We are at the after hours vet. One of the kittens kind of went for a dive today. She has low blood glucose. We are giving her a tiny infusion to pep her up. I sure hope she pulls through.
Oh no! You are truly amazing for taking such good care of them. I really hope she pulls through, and it sounds like she is in good hands. Keep us updated
apalettepassion.wordpress.com/ WHO IS BONQUIQUI!?!?!?!??!
"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
She died I feel like such a failure as their kitty mom. The vet warmed her and gave her oral glucose, as well as saline and electrolytes. She started crawling around and meowing again. I put her in my truck wrapped up in a blanket, ran in to pay and get more formula. By the time I got back, 5 minutes maybe, she was breathing a few shallow breaths. I ran her back in and she died I'm so sad that if couldn't do anything. She had a big bump on her tummy and the vet was wondering if she had an obstruction, or a congenial metabolism issue.
She died I feel like such a failure as their kitty mom. The vet warmed her and gave her oral glucose, as well as saline and electrolytes. She started crawling around and meowing again. I put her in my truck wrapped up in a blanket, ran in to pay and get more formula. By the time I got back, 5 minutes maybe, she was breathing a few shallow breaths. I ran her back in and she died I'm so sad that if couldn't do anything. She had a big bump on her tummy and the vet was wondering if she had an obstruction, or a congenial metabolism issue.
Awww I am so sorry. This breaks my heart, but know that you did everything that you could. Without you, these kitties wouldn't have had a chance, and you gave them that. You did the best that you could. I am sorry that this happened. How are the other kitties?
apalettepassion.wordpress.com/ WHO IS BONQUIQUI!?!?!?!??!
"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
She died I feel like such a failure as their kitty mom. The vet warmed her and gave her oral glucose, as well as saline and electrolytes. She started crawling around and meowing again. I put her in my truck wrapped up in a blanket, ran in to pay and get more formula. By the time I got back, 5 minutes maybe, she was breathing a few shallow breaths. I ran her back in and she died I'm so sad that if couldn't do anything. She had a big bump on her tummy and the vet was wondering if she had an obstruction, or a congenial metabolism issue.
Awww I am so sorry. This breaks my heart, but know that you did everything that you could. Without you, these kitties wouldn't have had a chance, and you gave them that. You did the best that you could. I am sorry that this happened. How are the other kitties?
The other three are having a wonderful post bottle nap. I love how the purr while they are eating.
I think I'm mostly feeling bad since my mom accused me of starving them to death. She watched the kids today and complained about their smell and how they should be dropped off at the humane society. I know I shouldn't expect words of encouragement from her, but it still hurts.
She died I feel like such a failure as their kitty mom. The vet warmed her and gave her oral glucose, as well as saline and electrolytes. She started crawling around and meowing again. I put her in my truck wrapped up in a blanket, ran in to pay and get more formula. By the time I got back, 5 minutes maybe, she was breathing a few shallow breaths. I ran her back in and she died I'm so sad that if couldn't do anything. She had a big bump on her tummy and the vet was wondering if she had an obstruction, or a congenial metabolism issue.
I'm so, so sorry. You are doing an amazing job. It's heartbreaking but sometimes kittens die for no known reason. When I was young, we used to take in a lot of stray pregnant cats and I remember kittens dying. (We used to live in a pretty rural area and people would dump the momma kitties.) It sounds like she had some physical problems that were too much for her little body. You kept her fed, loved, and safe. Big hugs...
Awww I am so sorry. This breaks my heart, but know that you did everything that you could. Without you, these kitties wouldn't have had a chance, and you gave them that. You did the best that you could. I am sorry that this happened. How are the other kitties?
The other three are having a wonderful post bottle nap. I love how the purr while they are eating.
I think I'm mostly feeling bad since my mom accused me of starving them to death. She watched the kids today and complained about their smell and how they should be dropped off at the humane society. I know I shouldn't expect words of encouragement from her, but it still hurts.
Yeah, your mom can suck it. You are doing a great job. Bottle feeding kittens is so hard and so much work. They're growing and peeing/pooping.
The other three are having a wonderful post bottle nap. I love how the purr while they are eating.
I think I'm mostly feeling bad since my mom accused me of starving them to death. She watched the kids today and complained about their smell and how they should be dropped off at the humane society. I know I shouldn't expect words of encouragement from her, but it still hurts.
Your mom can suck it.
nursewife I agree with nugget. You are doing a fantastic job. Don't listen to her. Seriously you are amazing for doing this. You are the best chance these kitties have.
apalettepassion.wordpress.com/ WHO IS BONQUIQUI!?!?!?!??!
"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
Oh nursewife you are doing such a good job with these kittens. You did everything you could for her, and she lived her life in warmth and comfort because of you. I hope you find some comfort in that. ((Hugs))
Thanks guys. I'm glad I was able to be holding her when she passed. I hope she knows she was loved. I'm bummed that this is a sad and expensive good deed. Listening to them purr makes it feel worth while since they would spit, hiss and scratch when we first got them. I love to see how open they are to love now.