? 3/2 Bubbas AMPS 310 PMPS 415-URGENT NEED HELP

I’m at the urgent care right now. So far I only have enough money for the $210 visit…they gave me a paper with a list of places I can call for assistance. No luck do far. Just praying to god this isn’t bad.
 
He has severe jaundice and he isn’t going good. $4000 for treatment. I don’t have it. Im caught between putting him down at home or letting him ride this until he passes at home. Please I need advice
 
I'm sorry Katrina to hear about poor Bubbas. :bighug::bighug::bighug: Did the vet say what is causing the jaundice? Is it fatty liver from lack of eating (hepatic lipidosis)? If fatty liver, it doesn't pass on it's own, but he would starve to death. Until we know more if that is what it is, we can't help. What would the treatment be?

One post that may have some information for you: Financial Help Links

Please take down the 911. I think you need to find out more from the vet, and ask what would happen if you took him home. What would be best for Bubbas?
 
I just looked at your last post quickly. Fatty liver happens quickly when not getting enough food and it sounds like he wasn’t eating but did not see for how long. DKA is an emergency as well. Did they at least tell you if he has DKA?
 
Wendy&Neko said:
I'm sorry Katrina to hear about poor Bubbas. :bighug::bighug::bighug: Did the vet say what is causing the jaundice? Is it fatty liver from lack of eating (hepatic lipidosis)? If fatty liver, it doesn't pass on it's own, but he would starve to death. Until we know more if that is what it is, we can't help. What would the treatment be?

One post that may have some information for you: Financial Help Links

Please take down the 911. I think you need to find out more from the vet, and ask what would happen if you took him home. What would be best for Bubbas?
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They weren’t very detailed. They overall said his liver is failing, he has severe jaundice and it’s either $4000 for treatment or I should put him down.
 
Can you ask for more information on treatment and what caused it? Tell them you need more information to make a decision.

I treated a fatty liver kitty foster from the shelter at home, but it involved syringe feeding at least a can of food in him per day, feeding every 4-6 hours, for two and a half weeks. It's pretty intensive. But the question is whether there is something that caused Bubbas to not want to eat or another condition going on with his liver. I was lucky in that we found out the foster kitty was a social eater so needed someone with him to eat, so once he got over it, there was no other treatment other than hanging out with him at meal time.
 
Wendy&Neko said:
Can you ask for more information on treatment and what caused it? Tell them you need more information to make a decision.

I treated a fatty liver kitty foster from the shelter at home, but it involved syringe feeding at least a can of food in him per day, feeding every 4-6 hours, for two and a half weeks. It's pretty intensive. But the question is whether there is something that caused Bubbas to not want to eat or another condition going on with his liver. I was lucky in that we found out the foster kitty was a social eater so needed someone with him to eat, so once he got over it, there was no other treatment other than hanging out with him at meal time.
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I’m home now and wasn’t able to afford to do any testing or anything they needed. They only did a physical exam. They didn’t tell me much because no testing was done. I won’t be able to feed him every 4-6 hours due to me having to work.
 
Bubbas and Katrina said:
I’m home now and wasn’t able to afford to do any testing or anything they needed. They only did a physical exam. They didn’t tell me much because no testing was done. I won’t be able to feed him every 4-6 hours due to me having to work.
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I'm really sorry to hear about this. It is very stressful and heartbreaking. Wendy has said that you might have to do intensive feeding; otherwise things are really dire. Even if you have to work, can you schedule feeding him when you are not at work?
 
Try and syringe as much as you can when you can but too much at once can cause vomiting. Are you home today? Do you have syringes to assist feed? Try a little hourly. See if it stays down. A high calorie food would help like Hills AD but that you need from the vet. You mix it with water and it syringes pretty easily. My guess is pancreatitis flare caused inappetence and nausea leading to fatty liver. Just a guess though. Do you have anything for nausea?
 
Jodey&Eddie&Blue said:
I'm really sorry to hear about this. It is very stressful and heartbreaking. Wendy has said that you might have to do intensive feeding; otherwise things are really dire. Even if you have to work, can you schedule feeding him when you are not at work?
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I don’t have anyone to stay home and feed him while I’m at work
 
tiffmaxee said:
Try and syringe as much as you can when you can but too much at once can cause vomiting. Are you home today? Do you have syringes to assist feed? Try a little hourly. See if it stays down. A high calorie food would help like Hills AD but that you need from the vet. You mix it with water and it syringes pretty easily. My guess is pancreatitis flare caused inappetence and nausea leading to fatty liver. Just a guess though. Do you have anything for nausea?
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I don’t have any feedings tubes or any money to buy anything extra. I spent the last of my money on his ER visit.
 
I have made the decision to put my baby down. I am going to call around and see which company can come put him down in my home. My brother, mom and dad are pitching in to help with the costs. I cannot afford to try and fix him at home. I don’t get paid for another 2 weeks, and all my money front my checks are completely gone after paying bills..and I can only assist feed him when I’m not at work. I have spent so much money on my baby, and if I’m being honest, it’s one thing after another with him unfortunately. I really hate this and I really don’t want this, but I think it’s best. I’m going to try and have someone come out tomorrow or sometime soon. I can’t live my day to day just letting him die, letting him starve to death from liver failure. I need to think about his quality of life. I simple don’t have the financial stability right now to take care of this situation or any future ones. This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I am painfully heartbroken. I’ve had bubbas since I was 18! I’m 31. He’s my emotional support animal, my child, my best friend, my support system, he was a huge reason I didn’t committ s*****de back in 2019 when I was depressed, he is my whole heart. But this is what’s best for right now. I really want to thank this whole community for the support and love, all the advice was amazing. I will keep you all updated on when I can get this scheduled and post some last pictures of him. His bday is 2/14, he almost made it to 13.
 
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Bubbas and Katrina said:
I have made the decision to put my baby down. I am going to call around and see which company can come put him down in my home. My brother, mom and dad are pitching in to help with the costs. I cannot afford to try and fix him at home. I don’t get paid for another 2 weeks and I can only assist feed him when I’m not at work. I have spent so much money on my baby, and if I’m being honest, it’s one thing after another with him unfortunately. I really hate this and I really don’t want this, but I think it’s best. I’m going to try and have someone come out tomorrow or sometime soon. I can’t live my day to day just letting him die, I need to think about his quality of life. I simple don’t have the financial stability right now to take care of this situation or any future ones. This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I am painfully heartbroken. I’ve had bubbas since I was 18! I’m 31. He’s my emotional support animal, my child, my best friend, my support system, he was a huge reason I didn’t committ s*****de back in 2019 when I was depressed, he is my whole heart. But this is what’s best for right now. I really want to thank this whole community for the support and love, all the advice was amazing. I will keep you all updated on when I can get this scheduled and post some last pictures of him. His bday is 2/14, he almost made it to 13.
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I’m so sorry, Katrina. There are no words for how difficult this is. Sending you and your sweet Bubbas love, hugs and strength to get through this :(:bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
I have a nurse coming to my home tomorrow between 3pm-4pm. I will be getting him cremated, a cement paw print, a lock of his hair and one other thing. I can’t believe I am doing this, I can’t believe this time has come. I’m so numb right now. I only have one more day with my child. :arghh: But I can’t watch him starve to death with this liver failure.

I have a bunch of insulin that I would love to donate to someone on here in need. I wouldn’t feel right throwing away so much insulin. If anyone needs it and lives in Washington state please let me know.
 
Bubbas and Katrina said:
I have made the decision to put my baby down. I am going to call around and see which company can come put him down in my home. My brother, mom and dad are pitching in to help with the costs. I cannot afford to try and fix him at home. I don’t get paid for another 2 weeks, and all my money front my checks are completely gone after paying bills..and I can only assist feed him when I’m not at work. I have spent so much money on my baby, and if I’m being honest, it’s one thing after another with him unfortunately. I really hate this and I really don’t want this, but I think it’s best. I’m going to try and have someone come out tomorrow or sometime soon. I can’t live my day to day just letting him die, letting him starve to death from liver failure. I need to think about his quality of life. I simple don’t have the financial stability right now to take care of this situation or any future ones. This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I am painfully heartbroken. I’ve had bubbas since I was 18! I’m 31. He’s my emotional support animal, my child, my best friend, my support system, he was a huge reason I didn’t committ s*****de back in 2019 when I was depressed, he is my whole heart. But this is what’s best for right now. I really want to thank this whole community for the support and love, all the advice was amazing. I will keep you all updated on when I can get this scheduled and post some last pictures of him. His bday is 2/14, he almost made it to 13.
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Ohhhh, i am so very very sorry. My heart truly hurts for you. I will be praying for you, and for Bubbas. Sending so much love...:bighug::bighug:
 
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This is a picture I took a couple hours ago. It’s a bit blurry only because the sun was shining super bright on him while he was sitting in the window. Will post some final ones tomorrow.
 

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Staci & Ivy said:
I’m so sorry, Katrina. There are no words for how difficult this is. Sending you and your sweet Bubbas love, hugs and strength to get through this :(:bighug::bighug::bighug:[/QUOT
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Oh, Katrina. My heart is breaking. I'm so sorry you had to make such a difficult decision. I will keep you and Bubba in my prayers. Sending you much love, hugs and strength:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
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gave him one last dose of insulin. His blood sugar had been high for the last week or so, so I gave him a little extra insulin to try and get his numbers down, just to make him maybe a little more comfy for his last day.
 
Bubbas and Katrina said:
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gave him one last dose of insulin. His blood sugar had been high for the last week or so, so I gave him a little extra insulin to try and get his numbers down, just to make him maybe a little more comfy for his last day.
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Katrina, I am deeply sorry that you had to go through this. I am sure he knows you love him so much. Sending you love and strength.
 
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