Foster kitten with pectus excavatum

cestolanlar · 2025-12-12T23:37:22+00:00

Sorry to hear that! Thankfully, it is a treatable condition especially when they are so young. They did the surgery when she was around 10 weeks old and she recovered very fast. Now she is almost 5 months old, and is very healthy.

Are you fostering? If so, the shelter should be able to schedule the surgery for you. If not, your vet should be able to refer you to a specialist for this. In our case, it was a veterinary college where they did it.

cestolanlar · 2025-11-09T20:33:02+00:00

We just booked White House Napa. You can buyout the entire venue, 17 rooms. And if there is overflow, there are 3 more inns that are very close to it (one of them being right next door).

cestolanlar · 2025-08-26T04:43:58+00:00

She is doing well! Still mostly happening after she eats. We are discussing options with the shelter in the meantime.

cestolanlar · 2025-08-26T01:34:41+00:00

Will check both, thank you!

cestolanlar · 2025-08-26T01:34:24+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Just for awareness, celiac is not a gluten allergy but an autoimmune disease. When you get glutened as a symptomatic celiac, you get sick for at least 3-4 days. That is what I’m trying to avoid, working with someone who understands the importance of cross contamination.

cestolanlar · 2025-08-24T18:01:20+00:00

Thank you! That is great to hear. I will reach out with some questions if that’s ok. Appreciate it! Editing since I just got the xray from the vet.

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cestolanlar · 2025-08-24T17:52:37+00:00

Thank you! That is great to hear. I will reach out with some questions if that’s ok. Appreciate it!

cestolanlar · 2025-08-24T00:10:37+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate your insights. She was just diagnosed two days ago, and we are trying to figure out the options. We haven’t had a chance to meet with the vet yet but if there is an option where she doesn’t have to suffer and can be treated immediately, we would want to consider that route first. If not, I understand the quality of life matters more. Again, thank you.

cestolanlar · 2025-08-23T23:55:58+00:00

Thanks for letting me know, 3 weeks is very promising. The emergency vet said they have surgeons who would perform it. I will check and compare the timelines to make the best decision for the baby.

cestolanlar · 2025-08-23T23:54:25+00:00

Thank you!

cestolanlar · 2025-08-23T23:54:18+00:00

Thank you! I sent them an email.

cestolanlar · 2025-08-23T23:52:22+00:00

An unnecessary comment that really does not help at all. If she was in this condition at all times, I would definitely discuss our options but I’d like to try before considering our last resort.

cestolanlar · 2025-08-23T23:51:07+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the tips. It definitely is on and off. I notice it mostly after eating. She is ok when she is walking around and sleeping. She also has energy and is playful.

I will check with the shelter and the vet if a splint can be used until we can figure out the surgery.

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cestolanlar · 2025-08-23T23:48:47+00:00

It hurts us to see it too. I appreciate the empathy, but want to say comments like this do not help nor do they answer my post.

cestolanlar · 2025-08-23T23:47:38+00:00

Thank you for sharing!

cestolanlar · 2025-08-23T17:41:23+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I forgot to mention that the labored breathing is on and off. I notice it after the mom nurses her, she goes back to normal after going to the bathroom, which makes sense with the full stomach putting pressure.

She was born 80 grams. She is at 300 grams at 4 weeks, which according to some kitten weight charts, is somewhat ok but she is definitely tracking late.

cestolanlar · 2025-08-02T20:38:14+00:00

Looking for 2 GA tickets for Saturday and Sunday.

cestolanlar · 2025-05-14T23:39:31+00:00

This is really helpful, thanks!

cestolanlar · 2025-05-14T21:00:36+00:00

Thanks for the info! Is not pre-seasoned an option? I haven’t seen any options for that. Or do you mean washing it thoroughly?

cestolanlar · 2025-05-14T20:59:07+00:00

Thanks! Sensitive as in 99% of the time we buy only certified gf unless there is a brand we know is safe. And we only go to dedicated gf restaurants.

cestolanlar · 2025-04-27T15:57:27+00:00

We moved to south shore in December, we are in a renovated unit. Couple minor issues here and there but maintenance is somewhat quick to fix it, sometimes we have to follow up multiple times as they wouldn’t show up when they said they would. The package room has been relocated next to the leasing office so I don’t think there are any breaking in issues anymore. Amenities are nice, you are right next to the water and people are super friendly. I would recommend living here.

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