Tuon had been with us for about a week when she stopped having bowel movements.  I tried everything I could for a couple of days to help her go.  Her abdomen began to swell at an alarming rate. 

I made several frantic calls to the vet only to be put off.  I demanded she be seen right away.  I was told that there was nothing they could do for her.  She would probably die in a day or two.

I was furious! This was totally unacceptable!  I had tried this vet on a recommendation.  Seems she is a cat “specialist”.  I called the vet I knew I should have used in the first place.  They gave us an appointment within a few minutes. 

We took her in and he told us pretty much the same thing the other vet said with one major exception.  He told us he’d like to try to help her but he couldn’t promise anything.  They worked with her for hours and called regularly with updates.

Late in the afternoon she had moved her bowels several times over.  Very large amounts from what I understand, as well.  She was going to be just fine!  He told us we could come get her anytime we were ready.  We rushed right over!

The doctor met with us and told us he was really amazed to be able to help her.  That this is a common condition with kittens and it’s fatal more times than not.  He was very proud of her and called her a little fighter.  I don’t know who was beaming more, me or the vet!

He said to call him anytime and gave me his home phone number in case something happened after hours.  If she stayed alright, then he wanted to see her back in six weeks for her second series of shots.

She was wonderful after that incident.  I made the appointment for six weeks later for her innoculations.

She had an exam which included a temperature reading.  She had a fever so she was put on an antibiotic for ten days.  He told us we’d hold up on the injections and he’d like to see her back in two weeks.  He was certain it was just a little infection as kittens can be quite susceptible to such things.

Two weeks later, she still had the fever…