Any Veterinarians Out There? I Need Help.
NOT FOR U IF YOU GET SQUEEMISH!
Ok I need some advice....
Yesterday I found a kitten. I stopped my car thinking she was dead, gonna move her out of the road. She kicked her legs and popped her head up. She hadn't been hit! But I knew there was something severely wrong with her. I picked her up and brought her home with me. First, she had a collar that was way too tight so I removed it, it had been clawed at and frayed to peices anyway. I noticed a hole in her neck, looked closely and realized there were maggots in it. I shaved it and removed the maggots and there was also a HUGE one in there (think it was a "warble") and my husband and I removed it as well. We rinsed the hole with peroxide and have been keeping a check every 2 hrs for anymore maggots to surface - there have been none. I've also put neosporin on it twice. I gave her a flea bath and then later last night, I noticed another 2 holes. One in her leg and one in the fold between her leg and abdomen area. I had to manually remove maggots from them as well, rinsed with peroxide, then put neosporin. Those two holes are closed today. The one is her neck was pretty big, but it is healing quite well evenhough it isn't closed yet. I've tried looking her over for more holes, but haven't found any. She doesn't want me to lift her tail though. She growls and twitches when I do it. It stays very wet around her vaginal/anal area. There were 2 maggots under her tail I can't find any wounds. I did pour peroxide and it bubbles like crazy all over under there.
She maybe weighs a pound soaking wet. She has no muscles and her head is fixed in a sideways position, probably due to the warble/maggots. Her balance is off and she is very weak. She has fallen in her food bowl trying to eat. She looks terrible. I have no doubt in my mind that when she laid down before I found her, she would've never gotten back up.
Since she hasn't wanted to drink anything at all, I got a kitten bottle and some kitten formula and have been bottle feeding her. This should keep her hydrated along with giving her some much needed nutrients.
I know all of this sounds really REALLY bad, but I don't want to give up on her. If there is a vet or a vet tech that can give me some advice, I would more than appreciate it. I've recently spent a ton of money on vet bills with another cat. I absolutely cannot afford anymore vet bills. My local shelter will just put her down. I don't have the heart to do that.
Bright side:
She has been eating like crazy today. Yesterday she wouldn't do it. She has also walked around (just a little bitty bit). And, she PURRRED today! I was holding her and bottle feeding her and she kept purring in between swallows. It made me feel great. At least if she dies, she won't die alone. She knows she has someone there that cares and wants to help her make it :) Though it makes me cry to think about her not making it. I'm already attached. Sounds kinda pathetic, but I am such a weenie. I fall in love with animals, and it would break my heart if she didn't pull through.
What I need help with:
1) will the holes heal or close if there are maggots in there? I can't imagine the holes closing on top of them, so hopefully they are gone. I am almost certain that I got them all out, but I can't ever know for sure. I don't want to re-open the holes to check. And if there are some still in there, what harm could they do? They are supposed to vacate the body when they are finished feeding. Some websites say it takes up to 72 hrs.
2) Her paws and ears are cold. I am keeping her wrapped up with "HotHands". Not directly on her skin, of course, but i have them placed around her blanket. Does this mean her temp is below normal or is this a big issue for her to be so cold? She does shiver, but she may be nervous. I have 3 cats. They aren't bothering her but I can tell she is uneasy around them. This may be why she shivers. Or because she doesn't know me very well.
3) Is there anything else that I can be doing for her (that I can afford)? Please don't ridicule me about not being able to take her to a vet. I'm still on my payment plan from my cat with asthma.
4) I have an antibiotic (amoxicillan) that the vet perscribed me for one of my cats when he had a sinus infection. It is not expired. Will this help her fight off any infection? The dropper for my full grown cat was 1.0 so what dosage, if any, should I give the warble kitty? Keep in mind she is weak, small, and young.
If you all can help me, I will forever be in debt to u! I really want to save this kitty.
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Permalink Reply by Jean Clelland-Morin on -
It's hard. Leo was enticed off the street by my daughter, Montana, He had leukemia. He lived over 5 years not knowing he was sick - often in my lap, purring. If we had known how bad the end would be, I don't think we would have let it go so far. No crystal ball. Maggie has love.
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Permalink Reply by Merlin Mercer on -
Geez Becky! I haven't been able to keep up because I've been working a lot lately. I certainly hope for the best! I hope the vet can clear up the infection and Maggie recovers fully and is able to enjoy the rest of her life with you guys. Keep this in mind though if she doesn't heal up: She could not have found a better person to end up with in the last days or weeks of her life. Hang in there and keep us posted on what the vet says. Hoping for the best...
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Permalink Reply by Chris G on -
After seeing the video of her trying to walk it looked like she might have encephalitis (brain infection). Is she on an antibiotic IV, or getting antibiotic shots? It sounds like she would need IV treatment for numerous days to begin recovery. A wait and see approach might be the road to take, or Euthanasia might be in order. What's the vet say? Animals feel pain too even though they aren't able to express it well. I hope this doesn't make me sound uncaring. This could end up costing you a lot of money with little chance of success.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Glickman on -
I am certainly hoping for the best and am sorry to hear that maggie has taken a turn for the worse. regardless, you've done everything possible to show her some love and compassion that she would have otherwise never experienced. Hopefully you can find some solace in that.
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Permalink Reply by scLovely on -
Still really sad. I am trying everything I can to make her better. It doesn't seem to be working. She isn't walking or anything anymore. She seems to have no interest. My heart is completely broken. I just keep hoping she will gain strength somehow and overcome this. I'm not understanding why my vet isn't giving her steroids. Don't they do that for cats to regain strength? Anyone have any answers or things that may help somehow?
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Permalink Reply by Mike Glickman on
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The problem with steroids is they will further compromise her immune system. I'm so sorry...you've done everything you can.
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Permalink Reply by AntiChristianLeague on -
I am so sorry to hear that Maggie isn't doing well. Like everyone else, I was hoping to hear good news, and still have hope that she will make it through this.
Whatever happens, just know that what you have done for this kitty is beyond incredible. She is so fortunate that you found her and took her in. Please keep us posted, and if you need anything were here to help.
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Permalink Reply by Jean Clelland-Morin on
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A bunch of awful Ahteists have been sidetracked for the love of a sweet, innocent Maggie
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Permalink Reply by scLovely on
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Maggie's appetite has increased the past couple of days. She still has no interest in walking. Her hole in her neck isn't healing well - lots of loose skin (it almost seems to be like putty). Other than the negatives, she is pawing at me and holding her head up. An improvement from a few days ago. We will just have to keep hoping the best for her and overloading her with love. I think love has kept her alive this long, so maybe it can heal her. I don't wanna lose my sweet Maggie.
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Permalink Reply by Jean Clelland-Morin on
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Love to you and Maggie.
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