Dr. Bellows needs your prayers. *UPDATAED* (7-7-07)

[catmandu]

One Food That I Have Tried Jen Is The Baby Kitten Food From Royal Canin Which Generally Is Promotionally Priced Most Of The Time.
We Are Praying For Dr Bellows And We Pray That He Can Survive This Crucial Time In His Young Life.

[jenluckenbach]

Poor boy, He has an infection. We found an abcess on his rump. And the small bald patches on his feet are also indicative of an infection. She (vet) believes it is a staff infection. (a culture will be grown to determine). In the mean time, he will get clindamycin AND clavamox. And so will his sister.

The vet feels that it is possible this is the reason the other two died. It is very hard on babies, and she told me the outlook is not always good. but that the combination of these two medicines have been known to work.

I'll also need to keep the abcess drained and cleaned.

Poor thing actually weighs 1/2 ounce LESS than he did 3 weeks ago.

So he will be needing big time prayers over the next week or so.

[Medusa]

Aw, poor little guy. Infections are tough on cats but little teeny tiny kitties, even worse. Lots of prayers going out for the sweet boy and you, too.

[jennielynn1970]

Awe... poor little guy! How'd he get a staph infection?? I'm familiar with the abscess routine... that's what Calloway had. It was NASTY!! Thankfully it did get better, it took long time too. Hopefully Dr. Bellows will be a better patient and it will clear up quickly! Is the sister showing signs of having a staph infection as well, or is Dr. Hess just being cautious?

[jenluckenbach]

Is the sister showing signs of having a staph infection as well, or is Dr. Hess just being cautious?

Just a precaution.

[jazzcat]

Oh that doesn't sound good but you are on it now. You're a good foster meowmie Jen, on top of things. I bet the antibiotics will knock it out and are a good precaution of his sister.

Lots of prayers on the way.

[Catty1]

Oh wee Bellows - take your meds and get better soon! Poor widdle guy!

I hope he starts gaining some weight, that will be a good sign.

PT Prayers big time for Dr. Bellows!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm so glad that you took him to the vet. I hope that both kittens will continue to thrive in your care and that Dr. Bellows gets well quickly. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being his way.

[Taz_Zoee]

Come on Dr Bellows, you can beat this!!!

[kimlovescats]

I'm sure getting the pressure of the abscess off helped the level of pain a great deal. Kittens are like little kids too, they bounce back quicker than adults! That's great to hear that he's feeling better.

[pitc9]

Poor baby boy....

Prayers and {{hugs}} to you and Dr. Bellows.

[Kalei]

Oh Poor Dr. Bellows. I hope the medicine works for you, doubly the prayers from me!