Layla's red blood cell count was insanely low, apparently. We still don't know why, but she needs multiple blood transfusions. They said she's acting really normal for how sick she is, so that I shouldn't feel bad for not noticing anything earlier. But of course, it's difficult to do that 😭😭😭

Layla is continuing to get blood transfusions. She's doing better and eating and alert, but we still don't know what caused the anemia. I feel so bad for the medical bills the rescue is racking up over this right now. 😭

I told the rescue I wasn't going to be a good long-term foster for Layla so that they can find someone who would be better. I feel bad, but after this year, I don't think I can do it. 😭 I am too tired and too depressed.

well, Layla's back. she seems so much skinnier 😭

she has four different medications she needs to take at various times. she doesn't like the pill pockets, but the similar (and prescription???) pill assists are working.

we're going to try mixing the liquid medication with her wet food and hope that i don't have to force syringes into her mouth. some of the other rescue volunteers have offered to help as well if i can't do it by myself, which is a huge help.

Layla is not amenable to taking her liquid meds in her food, so it is up to me to shove syringes into her mouth. I have managed to do that for her two meds this morning, and I get to do it for her two meds tonight. 😐

But she sat on my lap for most of this afternoon, so that was nice

Layla has both stopped being willing to eat her pills via pill assists and is starting to be terrified of me. 😭

She is doing nothing but hiding underneath the bed, because I am forced to traumatize her multiple times a day. I am not a vet tech! I am not good at this!

The rescue has someone else who can take her this week, but I don't know if it's going to be soon enough.