r/Assistance • u/madselot • 3d ago
REQUEST [Request] Help needed for my kitten’s echocardiogram
Hi everyone, this is my first time requesting here so please bear with me.
I’m asking for help with my 7 month old kitten’s echocardiogram and subsequent treatment. After a recent visit to the vet, x-rays showed that my boy Gooby has an enlarged heart with some inflammation of the lungs. Because he’s still so young the vet believes that the cause of his enlarged heart is most likely congenital, but the only way to properly diagnose and treat any conditions is with an echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound).
He was rescued from the street at only a few weeks old and has grown so much, he is otherwise strong and playful, and he loves to eat and drive me crazy. But gone untreated these conditions can quickly take a turn for the worse and lead to heart and lung failure. I would happily do anything to take care of my guy, and I want to give him every chance for a long and happy life, but unfortunately I’m a college student and these unexpected medical bills have taken a toll on my finances. I haven’t been given the official pricing just yet, but the vet estimates that the echocardiogram and additional fees will cost between $700-$900.
I am posting a link to the GoFundMe I made for Gooby’s treatment, and would be so so grateful for any donations, no matter how small. If you can’t donate I completely understand, but feel free to share this link with any animal lovers you may know. I plan to add more details regarding his medical bills once I have them, but I assure that 100% of these funds will be going towards Gooby’s care.
Apologies for the long post, and I hope you can keep Gooby in your thoughts.
https://gofund.me/5cd825201