Kitten is Sick...I don't know what else...

[areias]

Since we've had the kitten, Lilly, she hasn't been able to keep anything down, and her gums are pale. We've wormed her...bloodwork...blood tested for FIV and leukemia...everything looks fine. I think I've had her for 3 weeks now? I haven't said anything yet hoping she will get better. She will keep down a very small amount of boiled chicken, but it's not enough to keep her systems up and running for very long. If you try to feed her many small meals she will eventually vomit pretty much all of it up. She will not keep down cat food. The vet isn't sure whats going on either, he was thinking a sensitive stomach, or maybe she is FIV positive and it isn't showing up positive.

She is just wasting away. She's so skinny right now...I really don't know what's going on. We may have to make a difficult decision soon. This is not "my" cat...mom wanted to get her, said she would get her spayed and everything but now that she is 'sick' she dosen't want anything to do with it...I cannot afford to keep running tests, I'm financially strapped right now with other vet bills. The other kitten is doing fine. Mom won't pay for it, she wants to give her back! I don't know, any ideas?

[Catty1]

All I can suggest is a second opinion...is there a vet school near you anywhere(or maybe not too far?)

All I can think of is the raw diet I have heard of...try a few tiny pieces of raw beef (like stewing beef, even).

You are doing everything you can. I kind of wonder about internal bleeding or blockage. With all the other tests - have x-rays been done?

HUGS! I hope someone here can relate to what is happening.

Many PT prayers going out to Lilly!

[Freedom]

Oh, poor Lily! I would say a second opinion. Let us know!

Can you contact any spca org for help with costs?

Sandra

[Queen of Poop]

I'm sorry, I don't have any advice. But I will send prayers for you and Lilly. They've been known to work miracles here.

[KittyGurl]

I'm so sorry about Lilly. I hope she feels better. Maybe you can go to a different vet or something? How old is Lilly anyway???
Lilly will be in my thoughts an prayers.

[Medusa]

Try room temperature Gerber's baby food (turkey or chicken, no beef) in small amounts and cooked elbow macaroni. It's what my old vet prescribed for Puddy when I first got her because she had a sensitive tummy and it worked. She chewed on that macaroni and licked up the baby food. I kept her on it for a couple of months actually. If you try it, please let us know how she does.

Blessings,
Mary

[moosmom]

The pale gums is an indication of anemia. The lethargy and weight loss are not a good sign, especially in a kitten that young. Glad she's got another vet appt. It IS possible for a false reading. This poor baby needs help.

Please keep us updated. Kitty is in my prayers.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I sure hope that she'll start feeling better now. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

[kb2yjx]

Fingers and paws crossed for Lily(and prayers, too). Will be interested in the blood work results....