Just when I hoped I was done with vets for awhile, I had to rush Manchester in because he was having problems breathing.

Manchester was rescued from someone who believes she knows what she is doing with cats and kittens, but sadly, she does not. He stopped eating two days ago which was worrisome because he is a voracious eater. His temp spiked early this morning to 103.4 and when I called to get him in I was told I could only drop him off so I did. He was open mouth breathing on the way to the vet and I thought I was going to lose him.

They have examined him, tested him (he tested negative thank the Lord) but his fever is higher 104.5 and even after fluids, antibiotic shot and a cortisone shot his fever remains high. When I shared with the vet that when Manny was on his back and getting a belly rub and he started open-mouth breathing ( I flipped him immediately upright) the vet agreed x-rays were in order. He doesn’t see anything alarming, the lungs look clear, the heart looks good but the temp is going up.

In the back of my head I am thinking a bad word that starts with an F (NOT THAT word!) It ends with a P. The vet hasn’t said it yet, but I am wondering if perhaps that is what we might be looking at.

So he is staying the night, and perhaps even longer until they get his temp down. Manny is a sweet, gray and white kitty about 3 years old, but this woman when she “rescues” she puts these cats in the same room or the same cages without taking them to the vet first or having them tested. NEVER a good idea.

Here is Manny just click the link below. I am trying to get my blog to accept regular photos, not sure why it isn’t yet- so until then- just click the link and see this handsome boy who needs prayers-

Manchester