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Needs Urgent Vet Care.

Scottie is a 2-year-old domestic shorthair who was living as a stray until Roseanne took pity on her and started feeding her outside. Now Scottie has blood in her stool and sudden bulging in her abdomen, and she needs a veterinary exam and diagnostic testing as soon as possible.

Roseanne first noticed the blood just yesterday. At the same time, Scottie’s body has changed quickly — within about a week — from a slender cat to one with noticeable bulges. Roseanne is scared Scottie could be pregnant, but she’s also worried it could be something else, like parasites or another illness. After searching online, she found that both pregnancy and parasites can cause a swollen belly, and the uncertainty has been stressing her out even more.

Scottie is still adjusting to indoor life. Because she was a stray, Roseanne hasn’t been able to get her consistently using the litter box yet, which makes it even harder to monitor what’s normal and what’s not. What Roseanne does know is that Scottie is sweet, affectionate, and came right up to her outside — rubbing against her and asking for attention — like she was ready to trust someone.

Roseanne doesn’t work, and the family is already stretched thin. Robert is a truck driver with a CDL, and they’re trying to keep up with bills and an existing credit line they’re paying down to care for Robert’s father, who is now in a home. Their 24-year-old son, who is autistic, lives at home, pays rent, and works as a dishwasher at Knott’s Berry Farm — but there isn’t extra money available for an unexpected veterinary visit and diagnostics.

Scottie didn’t ask to be a stray, and Roseanne didn’t plan on taking on a medical case — she was just trying to be kind. But blood in the stool and sudden abdominal swelling aren’t things they can ignore. With an exam and the right tests, the vet can determine whether Scottie is pregnant, dealing with parasites, or facing another medical problem — and get her the treatment she needs. We only have a verbal estimate, but it is specific and low: $308 for an ultrasound, fecal test, medication, Leukemia test, and a series of vaccinations… a pretty good price!