Quick update- Gibby is in a hard crash and we’re doing advanced measures. I’m not optimistic. #medfoster

All I’m doing is support. I’m giving her the tools to fight and will give her every chance I can. If she can’t go the distance, I’ll be here for that too. 5/end #medfoster

Panleuk is brutal and in most shelter systems has a very high mortality rate. (Up to 95 percent)

Austin Pets Alive has a save rate of 78%. That’s a result of a very aggressive, protocol based approach. Gibby is getting 2 injectible antibiotics, 4 injectible nausea related meds 2/ #medfoster

So- Gibby is the only one testing positive for panleuk. Thank god. The others might pop, but for now I’ve got some breathing space.

Gibby held her own today, but feels pretty crappy at this point. She’s got some pain meds on top of the 8 injectable meds/fluids I’ve pushed into her 1/ #medfoster

This situation is fluid, and she can pivot on a dime.

We go an hour at a time right now. There are 4 other kittens in the house, so my workload will likely increase at some point.

For now, breathe in, breathe out. I’m not here to fix her or save her. I’m just supporting her body. 4/ #medfoster

Content heads up- we have panleuk (cat distemper/cat parvo) in the house. This is scary serious, and potentially fatal. I’ll be sharing the ups and downs.

If very ill kittens and possible death upset you, please add #medfoster to your mute list. That will be the filter tag I use.

Update pending

Oral pain meds, and 2 oral parasite treatments. She’s also getting 14ml of fluids 3 times daily, and being force fed every 3-4 hours.

She’s between 24-36 hours into the active disease cycle. 72 hours is the first big milestone. If we can make it there, we have a chance. 3/ #medfoster

Happy Monday- reminder for new folks- I discuss pet hospice/end of life (Pawspice), and foster kittens and cats with medical issues. Posts dealing with that content will be marked with #pawspice or #medfoster an appropriate.

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