Thursday, May 19, 2016

7 weeks old - flower kittens


Orchid
weight: 1 pound 13 ounces

Muscari
weight: 2 pounds 2 ounces

Trillium
weight: 1 pound 8 ounces

Dandelion
weight: 1 pound 15 ounces

The kittens had a vet check today. Good news - the chest defect that mom felt on Muscari seems to be resolving as he gets bigger. The vet took an x-ray and his heart and lungs look normal. His chest still isn't "normal" but it shouldn't affect his lifespan or adaptability.

However, Trillium is still very congested. He's still eating and playing which is good news, but he has a continuing cough and his lungs are congested on x-ray. The vet we saw is going to talk to her partner and maybe have someone else look at the film. The main issue is there is a limit on what medication you can give kittens. But he is gaining weight and seems ok otherwise.

In a couple of weeks Muscari, Dandelion and Orchid should be ready for their spay/neuter surgeries. Then off to be adopted!

17 comments:

  1. Wow, Muscari continues to be HUGE!

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  2. Mum loves to see how much the kittens are growing each day.

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  3. Such cuties; hope each one gets or stays healthy, because I know they will get homes FAST!

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  4. I fostered a kitten with a concave chest, I was worried, but he did just fine.

    Purrs for Trillium. I hope this resolves soon

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  5. When we took Connor to his post-adoption vet visit, we discovered he has a concave chest. He seems to be doing fine and hopefully will not cause problems. These kittens have grown up so quickly!

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  6. Wow, that was fast! I feel like I just got to know these guys and now three of them are almost ready for new homes. I'm sending purrs Trillium's way.

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  7. We're glad they all are doing great. Purrs

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  8. Yay for Muscari! I hope Trillium's congestion clears up.

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  10. total lee awesum nooze muscari !!! ♥♥♥

    & trillium, we hope ewe get sum total lee awesum
    nooze veree soon, like two day....that
    de nasteez haz leeved ewe N they never come bak
    ....best fishes with blessings frum R pal frank
    still two ewe ♥♥♥

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  11. Each and every one of them is simply adorable! We sure hope Trillium gets feeling better!
    Cammie!

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  12. They're so cute. And Muscari sure outweighs the others. What are you feeding that boy? ;)

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  13. They are growing up soooo quickly! We are sending our purrs that Trillium will get over his cough/cold furry soon.

    Sasha, Sami, & Saku

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  14. Glad the kittens are doing well! Hope Trillium is on the mend. <3

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  15. Such an outstanding bunch of kittens! We're sorry about Trillium's congestion. That kind of thing does hit the little ones hard. Get better soon, Trillium!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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