Mica’s Tough Discovery

One of the most recent cases we have been asked to help with is Mica, a little cat whose life has sadly taken a sudden and brutal turn.

The woman who contacted us had often seen Mica wandering near her apartment block. The woman noticed Mica’s belly beginning to swell and grow steadily larger for several months. The woman was somewhat surprised. She believed Mica had already been spayed during one of last year’s campaigns. So she thought the spaying had not worked, or it might be something such as internal parasites. She could not afford a vet visit and tried a few herbal remedies, but nothing helped.

When she reached out to us, Mica’s belly had become so enlarged that even moving was difficult for her. We knew she needed urgent veterinary help.

We rushed her straight to the vet clinic with a phone call en route to discuss the situation and arrange a priority consultation. Even the veterinary team was shocked by the size of her stomach when we arrived. Instant blood tests came back without significant problems, but the ultrasound showed her abdomen was full of fluid. A sample confirmed it was not normal fluid, but mixed with blood and tissue fragments. With no clear answers, the vets decided to operate and see what was going on.

What they discovered was heartbreaking. Mica had never been spayed, and her entire reproductive system was severely inflamed and infected, causing the enormous fluid buildup. The vets removed everything, drained her abdomen and kept her on fluids and medication. She looked exhausted and frail after surgery, but she finally had a chance to recover.

Then came another devastating discovery. When the uterus and ovaries were examined, they found a large cauliflower-shaped tumour. Cancer. The tumour has been sent to the lab, and we are waiting for results.

For now, Mica is stable. She is under close monitoring, receiving treatment, and slowly beginning to recover. It will take time before she feels strong again, but she is showing her fighting spirit.

Mica’s case is a harsh reminder of how important it is to notice when an animal is in trouble. Her story could have ended very differently. The discovery of cancer has made her road ahead uncertain, but at least she now has a chance. She is no longer alone on the streets but is receiving treatment and comfort. With time and care, we hope she has many more days filled with safety and kindness ahead of her.