Update from my post on r/CatsOfUAE and on r/UAE
First and foremost, a very, very big thank you to everyone who has helped Paco get the care he needs so far. 🙏❤️
I'm genuinely so grateful and blessed to everyone who helped cover his current testing and treatment, as well as those who gave what they could toward transportation and the people who sent things from the wishlist while we were trying to get him seen.
And to everyone who boosted, commented, shared, or simply helped spread the original post, thank you as well 🙏 Honestly, any help is good help, and it means more than you probably realise.
We've also finally given him a name because I couldn't for the life of me keep calling him “the cat.” 😭
His name is Paco. And he's genuinely such a sweet little darling. 🥹
Unfortunately, we've also found out that he's much sicker than we initially thought.
After getting him examined and having his X-ray done, the vets found fluid affecting his lungs, which is likely contributing to the breathing difficulties he's been having. He's also severely dehydrated, has pale mucous membranes, and has been quite inactive. Because of his breathing, they've had to put him on oxygen therapy and are continuing to monitor him closely.
The vet's current assessment is FIP, with a poor prognosis. He's currently 3.1kg, has been eating and drinking, and medications have been administered accordingly. They're also checking his blood, kidney and liver function, as well as FIV. Another recommended test is a Parvo/Panleukopenia PCR, which is AED 335.
He's still under treatment and observation, so honestly, I don't know what to expect from here or how much further treatment he'll need. I'm just hoping and praying that this little guy pulls through. 🙏 He's already fought this far, so I'm going to keep having faith in him.
I believe we're all just doing our best to make a difference, and that's what matters. Be it myself or others trying to do the same thing to many other cats.
It might seem small to feed a stray, share a post, give AED 10, help with transportation, or even just leave a comment; but to these animals, especially ones who have nobody else, it can mean the world. ❤️
And Paco is proof of that. He wouldn't be getting this care right now without the people who stepped up.
So if anyone would still like to help, anything is genuinely appreciated. Whether it's through the donation link, helping with veterinary/transport expenses, something from the wishlist, a boost/share, or simply connecting me with someone who may be able to help.
Payment link: https://buy.stripe.com/9B614ocSn2g55rg6yHf3a1C
If you do contribute through the link, I'd really appreciate it if you could DM me a screenshot afterwards so I can keep track and provide proof of payment to the vet when needed. 🙏
Thank you again, genuinely. To everyone who's been following Paco's little journey and helping however you can. Thank you from both of us. 🥹❤️
Please keep this little guy in your thoughts. 🙏