Y'all. My sweet 10-year old son has a cat named Joe. Joe and my son are BEST FRIENDS. Joe has been part of our family since he was 7 weeks old. We adopted him and his sister from the shelter in December 2015.
Joe has been very sick for the past few days. After 2 trips to the vet, his fever, lethargy, and lack of appetite led the vet to suspect Cytauxzoonosis. Bloodwork confirmed this diagnosis.
Cytauxzoonosis, also known as Bobcat Fever, is when a tick feeds on a bobcat infected with a parasite that is harmless to the bobcat, then feeds on the housecat - in this case, Joe. Joe is an indoor/outdoor cat.
Until a couple of years ago, this was considered a terminal disease. Usually just a few days to 3 weeks before death. However, a new drug protocol has shown efficacy and we are trying to find it. That's right, our vet knows WHAT to treat with, but they don't have any in stock. Nor do the other vets in our area. Nor does the vet school in Raleigh. At this time, the best we can hope for is that he makes it until Tuesday when the meds will come in (they ordered them this afternoon).
Y'all, I have got to help Joe. I am asking if anyone here is within a 6 hour drive of Raleigh, NC and works for a vet/is a vet/has a friend that is a vet, to see if they have Atovaquone for cats. I will drive up to 6-8 hours to get it. I know this is the longest of long shots, but I have to help Joe.
My 10-year old son has severe depression and anxiety, as well as Aspbergers. Joe is his whole world. Inbox me please if you can offer any help at all.
Joe has been very sick for the past few days. After 2 trips to the vet, his fever, lethargy, and lack of appetite led the vet to suspect Cytauxzoonosis. Bloodwork confirmed this diagnosis.
Cytauxzoonosis, also known as Bobcat Fever, is when a tick feeds on a bobcat infected with a parasite that is harmless to the bobcat, then feeds on the housecat - in this case, Joe. Joe is an indoor/outdoor cat.
Until a couple of years ago, this was considered a terminal disease. Usually just a few days to 3 weeks before death. However, a new drug protocol has shown efficacy and we are trying to find it. That's right, our vet knows WHAT to treat with, but they don't have any in stock. Nor do the other vets in our area. Nor does the vet school in Raleigh. At this time, the best we can hope for is that he makes it until Tuesday when the meds will come in (they ordered them this afternoon).
Y'all, I have got to help Joe. I am asking if anyone here is within a 6 hour drive of Raleigh, NC and works for a vet/is a vet/has a friend that is a vet, to see if they have Atovaquone for cats. I will drive up to 6-8 hours to get it. I know this is the longest of long shots, but I have to help Joe.
My 10-year old son has severe depression and anxiety, as well as Aspbergers. Joe is his whole world. Inbox me please if you can offer any help at all.