Kittens with Feline Distemper

These kittens were 5 of 13 cats in a mobile home. 4P1H has paid to neuter and spay 7 of them and Tigerlily Cat Rescue has taken them into their organization.

UPDATE:On February 3, 2013, Tigerlily Cat Rescue informed me that all 7 kittens have contracted the Panleukopenia Virus which is highly contagious and deadly. It is very often called “feline distemper”. It is within the same family of viruses as parvovirus in dogs and operates similarly — diarrhea, vomiting, fever, dehydration, lack of appetite, etc. It is not often seen because it is the “P” in the “RCP” vaccines that cats get. Like parvo, there is no “cure” and its a matter of supportive care with IV fluids, antibiotics, etc. and hoping that their little bodies can fight it off. Three of the cats were immediately hospitalized and are in serious condition; the other four are being treated at home. Please say your prayers for these babies; they have been through so much already. 4 Paws 1 Heart will be sending some medical dollars for their care but the hospital bill will be pretty substantial. ~ diana

MISSY – HIT BY A CAR; NEEDS YOUR PRAYERS

February 4, 2013 Additional information from Gina: Missy was hit by a car and she was an owner surrender. We allowed the family to relinquish rights in order to provide the financial and medical support Missy needed otherwise humane euthanasia was the alternative. In this situation it was best for Missy to stay in our care for more than one reason, and when she is healed she will go to a rescue group for fostering and placement. I’ll keep you updated as I know more.. ~ Gina
February 3,  2013 – 4 Paws 1 Heart took in Missy a 3 year-old Maltese, who was hit by a car and arrived with a broken jaw and a proptosed (popped out) eye.  The eye had to be surgically removed and the jaw had to be wired. Dr. Matt Heinz did both procedures and Missy is on her way to healing.  She needs your prayers for a speedy recovery!

Once healed, she will need a rescue group to take her in and find her a forever loving home.  Gina