shelter in my area. She turned out to be FIP+ and one of the babies died. The fluid was brownish and we had to put it down. I dont want this to happen again.*

Yes, the fluid can be anywhere from urine-colored to dark brown. The way to tell between urine and the FIP fluid, other than the odor, is the consistency of it. I am not questioning YOU at all! I just don't understand your vet not doing a simple belly tap where she sees the bloating. It is just a simple needle stuck into the abdomen to draw out any fluid. It literally takes seconds. Why would she wait and potentially make Abbie suffer more needlessly and spend YOUR money on surgery for a spay and THEN find out she is full of FIP fluid? I just don't understand your vet's reasoning. I'm sorry you are having to deal with this.

Kim

[doolittleky]

Katie, you didn't say I wasn't allowed to post on this jUST PRAY FOR aBBIE AND THE REST. So I am jsut sending as many postive heathly thoughts I can to Abbie and the rest of your gang. I will tALK TO YA LATER. I think Abbie willbe ok.
Melissa

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Update. Just to clarify, it was a sub vet, not my regular vet. Dr. Lehr was out of the office. I had to take any appointment they would give me. This vet was not the nicest of women, not very thorough. But like I said, she wanted to wait until we spay her, and said we will know then. I am just hoping that is a good sign, and it was just a SLIGHT possiblilty of FIP.
I personally think it is just worms, and being so tiny, and prengant.
She is perfectly healthy, with a little sneezing and vomiting. BUT she plays, hops, loves and swats the boy kitties when they get out of line. I take her out twice a day for about 2 hours. (completely supervised). Please continue to pray for her, and I will update more tomorrow. To everyone whom PMed me, I promise to answer then. I only stopped by here for a second, and I need to go. Thank you all again for caring. *HUGS* Katie Layne

[jennielynn1970]

how are they doing??? is Abbie any better??

[CathyBogart]

I think you're doing the right thing for her and the kittens. I hope she's feeling better soon, poor baby.