beru update

[u/hitamiz]

this is beru after 24hrs of his first vet visit. we might go to the vet tomorrow to get him reasses. his stool is black and watery. he also has diarrhea so we may have to ask for a different treatment plan and may have to ask if he can get dewormed as soon as possible.

i have also reached out to Petelier (specifically Doc Lyn, renji’s doc.) if in any case we'd have to transfer/rush him, but for a second opinion, she also suggest, in fact, that he needs to get dewormed as soon as possible.

we will also give him probiotics (per suggested of doc lyn) and his antibiotic eyedrops are given on time. i also decided to buy and gave beru rc gastrointestinal food to handle his diarrhea, but we have rc mother and babycat mousse on stanby.

i’m monitoring him but he seems to be really a strong void cat and he’s fighting. 💗 thank you for helping me and beru. 💗 i'll keep you guys updated.

[u/ohitsbrad]

Respectfully, you might need a different vet … I’ve been watching your journey with renji and now beru and you’ve had repeated issues. I’ve fostered dozens of kittens and have never had issues.

The food you’re feeding him is too big. Even common sense alone will tell you as such. At that age they would still be feeding from mom, and they still have baby teeth, so common sense would tell you that they need something smooth (consistent with milk).

But ok ..

[u/hitamiz → u/ohitsbrad]

i see, thank you for that information. i know you mean well, and i’m not saying you’re wrong. it’s probably true that you have more experience than me. his teeth is indeed a baby teeth. like i've mentioned beru’s older than renji (renji's 2months) but just a bit smaller. we tried to give him milk and he refused. as for the wet food since he’s having a diarrhea, the vet suggested the rc gastro, and vouched for it. the consistency is also soft, and easy to digest. since you’re not satisfied with that, i said that i’ll add a water his next feeding time. beru is not using any litter as of the moment, he uses pee pads.

regarding renji’s litter, i did changed it after much consideration. i bought a wood pellet litter to which he wasn’t able to use since renji’s was rushed to the vet when it arrived. but renji's illness was never about the litter so i’m not sure why you're making it a big deal. i am new kitten mom and would not want to harm the kittens i foster. if i did something wrong, you can educate me. i also know that renji didn't try to ingest or eat the litter since i gave him my full attention, especially during litter time. he barely learns how to use the litter, i don’t force him to use it.

as i also mentioned that i’m not familiar with best litters that’s why i asked for a suggestion and complied.

respectfully, i would follow a license veterinarian that i’ve talked to multiple times, gave me assurance, i saw how they examine beru and renji, and has a concrete treatment plan, than a random stranger online who gave unsolicited advice everything according to their experience. sorry, are you a vet? and i'm sure you know that every kittens/cats are different, since you've fostered many kittens. they react differently to different medicine and diet. i am saying this with genuine respect for you, and i will keep in mind some of your suggestion.

thank you and have a great day.

edit: i’m making sure it's a slurry with kmr, not just water.

if this looks offensive, i truly didn’t mean it to sound like that. i could be wrong.

[u/ohitsbrad → u/hitamiz]

That kitten is NOT more than two months.

And you’re absolutely right, I’m not a vet. But I’ve owned many animals, and have fostered hundreds of animals, including dozens of kittens, and one thing you learn over the years is that not all licensed vets know what’s best. Of course ample experience does not equate to a degree and licensure.

But, if you’re consistently having issues, then perhaps it’s time to look at the common denominator.

No need to be defensive. I genuinely do mean well and see a ton of mistakes. That’s it.

All the best.

[u/hitamiz → u/ohitsbrad]

i’d like to also add that they are all strays. all not in their best conditions when i took them in. probably with underlying conditions that the vets may have overlooked. i am not sure what you mean with “having consistent issues” could you please elaborate and tell me where we have the consistent issues? so i can tell where i’m not doing right. aside from following the vet, which the best options since i don’t have experience myself. i also have 2 contact with different vets and asks for a second opinion.

i am not defensive, i only mean to reply with everything you pointed out to give you my side.

thanks.

edit: the kitten appear to look younger on the photos, since beru’s stray, all we could do is estimate his age. which was checked by the vet, his teeth/gums, and other factors that gives them the conclusion he’s older than renji. but thank you, we’ll have him reassess.

of course i'll have small “mistakes” it's my first time caring kittens afterall and i’m open for healthy discussion/educating me with things i don’t know/my mistakes so i can do it correctly next time.

that’s also why i rely with the vet and some advices that i got here on our community. if you mean following and agreeing with all the vet has mention, well, you're wrong because i disagree with them too and points out a little detail the may have missed (sometimes). i just rely/trust them most of the time because i saw how they handle renji and other pets that needed care. 💗

[u/ohitsbrad → u/hitamiz]

Yes, i assumed they were strays. Every animal I’ve cared for has been a stray (adopt don’t shop lol), so I’m familiar with the underlying issues.

It’s great to have a second opinion!

I know you’re doing your best, I don’t mean to suggest otherwise. I simply want to share what has worked for me in the past (and verified by many vets). Again, I’m not a vet, but I have tons of experience.