Help Save Peanut: Emergency Hospitalization

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Original Post- Dec 24, 2024:

Hi everyone, I am here to humbly ask for assistance with my sweet boy, Peanut's vet bills. Over the last two weeks, there has been a slow decline in his health and over the last few days, he began eating less and not acting like himself. After calling his vet, they were able to schedule him for a same-day appointment on 12/23. While the initial tests were inconclusive, the vet strongly suspects that Peanut has liver disease. His abdomen is swollen and tender, he’s severely dehydrated, and his blood results were abnormally high. They said Peanut could come home with some supportive medications to see if they help (antibiotics, anti-nausea, and subcutaneous fluids) but urged we go to the emergency room if he shows any sign of getting worse.

As of 12/24, he is not showing any signs of getting better and I'm worried we may need to take him to the emergency vet. He normally has a very high appetite, but he is refusing to eat, has vomited in the last few days, and is very lethargic/withdrawn.

He is a very special boy and I know many people that have met him know what a spunky, happy boy he is. I have never seen him this sick and it is very hard to see. I want to make sure he is as comfortable as possible and gets the best possible care he can receive. It would mean the world to me if anyone reading had anything extra to spare for my sweet Peanut.

UPDATE- Dec 25, 2024:

Unfortunately, Peanut hasn’t shown any improvement. Yesterday, he refused to eat and spent the entire night hiding. This Christmas morning, I took him to the emergency vet, where they recommended hospitalization. However, the cost of his care—about $4,000—was beyond my budget, so instead, we had to bring him home with some additional anti-nausea meds and appetite stimulant in hopes that he can eat soon. They urged me to schedule him with his vet asap and I will call first thing tomorrow when they are open. I’m very worried about him and the financial burden is a barrier to getting the life-saving treatment he needs. It’s so hard to watch my sweet Peanut suffer, and I’m doing everything I can to ensure he gets the best care possible.

How You Can Help:

Any donation, big or small, will go directly toward covering the cost of Peanut’s treatment and hospitalization. The funds and increased goal of $4000 will help pay for essential care, including:

The goal is to stabilize him so we can get clear answers on his illness and begin his road to recovery. Peanut means the world to me, and I want to make sure he gets the care he deserves.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much to everyone who has donated/shared Peanut’s GoFundMe. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would also be a huge help and might make all the difference for Peanut. Merry Christmas from Peanut and mom. ❤️

UPDATE- Dec 26, 2024:

Unfortunately, Peanut still isn’t showing signs of improvement. He’s been struggling to swallow and keep his antibiotics and anti-nausea medications down. I’ve been giving him his meds and subcutaneous fluids at home, but I’m concerned it’s not enough to stabilize him. He’s still lethargic and not eating, which has me feeling very worried.

Today, he will be seeing his regular vet for a follow-up appointment. I’m hopeful they can provide more answers and adjust his treatment plan, but right now, I’m just doing everything I can to keep him comfortable and get him the care he needs.

Peanut means so much to me, and it’s been incredibly difficult to see him like this. I truly appreciate everyone who has donated or shared his story so far. Your support is truly making a difference.

Thank you so much for your continued love and kindness. I’ll keep you all posted after today’s appointment.

Final update- Dec 29, 2024:

I am heartbroken to share that after a really difficult conversation with the vet on 12/26, I decided to end my best friend's suffering. They think he had cancer and he was declining quickly. During the appointment, they gave Peanut some pain meds and he finally came out of his crate when I brought him home. I spent the next 24 hours saying goodbye. We went on a few little walks outside our home (one at 2am because I woke up and saw my silly guy waiting by the front door) and I talked to him about all of my favorite memories with him, and read him all the beautiful messages his friends were sending me. I even let him sniff around our grumpy neighbor's yard and walk on our other neighbor's fence (which I normally never let him do). When he was too weak to jump on our bed, I spent our final nights together sleeping on the floor with him. My sweet boy peacefully went to heaven on 12/27/24 surrounded by family, his favorite treats, and his favorite toys. It eases my pain to know that he is resting peacefully, that I was lucky enough to share his life with him, and that he was so loved by so many. I will share memories of my sweet boy as they come up on his instagram @peanutthetabby.

Peanut means the world to me and it was so special to see how many people wanted to help him. I can never thank you enough. Your donations helped with Peanut's emergency exams, medications, and peaceful euthanasia during a financially difficult time for me.

Peanut, you have made me a better and happier human. Thank you for the most magical nine years of my life my beautiful boy. Rest in paradise, my little angel. "It was an honor and a privilege to be his earthly guardian. How lucky was I that he chose me?" -Christopher Reeve

With so much gratitude and love, Peanut's mom