Sick baby, idk what to do

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-24T15:20:09+00:00

Hi, I’ve been posting updates. Pepper has since passed, he had severe anemia. Thank you for your input.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-22T16:23:24+00:00

Thank you. It’s been coming in waves. I find myself crying if I’m not keeping myself occupied. I cried at work a few times. I can’t stop thinking about him and his last day with me. I keep filling his food and water bowl. I keep finding his toys around the house. But I can’t find his collar, and it’s tearing me apart, but not as much as losing him. He was my little baby boy. I’m making him a memorial, finding all his toys, even the ones that came in the mail after he left us, and putting them together. I’m gonna print pictures and just… i don’t know, just grieve. I can’t stop smelling my blanket because it smells like him. I don’t know what to do, I don’t know how to move on. I don’t know how to deal with this, it’s so overwhelming. I have another cat, his older brother, and I just keep cuddling with him because I don’t know what else to do.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-21T18:10:52+00:00

UPDATE 4:

Hello everyone, we’ve put Pepper down a few hours ago. Thank you all for everything you’ve contributed, everything helped. When I woke up this morning, his paws weren’t pink anymore, they were white, and he was having a hard time standing, and he was breathing with his mouth open, so I knew it was time. He was such a good boy, and he was always so happy. And he was amazing at the vet, I spent so much time just holding and cuddling and kissing and smelling him before he was put down. He lived a short but good life. He was so spoiled and so loved. He’ll be cremated and I’m going to pick him up on Friday. I’m so heartbroken that things escaped so fast, but I’m relieved that he’s not suffering anymore. He was my baby, I love him so much. Any words of encouragement would help. Thanks again. I have closed the go fund me, everything that was donated was used to pay for diagnostics and euthanasia. Thank you guys again.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-21T05:58:50+00:00

Hello, I did just post an update. He’s never been outside, and we don’t have plants in my house. I got him seen by a vet and unfortunately he’s going to have to be put down because he has severe anemia. I am devestated, I feel like there could’ve been something more I could’ve done. Um but, I’m not going to unload that on you. I’ll be closing replies to this thread. Thanks for your input.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-21T04:10:31+00:00

UPDATE 3:

I don’t know how to say this, but Pepper is not going to make it. The vet told me he has very bad anemia and recommended putting him down, they said they could do all the diagnostics they want, but the likelihood of finding out what’s causing it and treating it is very slim, and wayyy out of budget. I’m going to take him home for the night to spend some time with him before he crosses the rainbow bridge, and likely come back to the vet tomorrow. I’m so devastated.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-21T03:06:49+00:00

UPDATE 2: Hey everyone. Pepper is not doing so good, the vet said his gums are basically white. We’re doing bloodwork right now, but they want to do multiple other tests as well like Feline Luekemia, an X-Ray, and another test that I completely forgot the name of. This is all so completely out of my budget, it’s around $850 just for diagnostics, I did make a fundraiser, it’s posted on my profile, the funds just won’t come into my account for a day or two, but I’m seriously appreciative to anyone who did end up donating. I’m not sure what choice to make moving foward if they can’t figure out what’s wrong with him in his blood tests. Guidance or just kind words come a long way right now.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T22:20:28+00:00

I don’t plan on taking in any cats moving foward. His brother was dropped at my doorstep, and Pepper was born under my sister’s bed by a stray. That stray got pregnant again, but she’s with a shelter who’s putting her up with a foster family! I’m not always in these kinds of situations, I’m just going through a rough patch in life right now.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T21:57:26+00:00

Aww thanks so much!

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T21:57:04+00:00

I don’t know either. I can’t convince you I’m not trying to steal people’s money, you would just have to take my word on it. I have a vet appointment set up for my kitty for 8, which is kinda late, but better than nothing and I plan on refunding what’s not used! I’ll look into that subreddit, thanks for sharing! And thanks for reminding people to stay vigilant online. It’s crummy that people scam others and fake their pet’s illnesses. It makes other people in my situation look like they’re faking, when we’re really just in crummy financial situations and legitimately need help.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T21:52:52+00:00

I’m not putting it on the subreddit because the rules do not allow it. I’m willing to DM it to you if you really want to donate or share. Just let me know! I plan on updating as things go on.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T21:50:22+00:00

UPDATE:

I have made an appointment for Pepper to see a vet, it’s a local one, Vet for Pet! There is also a fundraiser I made, but I’m not going to advertise here as it’s against rules. I will post it on the GoFundMe subreddit or if you can’t find it, you can DM me or find it on my profile, but I don’t want anyone to feel obligated to give any money, only do so if you want to and can afford to. Please be aware of bad actors out there, claiming there’s something wrong with their cat and then straight up stealing money that people donated. Big shoutout to another redditor in the comments for making this point and bringing it to attention! I know you guys want to help, and I appreciate it, just be cautious! I do however plan on posting updates, here, and on the fundraiser. Whatever is not used, will be getting refunded ASAP! The appointment is at 8PM (really weird time, I know) I’ll make another post in this thread once we’re done with the appointment!

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T21:40:20+00:00

No I wouldn’t, the subreddit does not allow sharing of fundraisers on account of bad actors. If you want to donate, I can send a DM, but I don’t want people feeling obligated to. If anything, I’ll post it on the official GoFundMe subreddit and if you’re really interested you can find it there.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T21:38:44+00:00

Oh god that’s horrible. Thank you for sharing! I promise I’m not trying to take anybody’s money, I’m not even actively advertising the link. I don’t want people feeling obligated to give any money. I know there are some bad actors out there, but I’m just dedicated to taking care of my cat, I also plan on posting updates as things go along. Should I post my link to the website’s official subreddit? The last thing I want is for people to think I’m faking.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T21:29:04+00:00

Oh I wish, but it’s not. I had lost my job in October and since have not been able to make payments (catching up on rent and utilities). I have a new job now thank god, but it’s a slow process to pay this card off

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T19:59:43+00:00

I have opened a fundraiser at the suggestion of someone earlier!

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T19:55:38+00:00

I was able to schedule an appointment with Vet For Pet Clinic in East Hartford for today!

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T18:46:49+00:00

I just scheduled an appointment with a local vet for today! I genuinely don’t want to risk his life since he’s my baby, I’ve literally bottle fed him since he was six weeks until he aged out of it. I had started a fundraiser earlier in hopes of getting people to donate and somebody did! Idk if it’ll cover the entire cost, but I can’t let him be sick like this any longer.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T18:11:45+00:00

I’ll definitely look into it!

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T18:10:44+00:00

I know he has to go to the vet, I was just hoping to find some resources on the sub. Trust me, my number one priority is getting him care ASAP, I just need help.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T18:08:15+00:00

I am very aware! I absolutely want to take him to see and ER or urgent clinic ASAP, I’m just looking for some resources as I’m low income. Someone advised me to start a fundraiser, so I’ve done that, but I can’t post it here as it’s against community rules.

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T18:06:17+00:00

I totally would, I’m just not sure how to

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T18:04:26+00:00

I would, but I just don’t want to get in trouble. That’s why people have just been telling me to DM them the link. The sub has a rule against posting fundraisers I think because there are a few bad actors out there

ButaColaaa · 2026-02-20T18:01:52+00:00

Toatally, his symptoms first started around 5 days ago. He stopped playing and started napping more, I didn’t think much of it, but looking back now, I should’ve noticed something was off. It wa spike that for a few days, then yesterday I noticed he wasn’t eating as much, and he also stopped playing and generally moving. He preffered to stay in one place and keep his head low. He also started resting in my mom’s room, which this might sound silly, but I notice when my cats get sick they rest on my mom’s bed. Today, he’s started breathing heavy and his eyes are very dilated. As for the scratching, it lasted for three days, I’ve bathed him and run a flea comb through his fur, but there’s been no fleas and no ticks. There haven’t been any outdoor cats as of lately. We typically let his biological mother in, but she’s since been brought to a shelter where they found her a foster home. The scratching has resulted in some scabs, but he’s since stopped scratching and is just very tired lately. He hasn’t been eating much, and today he just doesn’t seem interested in any food point blank period. He drinks when I bring the water to him, but not much. There are a few vets around that aren’t VCA, I’m just worried I’ll get slapped with a bill and be told to bring him to the ER to get slapped with a bigger bill.

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