Welcome Little Lucy Belle

Another Kitty Left on Our Door Step

We will call this pretty little girl Lucy Belle.
Yesterday during a windy, wet snow fall we opened our front door to go and scrape off the frozen ice that was on the car window shields, when this little kitty ran up to us,she was wet and shivering.

We looked her over and soon saw her sad state, her eyes were weeping, her ears were covered in a thick layer of black gunk, that usually indicates that there are ear mites present, the tips of her ears were frozen. Her paws and belly were dirty, and she seemed hungry.

I and my husband are very upset with the folks around here...just dropping animals off at our door step! Leaving small animals in the cold to manage on their own.

(our dog was left at our door, in -35 last January)

Mr.B gave Lucy a bath (above)

We took her to the vet, she looked her over, cleaned out her ears more,
told us to continue cleaning them with mineral oil.

 Gave her a shot for the mite's and possible worms.

Weighed her in , the vet said she was small for her age and underweight,

she could be approximately 6 or 7 months old. 

We set up an appointment for 10 days from today.

At the desk, the receptionist asked her name...Hmmm 

Lucy, Lucy Belle!

Back at home, after some food, and a rest Lucy Belle settled in nicely.
 Even if I do find her family, I don't think I have the heart to hand her over to them...
They did not take care of her!!!
 Even the vet said Lucy was better off with us! Her previous owners are neglectful!!!
Welcome Lucy Belle...

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Lilly Pad

Introducing our newest family member...Lilly Pad a 3 1/2 month old Seal/Flame point Siamese.

Fair-Well To An Old Friend

These are photos of Tabitha, our oldest cat with her family in her last days.

I realize that the content of this post may be difficult to some readers, so please be advised.

I want to bring an awareness, to a feline illness that is rampant, but not well known.

FIP- Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Above photo:4 days before Tabitha died, she loved to be by the fountain, she would keep cool with the water splashing on her.

She's becoming week, but still managed to walk to the water with help.

Mr.B is beside himself with grief... he has had her for 18 years.

Tabitha died 5 days after diagnosis. 

There is two versions of FIP the wet and the dry, we believed she had the wet.

**please see the web site for more information.**

http://www.newmanveterinary.com/fip.html

Above:Lilly wants to play but Tabitha is too weak.

We give Tabs steroids to bring the swelling down, and vitamins to boost her immune system.

Vanilla comes to visit Tabs...all the cats knew something is wrong.

Unfortunately FIP hits hardest in multiple cat house holds, like ours!

Above,Tabitha finds strength to stand and give Snuggles a kiss,buddies for 15 years.

The doctor assures us that this virus can not be passed to the other cats.

Even at her weakest she still is motherly towards Frankie.

Tabitha is the most affectionate cat I have ever met...so willing to love on all.

Tabitha and Frankie...

she has lost so much weight in such a short time.

The virus saps the moister from the body and pools it in the abdomen, leaving the belly swollen and difficult to breath. 

This FIP can lay dormant for a very long time before it shows its self, as it did with our cat.

As Tabs grew weaker we kept her indoors and comfortable... that is all we can do FIP. is fatal,in all most all cases.

All our cats showed compassion towards Tabitha, but especially our newest kitten, Lilly.

Lilly Pad loved on Tabitha right to the end with her continual kisses.

The above photo is taken a day before she passed.

When Lilly was too tired to kiss Tabitha any more, she just sat next to her step mom.

*Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is caused by a coronavirus that can infect any cat, though young cats and very old cats (14yr and up) appear most susceptible.*

We have decided to give our kitten, Lilly vitamins to boost her immunity.

Saying good bye to our dear old girl...

Tabitha still purrs even in her last hours.

FIP is nicked named the "Purring Disease"

 because cats will continue to pur even when close to death.

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Tabitha in happier,healthier days...

Last Christmas 2009

Tabitha's favorite place.

Mr.B. will miss "Babber Tabs" ...

This little missy loved her daddy so very much.

Tabitha knew she was also loved.

Tabitha died August 22/2010

at the age of 18 years

You will be dearly missed old girl....

FIP-Feline Infectious Peritonitis

http://www.thecatsite.com/Health/88/FIP-in-Cats.html

http://www.orionfoundation.com/