New kitty w/diarrhea

[mysamson]

We found a stray kitten beside a busy road 2 nights ago, so small and frail.  The next day (yesterday) we took it to the vet.  Fortunately he's neg. for feline aids/leuk.  He was given a shot and worm medication.  We then put out both wet and dry kitten food, just hoping it would eat something.  He has eaten some of both, but def. more wet than dry.  He will drink some water too, but does not play whatsoever, and sleeps a lot. The vet thinks he's around 11-12 weeks old.  The concern has been that the poor baby has terrible diarrhea, numerous times today and several times last night, and of course the vet is closed.  
The stool is orange color, much like the wet food, and stinks worse than anything you could imagine.  You can sometimes hear the babies tummy grumbling while pooping.  From what I've read it could be the new medicine, the new food and of course the shock from all of this, and the poor thing wasn't in great shape to start with. I haven't let him out of my sight.   I would love some advice on where to go from here.  My heart goes out to this angel.  He hasn't had a great life so far....would love to change that!  

Thanks so much!

[CML2014]

Well you still deserve a big YAY!!!!!! You saved little Samsons life...and with the meds I am sure your beloved Pom will do just fine. Just a little longer......and they both will be out of the woods At least you know the medicine works.

You can now give Samson a life he would have never known...Spoil that baby rotten, LOL!.

Do keep us posted on your dear Pom, K?

Praying (now) for the little Pom
CML

[mysamson]

Oh NO......I think my Pom has it.   Went home at lunch to check on my babies, (they are still seperated, as Samson has been quarantined since the Coccidia dx) and the Pom has bloody diarrhea.  Called the vet, getting more Albon.  They think this must be it, since there has not been any other changes (same residence, food, etc) only new addition is the baby Samson.  They were only together for about 5 days before Samson was diagnosed (didn't show up at the first vet exam) and then they were seperated. . Oh dear Lord, here we go again!   Prayers please!  Thanks!!

[opus88]

thx for the great update....so happy for Samson and kudos to wonderful people like yourself for taking this little one in and giving him a chance at a happy and loved life:)))

[mysamson]

Thank you!  I return to say that I think we are out of the woods, and finally getting a real start at the good life!  Samson is still on meds for Coccidia for a few more days.  The big D is finally firming up, and starting to look more like ropes than just a big blob of mess.  Sorry for the desciption, not sure I have the words for it, and more importantly-  I don't think I've ever been so excited by something so gross!

He is filling out, and playing now, and loves to cuddle!  What a cutie.  I will try to upload pics again.  

Thank you all for praying!  I don't think this baby would have made it much longer on it's own......   God is good always!

[CML2014]

Hi,

Just wondering how Samson Jr. is doing. Hope the big D is better!!!

Give us an update if you would.

Thanks,
CML

[CML2014]

AWWWW! Poor little guy! This is very common in kittens. It usually is spread in their feces from cat to Cat who share litter boxes.  I think your Pom should be ok since he would not come into contact with the oocysts in the feces. Still make sure his litter box is cleaned daily with boiling water and Lysol and watch for severe dehydration in one so young.

many kittens have this in their stools, but it only becomes a problem when they are under stress....and we sure know little Samson had some STRESS in his life.

Happy he has a diagnosis and hopefully the meds should work.

Sending prayers and well wishes for the little guy.
Keep us posted, k?
CML