Peter landed with a team of expert neonatal caregivers at just under two weeks old, and they worked to stabilize him with fluid therapy and tube feeding. He thrived for several weeks until his weight plateaued and his appetite dropped. Over the following weeks, his care team tried broad-spectrum deworming, probiotic support, and assisted feedings, but his appetite stayed low and his energy continued to decline.
As Peter became critical, he was admitted to a veterinary hospital for further diagnostics and emergency care. Thyroid issues and megaesophagus were ruled out, and his medical team concluded he likely had severe dysbiosis. They performed a fecal transplant to restore balance to his gut biome, and just two days later, Peter was a new kitten, with a hearty appetite and normal stools.
