Fur Kids Foundation 2019 Success Story: Coral

Meet Coral, a beautiful 1-year-old cat. Her mom describes her as very lovable, and she's very close to her family. Imagine how upset her family was once they noticed Coral had blood in her urine. They knew Coral had to be seen by a vet, and soon. After a few tests, the vet was able to determine that Coral had a urinary tract infection (UTI).

According to VCA Pet Hospitals, urinary tract disorders are common in cats, but urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fairly uncommon. For the most part, a UTI occurs when bacteria travel up the urethra and into the bladder. Urine in the bladder is supposed to be sterile, but once bacteria find their way to the bladder, the bacteria can grow and reproduce, causing the UTI.

Signs to look for if your cat may have a UTI include:

• attempt to urinate very frequently whenever they go to the litter box
• strain to urinate
• cry out or whine when urinating
• blood may be visible in their urine

Please keep in mind that any break in litter box training is a red flag that something is wrong in your cat’s bladder. Also, frequent licking of the genital area may also signal that they may be suffering from a UTI.

Coral's mom is a single mom and is just back to work after having her recent child. She was worried over Coral, but knew she couldn't afford proper vet care at the time. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation, and we were happy to help. Thankfully, all Coral needed was some medication to help clear the UTI up.

For those who don’t know, Fur Kids Foundation never covers 100% of the cost of emergency veterinary care. We base how much we cover off of how much the applicant(s) make, and where that income falls on the Federal Poverty Guidelines Chart. Coral’s mom was worried about how she was going to cover the remaining fee. A good Samaritan overhead the situation, and offered to cover the balance. We are very happy to report that Coral is well on her way to recovery, and her mom is thankful she was able to be seen. 

About Fur Kids Foundation
Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories.