Dexter is a sweet, beautiful adult cat that we pulled from a local animal shelter 24 hours ago and he quickly began to crash. A vet check revealed Dexter has a urinary block and is in acute kidney failure. He needs help!
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UPDATE: We spoke to the vet this morning and the news was much more disappointing than we had hoped. Dexter was a little more alert this morning, and his phosphorus and electrolyte levels have gone down (which is good), but his kidneys have shown no improvement yet. His kidney failure is very severe and the vet is not sure that it will be reversible. Because so many of you cared and donated to help Dexter, we were able to ask the vet to keep moving forward with treatments for another 24 hours, in the hopes that his kidneys will start to flush out and work on their own again. This is the best possible shot we can give Dexter and we are heartbroken that it is not going better for him, but we are not giving up just yet. Please keep sweet Dexter in your thoughts today and send lots of positive vibes his way. We are giving it everything we've got to try to help this sweet guy...
We had to make a decision on the spot whether to euthanize Dexter or give him a chance to fight for his life. We don't know Dexter's past but we do know that he is a wonderful cat that's full of love and deserves a chance at a happy ending.
Dexter had to be sedated so the vet could insert a catheter and start to remove the blocked urine, and flush his system to try to clear his kidneys. Dexter's night in the vet hospital tonight with the life saving care they're providing will cost nearly $300. Tomorrow we will reevaluate whether his body is responding to treatment. Additional days/ nights in the hospital may run as high as $150.
WE CAN'T HELP DEXTER WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT! No amount is too large or too small, and all funds will go directly towards the veterinary expenses to give Dexter a chance at life. Dexter may not have a "family" right now, but we need to show him that he is loved, and that there are people out there that care. Please donate towards Dexter's veterinary fund so that we can provide him the care he needs to pull through this.
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UPDATE: We spoke to the vet this morning and the news was much more disappointing than we had hoped. Dexter was a little more alert this morning, and his phosphorus and electrolyte levels have gone down (which is good), but his kidneys have shown no improvement yet. His kidney failure is very severe and the vet is not sure that it will be reversible. Because so many of you cared and donated to help Dexter, we were able to ask the vet to keep moving forward with treatments for another 24 hours, in the hopes that his kidneys will start to flush out and work on their own again. This is the best possible shot we can give Dexter and we are heartbroken that it is not going better for him, but we are not giving up just yet. Please keep sweet Dexter in your thoughts today and send lots of positive vibes his way. We are giving it everything we've got to try to help this sweet guy...
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May 05