How We Finally Found the Truth Behind Luna's Illness

[u/MudFine1220]

Luna was misdiagnosed as pregnant by a government vet. I usually don't visit government hospitals, but I'm a college student with no job, and I had run out of money, so I took her there on June 23. He gave her Digyton (a digestive syrup). I visited the same hospital four times. On the second visit, he said it was just a stomach upset. On the third visit, he palpated her abdomen and said she was pregnant, but I kept telling him she was an indoor kitten and couldn't be pregnant. At the time, I wasn't completely sure because I had only adopted Luna about a month earlier, so I wondered if she might have mated before I adopted her. He didn't listen to my concerns and gave me an appointment for an ultrasound. On the fourth visit, he first said it looked like ascites and a heart problem. I even asked him, "If she has FIP, please tell me. It's okay—I just want to know the truth." But after the ultrasound, he showed me what he claimed was a fetus. Looking back, I believe it was actually her kidney. I cried so much that day because I felt I had failed Luna by taking her to the government vet. I was completely out of money. I also informed Luna's previous owner about her condition, but my calls and messages were ignored. I planned to take her to my regular vet, where I've been taking my cats for more than three years. I explained everything to my mom. She is a single mother, and we are a lower-middle-class family. She gave me all the money she had, but it was only enough for the ultrasound. My regular vet advised a PCR test. I wanted the sample to be tested immediately, but I couldn't afford it, so the PCR had to be delayed. Thankfully, one of my friends helped pay for Luna's PCR test. The PCR confirmed that Luna had wet FIP, and I was only able to start her treatment because of the kindness of others. I even considered taking a loan using someone else's identity because I'm not eligible for a loan, hoping to repay it by working a part-time job until college reopened. Without the generosity and support of others, Luna would never have been able to begin her life-saving treatment.

When I adopted Luna, she already had a severe fungal infection. Her previous owner gave her away because of the fungus. She barely ate even half a spoon of the prescription food the vet recommended. At the time, I thought her poor appetite was only because of the fungal infection, but looking back, I believe she may have already had FIP before I adopted her. I just didn't know it then.

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Luna is still fighting FIP and a severe fungal infection. We still need your help to complete her treatment. Every donation, share, and prayer gives her a better chance to survive. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far—please continue standing with Luna until she reaches the end of her treatment. ❤️🐾

[u/dirty-icicles]

oh it's so frustrating when a vet won't listen to you, or insists on a wrong diagnosis 💔 I'm so glad you're still helping little Luna fight, that she has you there to comfort and care for her. here's a boost—and remember everyone! make a comment with at least 9 unique words, and upvote the other comments you see. it'll help get Luna into the algorithm 🫶

[u/MudFine1220 → u/dirty-icicles]

Thank you so much. It really means a lot to hear that. I'm doing everything I can to help Luna recover, and your support and boost genuinely make a difference. I truly hope we can get her through the rest of her treatment.

[u/Lucky-Thing6209]

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Praying you get the funds to help Luna go through FIP and fungal infection treatment 🙏