Topic: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums! (Read 33246 times)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #81 on:** January 12, 2008, 21:53:13 PM »

I am so sorry to hear this, teh poor cats and poor you - having to go through all this cos of an irresponsible person, and you sadly having to pick up the pieces. RIP little ones.

blackcat · « **Reply #80 on:** January 12, 2008, 21:51:55 PM »

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #79 on:** January 12, 2008, 21:49:34 PM »

thanks guys.

I'm really sorry to have to say that we lost mum tonight. She has fought hard for the last 4 days but finally succumb tonight around 6pm.

It doesn't get any easier that's for sure.

Little one OK for now as is the other mum. But who knows what's round the next corner!!! we just don't know one way or another we are just sitting on tenderhooks waiting to see what happens next!!!

so damn frustrating, upsettting, annoying and most of all angry at them having to go through all this.

at a bit of a loss for words at the mo... will post again tomorrow with an update.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #78 on:** January 12, 2008, 20:35:54 PM »

I am hoping that today has been a better day for you all

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #77 on:** January 12, 2008, 18:20:18 PM »

AWw, I will keep Opal and the mum in my thoughts - do you know if one of hte mums is pregnant again?

kelly-joy · « **Reply #76 on:** January 12, 2008, 10:23:32 AM »

So sad keeping my fingers crossed that no more will die

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #75 on:** January 11, 2008, 20:31:09 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 11, 2008, 19:59:22 PM

It makes me shudder when I see loads of new cats and kittens all being put into a pen together. Originally it was because of the stress and fighting/bullying but then I saw one cat who had had cat flu and taken into isolation it was fine but as soon put back into the communial pen it was getting sick again.

This is a typical scenario tho Gill. Your just asking for trouble bundling lots of cats and or kittens together especially from multiple locations. How do you know who is the carrier in such instances??? whereas if you seperate into individual or smaller groupings of 2/3 kittens from the same location if possible then you can pin point the problem and deal with it accordingly.

The other thing that can pose a problem too is moving the so called 'healthy' cats elsewhere cos 1 is ill..... that can be just as bad as you are only potentially moving the problem should the carrier be amongst them and it wouldn't be the first time I've come across people wondering why the problem moved areas????? baffling why they are puzzled mind you... but it does happen!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #74 on:** January 11, 2008, 19:59:22 PM »

I am so sorry but at least you know it was a virus and if Opal can pull through it will be wonderful. Lets hope both mums make it too

It makes me shudder when I see loads of new cats and kittens all being put into a pen together. Originally it was because of the stress and fighting/bullying but then I saw one cat who had had cat flu and taken into isolation it was fine but as soon put back into the communial pen it was getting sick again.

I think only if you are a true cat rescuer do you know what a virus can do and those take steps to try to prevent it. There is so much shared expewrience and knowledge here on Purrs, thank goodness we have you all

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #73 on:** January 11, 2008, 19:18:02 PM »

thanks guys, it doesn't half. I don't know how these places with no isolation and loads of cats mixing can survive to be honest as we all know all it takes is 1 virus and it can wipe out the lot!!

We're keeping everything crossed that things will start to look up for this little lot

. Mum is still much the same and very quiet but Opal is still eating her food (if its warmed! but better than not at all) and the other mum seems OK for now.

To be honest what surprised us the most is that with Enteritis you obviously have the usual runny poos, smell, etc etc etc. But this lot have been totally different

. Other than initial runny poos and the occasional one now and again they have been great. So hard you could bounce them off the walls and no smell!!

In all honestly the symptoms have been more like dry FIP than enteritis... but just goes to show.. these virus' will still catch you off guard.

As I said before though thankfully we are really strict with isolation of cats, cleaning and handling litter trays, bowls, and protective clothing, etc. on top of which our routine vaccination of cats helps too with these kind of situations 'just in case'. Thankfully they are very few and far between.

It has been an emotional rollercoaster with this little lot. They so deserved better in their little lives than they have had. All we can do is recognise we have tried our very best for them all and given them all the love and attention we could before they left us for the bridge.

Miss them all... and just hope and pray these last little ones make it.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #72 on:** January 11, 2008, 17:25:37 PM »

I hope mum and Opal can pull through this, its a terrible virus to steal all those young lives

It also highlights how important it is to keep cats isolated especially when it can incubate over that timeframe.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #71 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:47:24 PM »

My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your little ones. There is nothing worse than Panleukopenia.

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #70 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:21:23 PM »

Well folks the test results are in!!!

It turns out its Feline Parvo.... or in laymans terms... enteritis

. So it explains why we have lost SO many although the vet was a little surprised that it was over a week to 10 day timeframe as when she has seen it in the past it has hit all extremely quickly usually within 48 hrs all those who are to succumb to the virus are gone.

Who knows!! Mum is still very weak but seems to be fighting on and little Opal is still with us. I don't want to say too much as I don't want to jinx anything but we are hopefull for now. The other mum is still fine.

Thankfully we have strict hygiene and isolation rules so it is contained as best we can and everything else here is already vaccinated against it. So, we just have to concentrate on the existing cats and seeing them through this and hope they come out the other side and the clean up operations throughout!

Thanks for all your support though guys. Fingers crossed that we don't lose anymore of these gorgeous little babes and I'll post more news as things progress over the next few days.

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #69 on:** January 10, 2008, 20:37:44 PM »

I have everything tightly crossed for Opal and the two mums. This is such a sad story - I have so much respect for you and all the others who devote themselves to rescue I just can't find the words to express it

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #68 on:** January 10, 2008, 11:14:05 AM »

Hi guys,

Opal is still bright this morning and is eating OK so fingers crossed.

Mum2 (tortie) is still extremely low and isn't eating so very worried about her. If there is any further signs of deterioration then I'll put a call into the vet.

BC - All the kittens have been syringe fed watered down AD, ID and even liquivite to try and get something into them that will be as gentle as possible in very small amounts but still give them the nutrients they need. We have tried different things in the hope that something will work but to no avail. Even sub-q fluids aren't helping at all. The PM did show in Jasper that anything that was going 'in' was sitting in the stomach. Their wee bodies weren't able to digest the food at all in the last day or two.

To be honest its a bit of a mystery as nothing obvious is showing up.

Feel pretty helpless to be honest but we know we are doing everything we can and even the vet is frustrated that they can't do more!

We are just having to see what happens and let nature take its course for now. Nothing else we can do. Will update again later when I know how mum and Opal are doing.

Sxx

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #67 on:** January 10, 2008, 07:59:39 AM »

I am so sorry to read this, I do hope Coral can pull through, and at least the others knew love and had people to care, they didn't go in pain and unloved. RIP little ones and lots of vibes for Coral and the mums.

blackcat · « **Reply #66 on:** January 09, 2008, 21:08:25 PM »

So sad - poor coral - Are they too young to put on some of that soothing food for sensitive tummies? if the gut is inflamed then maybe they are just not coping with proper food? sorry, just a last minute thought that might be completely irrelevant ...

LesleyW · « **Reply #65 on:** January 09, 2008, 21:05:20 PM »

I am so so sorry, these little babes are sent to break our hearts sometimes, but without wonderful people like you they would not know love at all. Big

to all of you for your care of these precious little babes, I just wish they had come to you earlier so the outcome could be different. RIP you beautiful babies, at peace and rest now.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #64 on:** January 09, 2008, 21:01:56 PM »

So sorry RIP Coral

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #63 on:** January 09, 2008, 20:23:43 PM »

So very sad

Must be devastating for you

They'll be safe and sound at the Bridge by now

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #62 on:** January 09, 2008, 20:15:02 PM »

Hi everyone. Just a wee update for you. Sadly Coral gave up her fight for life about an hour ago and passed to the bridge to be with her brothers and sisters.

Opal is still doing OK and is still eating and bouncing for now. So we are keeping everything crossed for her.

The tortie mum also took ill this morning ... although at the moment we are unsure as to whether or not it is related to the kittens illness. She has been seen by our vet and with a temp of 104 she has been given meds to bring her temp down and a/biotics. She is due back for a check up on Friday.

The PM on Jasper doesnt' seem to have shown up much at all. There were no obvious signs of FIP or other diseases. The gut was extremely inflamed however and the lymph nodes were enlarged. A sample of each has been sent to the lab we are just hoping that the results come back in time to tell us if we can save Opal and/or the mums as we have no idea as to whether or not it is or may affect them too.

Basically... we have lots of ???? not many answers but lots of tears, anger, etc. We could quite happily take a shotgun to the family they came from as they just have not had a decent start in their wee lives at all in any way shape or form.

We are still doing what we can for them in terms of nursing, etc but still feel useless as no matter what any of us do we are still losing them. Will update more later with news on Opal once we see how she is over the next day or so.

I have more news on other cases will update later when I get a chance. Just updating this thread while I grab a quick cuppa!

thanks all again for all the kind messages. you're all stars!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #61 on:** January 08, 2008, 22:09:41 PM »

So sorry to hear this sad news

RIP littles ones

gibraltarcat · « **Reply #60 on:** January 08, 2008, 19:01:27 PM »

sending

and prayers to you, Coral and Opal.
Do hope the little ones pull through, also that you can get some rest and strength.

clarenmax · « **Reply #59 on:** January 08, 2008, 17:17:23 PM »

I'm keeping everything crossed for these two

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #58 on:** January 08, 2008, 15:54:03 PM »

Hi sarah

Fingers toes eyes everything crossed that you are all well today, hope you get PM results soon, keep up your strength gentle kisses for Coral and Opal

Still praying and sending get well wishes xx

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #57 on:** January 08, 2008, 07:54:24 AM »

Aww, I do hope these two survive, keep up the good work. And good luck for the pm results too.

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #56 on:** January 08, 2008, 00:35:10 AM »

well its 0030hrs... babies have an injection to get at 1am then we gonna head and catch some sleep.

Coral has been good and been taking in regular very small amounts of fluid and keeping it down which for now is great. Opal is still bright and bouncy.

All we can do is wait and see what happens but we are doing everything we possibly can to give them the best chance.

I checked in with the vet this afternoon re the PM on Jasper. Vet wasn't in but nurse told me that samples of the gut and lymph node in the gut have been sent off for testing to see if they can get to the bottom of what it has been and whether or not we should be concerned for the mums too. (who by the way seem to be doing OK).

Just a waiting game now... but we and the kitties all appreciated your support and prayers.

Hugs n Purrs

Sarah
xx

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #55 on:** January 07, 2008, 19:31:23 PM »

So sorry to hear this devastating news, I will pray extra hard that Coral and Opal will get through this, sorry to hear that Tiger didn't make it brought a tear to my eyes, will light a candle for them all, you must be so heart broken I hope some good can come from all this sadness

Nite Nite Babies xx .......................... Keep up the good work

blackcat · « **Reply #54 on:** January 07, 2008, 19:29:29 PM »

sadly this can happen in the best run households, and these wee beauties didn't exactly get the best start in life. So sorry, it must be heartbreaking for you to watch them going one by one. My heart goes out to you.

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #53 on:** January 07, 2008, 19:13:44 PM »

hi guys,

sorry not been on to update for a few days. We have been flat out over the weekend trying to nurse the kittens through albeit unsuccessfully to date

. Sadly we have lost all but Coral and Opal for now.

Coral has been a little low over the last 24 hrs and we are keeping on top of things with him and hoping and praying that we don't lose them all.

I was devastated to lose my little hunny jasper this morning but we have done everything we possibly can.

Vets opinion is that it is viral and we just have to see if any of them are strong enough to make it through with nursing care 24x7. They did do a pm on jasper this afternoon with some samples sent away to see if we can pinpoint what it is especially in case it is also something that could be affecting the 2 mums.

Please keep this last little duo in your thoughts over the next few days in the hope that they can make it through. We are hopeful as these are the only pair that have grown since they came in so are hoping that it is a good sign.

Will update when I can. We are exhausted but keeping on fighting.
xxxx

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #52 on:** January 07, 2008, 15:29:47 PM »

Just caught up with this thread, so so sorry to hear about the little ones RIP Little Ones Nite Nite xx

How are the other little ones. How is Tiger Eye still have a soft spot for her/him

Thinking of you all

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #51 on:** January 05, 2008, 14:12:21 PM »

Still keeping them in my thoughts.

caledonia · « **Reply #50 on:** January 05, 2008, 13:40:58 PM »

Really hope these wee ones can pull through - it is heart breaking they are all getting sick after such a bad start in life! Sending prayers your way!

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #49 on:** January 05, 2008, 13:39:51 PM »

thanks bc... we reckon that is the case its just so hard to sit by helplessly and watch them get lower each day or hour. I'm sure you know what I mean as do many others.

At least they have plenty of love, cuddles are warm and safe. Just gotta keep fingers crossed now

blackcat · « **Reply #48 on:** January 05, 2008, 13:37:03 PM »

Oh bad news, sometimes a litter just doesn't have the vitality to pull through, and having such a rough start in life can not have helped. Thoughts remain with you hun

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #47 on:** January 05, 2008, 13:35:12 PM »

thanks for all the replies guys. Sorry for not replying sooner.. never had a minute to ourselves in days!!!

Sadly another 4 of the kittens are feeling a bit low. We rushed them back in to the see the vet this morning and unfortunately it is still a case of we are doing everything we can in terms of supportive care and we just have to wait it out and see who manages to pull through.

We are on tenderhooks here but keeping them on continuous monitoring and just keeping everything crossed and hoping and praying that they manage to pull through.

Will update more as I get time and I know what's happening. But thansk again for all the kind thoughts and support. It means a great deal to us and to the little ones who need it so badly!

Sxx

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #46 on:** January 03, 2008, 15:38:45 PM »

So sorry hun

Sadly these things happen and sometimes no matter how much time and effort you put in with them, sadly they are not meant to be on this earth too long. It's heartbreaking and doesn't get any easier but they were loved til the end, and comfortable and warm and that's what matters

babies, xxxxxxx

Mark · « **Reply #45 on:** January 03, 2008, 15:33:34 PM »

Sorry Sarah

sheryl · « **Reply #44 on:** January 03, 2008, 15:32:02 PM »

So so sorry, life is so unfair sometimes.

RIP little ones - have fun at the bridge sweethearts xxx

Den · « **Reply #43 on:** January 03, 2008, 14:22:37 PM »

Oh no. I'm so sorry for your losses. This sounds exactly the sort of thing which happened to Memphis' litter. I really hope the others make it, especially little Oynx

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #42 on:** January 03, 2008, 14:18:38 PM »

So sorry that the year hasn't started well, but fingers crossed for the others, and at least these three knew love in their short lives.

Author Topic: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums! (Read 33246 times)