Suki – “Special Needs”
Suki is a very playful and inquisitive little girl. She’s a very sweet and friendly kitten, loves new people and exploring new places. She really loves to get as much attention as she can - she wants nothing more than to be near you all the time! She is fine to be around other cats and kittens, and would love nothing more than to have a home she could call her own. She just needs a lot of love, patience, and understanding due to her condition; but she will reward you with tons of love and affection in return.
This darling little kitten was originally diagnosed with a very small colon, which the vet believed was a birth defect and suggested surgery. She was going to be euthanized due to this issues, so GVAC took her in for a second look and the vet started her on lactulose. Suki improved quite quickly with taking the lactulose regularly and began going to the bathroom on her own with no real problems passing anything. She is already doing better since she came under the care if GVAC, though her condition is still not 100% sorted out. She had been crying in pain when she was first diagnosed as she was unable to to to the bathroom at all. Since she has been in our care, this has not been an issue, though trying to get her bowel movements in the litter box everytime has been.
We have weaned Suki off the lactulose and she continues to eat dry food and wet food and is able to pass things through on her own. However; Suki is still a bit spastic with her bowel movements, so doesn’t always get things in the litter box. Hopefully, as she continues to grow, the problem will eventually correct itself. Suki may require an ultrasound and/or x-rays to find out more about her condition. So far, she has been improving in small steps.. so hopefully surgery is not in her future. She is not taking any medications at all presently and we are continuing to work towards getting her litter box habits more positive.
Suki was born on July 25th and has been spayed, fully vaccinated, dewormed, deflead, and tested negative for FIV and FeLV.
If you would like to help with Suki’s medical care, please donate today!
Simba
Simba Update – July 1, 2010 GVAC took Simba into care from the CRD pound to give him the dental care he desperately needed. At his vet appointment for assessment, tests revealed he is also diabetic.
Simba now has a clean, healthy mouth and a large fan club at his vet office. He is a constant charmer and wins hearts left and right. He is currently with a wonderful foster Mom who patiently monitors his blood sugar levels, insulin dosage and administers cuddles as prescribed but he needs a forever home. If you are one of those special people who knows the reward of caring for a diabetic cat, please consider extending your generosity and affection to this handsome fellow.
As well, Simba would greatly appreciate a contribution to assist with his vet care. To relieve his pain and give him the chance of a healthy future, GVAC has tended to his extensive dental surgery and is working with an excellent vet to understand his sugars and the best options for controlling diabetes.
If you would like to contribute to Simba’s vet care, please contact us at info@animalcrusaders.ca.
