Louie is my adorable nine-month-old kitten, whom I rescued from a shelter here in San Diego. When I first brought him home, I was told he had recovered from an illness. But just a few weeks later, Louie became extremely sick again. His little nose was runny, and he was sneezing constantly, refusing to eat, and struggling to breathe. One morning, I woke up to find a large air pocket had formed on his head, making it swell to twice its size and that his right eye was partially glued shut. I rushed him to the vet, terrified and desperate for answers.
The vet diagnosed Louie with a severe upper respiratory infection and started him on antibiotics. Sadly, those didn't help, and after two weeks, I had to take him back for another evaluation. Hearing that he needs specific tests, X-rays, and labs to find out what's really going on was overwhelming — especially since even pet insurance won't cover everything. If you have a pet, you know how deeply we care for them. It breaks my heart to see him suffer and struggle, and all I want is to help him live a healthy, happy life. Your support could make all the difference for my sweet Louie.
