Kitty the cat got herself into trouble when she swallowed a toy cat named Kitty from the Kitty in My Pocket children's toy set. Got that? Kitty's owners weren't sure what was ailing the cat, but brought her to the vet when she became lethargic and dehydrated. An x-ray revealed that Kitty's issue was the toy kitty, lodged in her intestinal wall. Truth is, Kitty got … [Read more...] about Kitty the Cat Swallows a Toy Named Kitty, Requires Surgery
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URGENT HELP NEEDED: Oliver in Desperate Transplant Situation
Oliver needs a kidney transplant. This 5-year old, 16 pound boy is still eating and playing, but his kidney is deteriorating quickly. Arrangements have been made for the ailing kitty to get the much needed transplant, but finances are strapped and Isabel, for whom Oliver is the world, is seeking any and all … [Read more...] about URGENT HELP NEEDED: Oliver in Desperate Transplant Situation
Cat Receives Life-Saving Surgery Rarely Performed on Cats
When Alan the cat's windpipe collapsed, he was rushed to the vet's in life-threatening condition. Alan was breathing poorly, and ultimately a surgery which is often performed on humans but rarely on cats saved his life. The ten-year-old Burmese cat suffered from tracheal stenosis, a condition which is rare in cats but which causes the windpipe to narrow to the point where a … [Read more...] about Cat Receives Life-Saving Surgery Rarely Performed on Cats
Persian Cat’s Reaction to the Cone of Shame Goes Viral
A Persian cat named Albert is now internet-famous, thanks to his hilarious reaction to being made to wear the infamous "cone of shame." Albert had a minor surgery - a cyst removal - which necessitated that his body was shaved. It also meant that he would have to wear an e-collar to keep him from pulling out his stitches. His owner, Jean Baker of Portland, Oregon, captured … [Read more...] about Persian Cat’s Reaction to the Cone of Shame Goes Viral
Tinsel Accident Saves Kitten’s Life in Christmas Miracle
You would think that when a kitten swallows tinsel, there could be no good outcome - but for Meghan Goedeck of Randleman, North Carolina and her 11-month-old kitten, Junior, this accident turned into a life-saving miracle. Junior ate tinsel off of Goedeck's Christmas tree, and she could see the tinsel when he started to vomit. Knowing how serious the situation could be, … [Read more...] about Tinsel Accident Saves Kitten’s Life in Christmas Miracle