01/04/2025
YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED!
(UPDATED)
Our hearts just ache for this poor little soul who was found by a member of the public on December 29th, crying out in the rain, and given his condition, we felt we could not turn him away in his time of need despite being closed to intake at this time.
DONATIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED TO HELP JAMES!
Around 10-12 months old, but closer to the size of a 6 month old kitten, poor little James is terribly underweight, and is suffering from a horrible skin condition. Nose plugged with thick discharge, sneezing, running eyes and a disinterest in food, this poor boy is really being battered on all sides. With a dry and sparse coat, and a thick coating of cream-beige crumbly and crunchy debris in his fur and on his skin, as well as some moist, raw and broken skin, James is currently with our vet where skin scrapings have already been taken for testing.
Ringworm is suspected, as well as a secondary skin infection, and James is in isolation while we wait for test results. Bloodwork has been completed, and James is FIV+, but thankfully has tested negative for Feline Leukemia.
James is currently on IV fluids to help bring up his hydration and has been started on antibiotics for upper respiratory illness, and medications to stimulate his apatite have been given with the hope we can get him eating on his own as soon as possible despite the heavy load of nasal discharge.
**UPDATE** With the help of IV fluids to rehydrate him, and medications to reduce fever and inflammation, JAMES BEGAN TO EAT CANNED FOOD ON HIS OWN TODAY!
James has a lot of hurdles ahead of him, but eating on his own is an excellent first step, and will mean he is able to take on the nutrients he so urgently needs, and this is an excellent first step!
PLEASE HELP US HELP JAMES!
Poor James has a tough road ahead of him, he's got illness and infections to beat and a skin condition to treat before he can even be neutered, and his poor tired little body has weight and strength to gain, but we are hopeful with the help of our incredible vets that he will be able to overcome all of this to lead a happy and healthy life.
PLEASE DONATE TO HELP WITH COSTS OF HOSPITAL CARE AND TREATMENT!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, AND FOR HELPING US TO SAVE LIVES!