Thge vet cleaned out the maggots and put him on antibiotics, but there are still some maggots we can't seem to get out. The vet seems to think this is normal. I'm worried the cat needs some time to heal before he travels agian. Should I take him to a different vet?
2006-07-20 06:43:14 · 13 answers · asked by Gerry S 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
we live in a rural area and I think that a racoon attacked him. We took him to a 24 hour emergency clinic in the next town over where thet cleaned and re-hydrated him. There were tons of masggots, but now there only seem to be a few stragglers that I can't quite get rid of. I've heard that maggots can't breed, so if there are no flies around they won't multiply......
He DEFINATLY won't be going outside anymore.....
2006-07-20 06:50:48 · update #1
Aren't the little wigglers fun? I hate maggots probably worse than anything I've seen on an animal. When I worked for the SPCA, we would clean the area then spray the maggots with a half/half solution of Adams flea spray. They are very very hard to flush out as they just seem to stick. Eggs are horrible too. The spray should kill them without hurting the cat. Certainly pick out the ones you can see and get to without doing any more damage to the cat. Keep on the antibiotics and keep the wound clean. You can also fill the wound with an ointment like Neosporin to help with the infection. Make sure the wound heals from the inside out and as it heals what maggots remain will die or fall out. Good luck.
2006-07-20 07:29:14 · answer #1 · answered by pennymaelane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yuck! I've seen this many times before at the shelter I work at. I thought that they were supposed to flush out ALL the maggots, in case they die and rot inside the kitty. Maybe the body digests the maggots when they die in there. I may have heard that...ask the vet if that's what happens. The maggots eat infection, not healthy tissue (I think) so maybe the antibiotics IS all she needs. Phone some other vets to see what they think.
2006-07-20 13:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Emily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh no! That's so sad. I wouldn't let him outside until he is better. If you are worried about the maggots not going away or him not healing, definitely get a second opinion. Its better to be safe than sorry. I hope your kitty gets better soon.
2006-07-20 13:48:48 · answer #3 · answered by Shadoobie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if u should take him to a different vet but i never heard of it being normal for ur cat to have maggots. Maybe u should. good luck! =)
2006-07-20 13:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to a different vet about it 2 opinions are better then 1.
2006-07-20 13:46:35 · answer #5 · answered by funkyfresh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes get a 2nd opinion. I've been a cat owner for 10 years and never saw that b4.
2006-07-20 13:47:23 · answer #6 · answered by jennifer b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How the hell did that happen? And why the heck can't they get rid of the maggots? Are you serious?
2006-07-20 13:46:43 · answer #7 · answered by meeso12002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeew :( Poor kitty! I don't know what to tell you but I do offer my sympathies... maggots are not a pretty sight :(
2006-07-20 13:47:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe it or not but maggots are kinda good. They eat dead meat, which means they will help the infection. They will go away when there is no more dead meat!
2006-07-20 14:05:17 · answer #9 · answered by Kelley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your cat may need some time to rest and recuperate before going to another vet. also, check to see if your vet has a good reputation
2006-07-20 13:55:02 · answer #10 · answered by dark author 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋