My cat (is declawed and is an outside cat, and FAT) was outside doing his sleeping thing one night, and I hear some hissing and then a huge ratteling noise appeared, I looked outside and saw my cat torn in some areas by a raccon (I knew because we have raccons under our shed) and we don't have enough money to go to the vet, my cat doesn't have any rabies cause we took the shot, but I'm not sure if a raccoon would attack a cat. I don't know what to do, HELP! I LOVE MY BABY AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!
2006-08-11 17:29:13 · 14 answers · asked by Magdalena's Rose~*~ 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
And I also saw a flash of a raccoon as I opened the door.
2006-08-11 17:32:28 · update #1
WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO GO TO THE VET!
2006-08-11 17:33:04 · update #2
And our cats were declawed before they were outside cats. (We had a peeing problem that would NOT go away, so we made them outside cats)
2006-08-11 17:39:10 · update #3
We can't make them inside cats because they might have fleas, and we are in no condition to get rid of it, and we have a fence, but (obviously) raccoons got into it.
2006-08-11 17:43:44 · update #4
And I can't get rid of him because I've had him ever since he was little! Were like this! (crosses index finger and middle finger together.) T_T
2006-08-12 06:41:04 · update #5
There's not much you can do if you can't go to the vet. Raccoons can spread rabies very easily. Even if your cat had a vaccine, he is still at risk. The rabies vaccine should be boostered right away and the cat watched carefully for the next 10 days. You are at risk if you touch the saliva from a rabid animal and it got into a cut on your hand. Rabies WILL kill you if you get it, which is why there are such strict laws. Also, the bites of another animal will most likely become severely infected. Ask a friend or family member who knows and trusts you to lend you the money to go to a vet. Surely there is someone you can ask for help!!
2006-08-11 17:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all a declawed cat should not be outside EVER. You took away its defences when you amputated his toes. If it was bit, it will most likely end up developing an abcess which will need surgery unless treated early by antibiotics. Which in the long run is way less money. So just take it to the vet because I am sure you love your cat and you wouldn't want anything bad to happen. You also could try clipping the hair away from the wound or wounds so it allows drainage, and use a soft cloth and warm water and apply compresses to the wounds. Do this 3-4 times a day if the vet is really out of the question. Just make sure to get the hair out of the way so it doesn't get all clumpy and gross. Don't clean it with peroxide or anything. You could put a bit of polysporin on it at most, but make sure cat doesn't lick it off.
Good luck.
2006-08-11 17:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by Heather S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have enough money to take him to the Vet I guess there is really nothing you can do except keep his wounds clean and watch him closely.Hopefully,the raccoon did not have rabies or some other disease.I hope everything works out and good luck with your kitty!
Also,cats are meant to live inside, just my opinion.All of mine(I have 7) are inside cats,I think it's much better for them,no flea's,ticks,mites,etc.
2006-08-11 17:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a racoon would attack a cat.
You need to get the cat to the vet.
Rabies shots are not 100% effective.
Take your cat to the vet. If you love your baby, you'll find a way to pay.
2006-08-11 17:33:11 · answer #4 · answered by stimply 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
raccoons kill cats. does your cat have all its shots? if yes, infection is your biggest worry. if no, rabies shot helps alot but distemper and leukemia is a problem. besides some vets take a payment plan
2006-08-11 17:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by oldguy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to Animal Care and Control, you don't have to pay anything. Since raccoons might have rabies, it's a matter of public health. Take him as soon as possible, since his life and yours could be in danger.
2006-08-11 17:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by curious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice is to take it to the vet as your best option but if you really can't due to circumstances, find someone who has at least enough knowledge in either medicine or pet care for they can help you resolve this problem. If all else fails take it to someone who has pet experiences, they'd know what to do. After all, experience is the best teacher.
2006-08-11 17:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by Love or hate? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have the money to take your cat to a Vet try your local humane society.
2006-08-12 06:05:38 · answer #8 · answered by nemesis1im 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please take him to a vet, you don't want him to suffer! Ask if you can make some kind of payment arrangement. A lot of vets will do that. Please, if he's declawed, please keep him in the house. Cats use their claws as defense, and if they are declawed they can't fight back.
2006-08-11 17:38:34 · answer #9 · answered by Starscape 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, and outside cat should NOT be declawed!
2006-08-11 17:34:46 · answer #10 · answered by ProudAmerican 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋