Solving Secret's Secret

Secret needs your help! Secret was rescued from a local shelter upon intake 2 weeks ago. He is the runt of his litter of 6, who all suffered from severe flea infestations, diarrhea and upper respiratory tract infections. Although everyone made a remarkable recovery with intensive care at home and appropriate medications, Secret has been the slowest to recover. He weighs about half that of his siblings and has had a waxing and waning appetite. We were able to catch that Secret has abnormal heart sounds and an elevated respiratory rate, leading us to pursue an echocardiogram and chest x-rays at UC Davis. Secret has congenital heart disease (that does not require medications at this time) and pneumonia. With additional antibiotics, he has shown significant improvement and is now racing around with his siblings. He will need a recheck echocardiogram in 8-10 weeks to determine how we can best support his heart as he grows. Please consider helping us cover Secret's costs. We believe every kitten deserves a chance to receive the best veterinary care, regardless of whether or not they are owned.