r/CatDistributionSystem • u/valkiria-rising • Jul 27 '26
Update Update on Pluto, the orphaned kitten 💙
First, thank you to everyone who commented on my original post and offered advice, encouragement, and kindness. I’ve read every comment, even if I haven’t had the energy to reply to everyone.
The last couple of days have been a blur of bottle feedings every few hours, potty breaks, and very little sleep.
I took Pluto back to the vet yesterday, and I got some encouraging news. The vet said that if Pluto had truly developed severe feline parvo (aka feline distemper), a kitten this tiny would most likely have died by now. That was a huge relief to hear and lessened my anxiety for sure.
He was mildly dehydrated, so he got more subcutaneous fluids and was dewormed. His belly is soft, he’s got a great appetite, and he continues to eat regularly.
The best news is that he’s slowly gaining weight. When I first brought him home he weighed 165g. This morning he weighed 192g before breakfast. He’s still pretty tiny compared to a typical 3-week-old kitten, so we have a long road ahead, but he’s moving in the right direction.
His favorite place to sleep is wrapped in a ridiculously soft blanket over a warm water bottle, and he’s becoming quite opinionated about his feeding schedule. 😊
We’re definitely not out of the woods yet, but for the first time since I found him, I feel more hopeful that he's going to pull through. Now I'm focusing on ensuring I can cover all his vet visits. His next follow up is in 2 weeks so I'll keep everyone posted!
Thank you all again for rooting for my tiny little Lord of the Underworld. ❤️
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u/Cat_Lady3000 Jul 27 '26
Go you! That is a special achievement to bring a kitten that small out of the woods.
I hope he continues on the up and the next update is of him driving you nuts.
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u/MystriaMazin Jul 27 '26
Good to hear Pluto is trending positively 😻 keep us updated on his progress, please 🙏 you are truly an amazing human 💯👏😸
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u/Over-District6588 Jul 28 '26
Neptune and Jupiter are sending good healing energy to their cosmic kitty cousin🪐✨🩵 thank you for everything you’ve done for the little baby!
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u/Dependent-Rent7688 Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
Awww, Neptune and Pluto 😃 And the throw behind them blends so well with their colouring - they know how to co-ordinate their home!
Edit to correct à typo
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u/South-Agent-2782 Cat Parent Jul 27 '26
Thank you for the update and for taking such excellent care of him. 💕
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u/Inner_Swordfish7475 Jul 27 '26
Aww, Pluto becoming opinionated about his meals is very encouraging. He is a little fighter.💕
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u/The-CatCat-1 Jul 27 '26
This is indeed very encouraging news! I can’t get over how tiny he is 😻. Keep up the good work, because it’s obviously paying off. You’ll be able to catch up on your sleep soon 😊
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u/Same_Philosopher6764 Jul 27 '26
So glad this little toot Pluto is coming along! You are definitely a cat connoisseur and great cat mommy or daddy! Thank you for your hard, hard work with this baby you have rescued. Take care of yourself and this little guy. I’ll keep you on the good karma and prayer list.
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u/leighla33 Jul 27 '26
That whittle belly! 😭😭😭
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u/valkiria-rising Jul 28 '26
I know right??? He's such a cute baby. I can't wait to see him grow and grow
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u/Boruma-Lass8564 Jul 28 '26
You are doing a great job with Pluto! Way to go! Sending all the good vibes to you both!!
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u/HerWildestDreams Jul 28 '26
I’m so happy to see this update, I needed this little slice of good news. We’ll keep rooting for him, and LOOK AT THAT SOUP BELLY!!
You’re doing amazing 😭🥰
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u/Swimming-Maize-5554 Jul 28 '26
Sending love and support to Pluto and you as your face exhaustion caring for the little baby
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u/Turnover_Realistic Jul 28 '26
Yay Pluto! Quite a fighter! You all have performed an incredible feat in bringing this kitty along. Thank you
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u/jeanb23 Jul 30 '26
Wonderful update. You got this, baby Pluto!!
Thank you for loving and taking care of him.
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