My baby Taco is in the animal hospital right now. He is only 13 weeks old. He weighs 1 1/2 lbs, which is half the weight he should be at this age.
He has severe diarrhea. He is not absorbing any nutrients that are entering his body. He is severely dehydrated.
His temperature is 6 degrees below what it should be.
He keeps losing weight.
I'm really worried that he might not make it through. Please keep him in your thoughts.
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We will hold vigil for Taco at TDK.
Have you been given any information about Taco's case? Is this a sudden change? A prolonged illness?
Keep us posted.
Posted 3 years ago by ailuromaniac #
He had mild diarrhea. We took him to a vet who prescribed flagyl. When he got the flagyl thing immediately went downhill. He had explosive diarrhea and couldn't make it to his box anymore. He kept falling over when he tried to walk and couldn't form a meow when he tried.
We rushed him to the hospital. They ran blood work on him and it was all good except for his protein levels being extremely low.
The vet at the hospital said the original vet was wrong in giving him flagyl because he was too small to be able to handle it. He thinks that the flagyl, along with the booster shot that he received at the same time did something to his immune system and he caught a virus. He was so weak and tiny already that the virus is taking a huge toll on his body. He believes there are fibers in his digestive track that are dying which help aid in digestion and hopes that the virus will pass in a few days and the fibers will start to come back.
The main concern right now is gaining weight. Overnight last night he lost more weight and he has diarrhea right after they feed him (he's on a schedule where he gets a special diet every 4 hours through a tube). They said its the same consistency going in as it is going out which means hes not absorbing anything.
It's really in limbo right now. If he can start putting on weight things will start looking up, but if not... :(
I will be praying for Taco to make a quick recovery.
Posted 3 years ago by owlwatcher_974 #
oh ginirosaru : I just know how you are feeling when the first vet made a wrong decision. :( Lots of vibes for your little taco. I pray and pray that he will pull through. Keep us posted please.
Posted 3 years ago by tutti-bella #
prayers and white light for taco! We are all pulling for him, even Buster
Posted 3 years ago by TheKnittingNinja #
Ginirosaru, I'm so sorry to hear about Taco's condition! I hope and pray that your current vet is able to help get Taco turned around. My heart goes out to you.
Posted 3 years ago by anncetera2 #
OMG, yes even in children Flagyl is not recommended, let alone a tiny kitten. Looks like we have another careless vet here. This makes me so angry ginirosaru. Your baby is so cute, I will say a prayer for him...God willing they can help him with fluids. Please keep us posted.
Posted 3 years ago by Tigerlilly #
OH - poor, sweet little Taco! Flagyl can be nasty stuff - I can't tolerate it myself. It totally messed up my own digestion and sent me to bed for a couple of days. Sending loads of prayers, healing energy and hugs to both of you! {{{HUGS}}}
Posted 3 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #
You and precious Taco are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated.. Taco is so very cute!!
Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #
Healing White TDK kight for Taco coming over the ocean waves Ginirosaru.
Posted 3 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
Taco is in my prayers. Please keep posting here Ginirosaru, no matter what happens. We know how hard it is to see our furry family members become ill.
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
How is Taco doing at the hospital? I am sure he is well taken care of by a team of professionals. Rest easy ok ginirosaru, your little taco is a fighter.
Posted 3 years ago by tuttibella #
Ginirosaru, please know that we are all praying for little Taco. And for you. Please let us know how he is doing. {{{{hugs}}}}
Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
I hope little Taco is better, such a sweet little thing...
Posted 3 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
ginirosaru : Oh, that is good news. Gaining weight is surely a good sign. I am so happy for Taco, he seems to be fighting hard. Did the vet give you a diagnosis yet? I hope he is on the right track with his treatment. Hugs for the both of you and still a lot of vibes coming your way.
Posted 3 years ago by tuttibella #
Lots of white light for little Taco. Hope he continues to improve.
Posted 3 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #
Fight, Baby Taco!!! We are all praying for you and your mama.
Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
Thanks for the update, will continue prayers. Sounds like he is in good hands.
Posted 3 years ago by Tigerlilly #
Keep gaining ground, Taco. TDK is pulling for you. We want to see pics of a sleek healthy Meezer for many years to come.
Posted 3 years ago by ailuromaniac #
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