I just heard from Leo's new Mom. Apparently Leo got Distemper and he didn't make it. It just breaks my heart totally and completely. Such a wonderful little kitten.
Distemper comes on suddenly and rapidly. It wasn't anything they did or didn't do, but it doesn't make anyone feel any better.
I am a HUGE homeopath and natural remedies person, especially when it comes to my cats and dogs. With the amount of animals I have, Vet bills are just one more thing that I can do without.
First signs of Distemper are high fever and severe dehydration. Vomiting often follows. It's not really the Distemper that kills the cat, it's the secondary infection that destroys things such as the white blood cells.
There ARE things you can do if you catch it early, including high doses of Vitamin C. Unfortunately, most people don't realize there ARE things that can be done. I don't fault anyone here, it's just a tragedy that may have been avoided.
Leo, you have passed over the Rainbow Bridge and are busy celebrating with others that have passed before. Always remember though, even in your short time on this earth, you were loved.
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