08/31/2025
UPDATE (5:30pm)
The vet is concerned about Nigel. It could be a number of things but because he hasn't eaten and the risk that comes with force feeding, she is having him hospitalized for 24 hours to start. Nigel will get a feeding tube, IV for dehydration, blood work, possible XRays, and anti nausea medication. Basically, it was what we did at home but this will be more safely and less traumatic for Nigel. Forcing anything on a kitty is not ideal but it was all that our regular vet and this vet recommended. It's just time to try a better approach. Unfortunately, the bill wiped out most of our funds. The itemized invoice is below. Please donate any amount to continue to help Nigel and the other 24 cats and kittens in our tiny independent rescue. Thank you for also sharing!
UPDATE (3:25pm)
Temp increased to 104°, breathing is struggle and they believe it could be due to URI. He has some swelling in his throat area but not quite needing oxygen at this point. They don't know why he's drooling/dripping/bubbling out nose and mouth yet. He is lethargic and resting in his carrier. They are very busy so we are patiently waiting our turn.
DONATIONS RECEIVED: (Thank you so much!!)
$300.00
$100.00
$100.00
Nigel joined our rescue on 8.23.25 as a stray in Big Lake, MN. No owner was found after searching for 2 weeks. On 8.27.25, Nigel suddenly stopped eating and got dehydrated so off we went to Monticello Pet Hospital as an urgent care patient. We have been giving SubQ fluids daily, force feeding AD urgent care Science Diet mixed with pedialyte using a syringe, probiotics to help the diarrhea, and a steam bath for his congestion. This sweet 1 year old kitty tested negative for FIV/FelV so we think he caught a cold he just can't shake.
Today he started dripping bubbly liquid from his nose and mouth, so we are on our way to Veterinary Emergency Group in Maple Grove. I will post those invoices and update when I get them. Please pray for Nigel, cross paws and fingers, and donate if you can spare any amount. We are a tiny rescue and recently a lot of vetting. Slow adoptions. Share this to spread the word. Thank you for supporting my local independent rescue!
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