Tiny the Tabby’s belly gets better with help from Fur Kids Foundation

Meet Tiny, a 3-year-old Tabby. Tiny suddenly became very ill–he was refusing to eat or drink, and what little he had in his belly he wasn’t able to keep down. They knew Tiny needed to be seen by the vet as soon as possible. 

At the vet Tiny went through a number of tests; he had gastrointestinal inflammation and constipation. Gastrointestinal inflammation in cats can be caused by a number of conditions, including:

• gastroenteritis, inflammation of the stomach and intestines, and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, medications, or eating new or different foods
• inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a syndrome that occurs when the stomach or intestines are chronically irritated
• colitis, inflammation of the large intestine

Signs that your feline could be going through one of these conditions include:

• Abdominal pain
• Blood in stool
• Decreased appetite
• Distressed coat hair
• Flatulence (gas)
• Gurgling sounds from abdomen
• Loose stool (diarrhea)
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Weight loss

Tiny's mother is a stay-at-home mom, while his father is the sole breadwinner. Though they diligently budget for Tiny and their pets, ensuring they're spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations, they hadn't anticipated Tiny’s sudden illness. Tiny is very loved by his pawrents, so they applied for assistance with this veterinary emergency with Fur Kids Foundation; we were able to help due to the amazing support we receive from our supporters. 

Tiny received an enema and some medication to help with the pain and inflammation. We are happy to report that Tiny is on his way to feeling better. 

Will you donate $10 today to help us continue to help fur kids get back on their paws? Donations are tax deductible. Or you can join our pack to help get fur kids back on their paws by becoming a volunteer. If you didn’t know, 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.