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SheltieLover

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2. I would take him to vet. Just because they recommend putting him, down does not mean you have to allow it!

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:10 AM

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let them provide medical care to help him thrive.

A few mos ago, following the death of my senior rescue kitty, I brought the FIV + wild cat indoors again. Took him to vet for a cough & was told "We recommend putting him, down. He's all congested."

I INSISTED on a shot of Convenia abx & got him collodial silver and lysine/probiotic sipplement.'

Guess who is THRIVING months later? Yup!

S/he is adorable. TY for helping this kitty.

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I have a new adventure to share with you (photos included) [View all] Siwsan Friday OP

What a sweetheart, you are so good to take care of these babies Walleye Friday #1

I really think Ruff Ruff came to me for help Siwsan Friday #3

I think you are known in the neighborhood as a kind soul Walleye Friday #11

I would take him to vet. Just because they recommend putting him, down does not mean you have to allow it! SheltieLover Friday #2

I know the vet wouldn't be surprised. Siwsan Friday #6

Get him some colloidal silver & mix with wet food. SheltieLover Friday #9

Maybe a vet visit would be a good thing. Ocelot II Friday #4

I vote for this, too. ShazzieB Friday #7

Ruff kitty SuzyandPuffpuff Friday #5

Ive bathed hundreds of feral kittens. Its not hard. Just get a firm scruff on it Karadeniz Friday #8

I wouldnt stress him that way while he is ill. It lowers immune system SheltieLover Friday #10

I might see if I can put his/her back paws in to a warm tub of water and get the whole tail section cleaned. Siwsan Friday #13

That's a good idea! SheltieLover Friday #14

Cats hate standing in water. The recommended way is to put them in a well-drained tub and ladle the water over them. eppur_se_muova Saturday #15

Of course Ruff Ruff came to you! If there is any possibility of saving niyad Friday #12

Awww hope the new baby will be ok. So precious TommieMommy Saturday #16