A neighborhood cat, I usually feed all the time, cameup to the house with it's bottom right fang sticking straight out. I don't have the money for the vet to pull it but I feel it may be in pain, though he eats really well but I see him shake his head sometimes. What do I do?
2006-09-06 15:51:17 · 10 answers · asked by peekaboo 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
You have to get the tooth pulled -- there is no other way. The tooth will break off, the remaining tissue and the root is porous and the cat will get an infection. Then in a couple of weeks you will be trying to feed a cat with a swollen jaw who won't be ABLE to eat.
You need to identify the person responsible for this cat and see what they intend to do about it. Maybe other people in your neighborhood would be willing to make a contribution so that a vet could take care of this properly if the owner refuses to take responsibility.
If the owners will not do anything you should report this to the humane society as failure to give adequate medical care to one's animal is neglect and can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor.
2006-09-06 16:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some vets who would take a case like that for free. Maybe call around and explain. Also, PAWS or the Humane Society might help you. Do make the calls.
Someone suggested to take the cat to the Animal Shelter. This IS NOT A GOOD IDEA. Most of the cats taken to the "Shelter", are killed. That's over 90% of them. 9 out of 10. Don't take them there.
2006-09-06 15:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man leave that cat alone! That isn't your cat to take care of. Just feed him, you are already being a good saint by doing that.
2006-09-06 15:53:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
poor kitty! I would call around to vets to see what to do. if they say to bring the cat in you could find the cheapest place. it is inhumane to let it hurt
2006-09-06 15:53:47 · answer #4 · answered by wantme_comegetme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way do not pull it out!!!!!!!!!!!! Loss of tooth can lead to kidney failure!!!!!!!!!! Also death...how do I know this, my friends cat died of kidney failure whcich was caused a missing tooth!
2006-09-06 16:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by KrAzY LiL Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give him lots of crunchy food. It might fall out on it's own. If it's not hindering his appetite, then it must not be too bad.
2006-09-06 15:53:34 · answer #6 · answered by Smitten_Kitten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it hasn't fallen out already, you can probably just pull it yourself.
2006-09-06 15:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by Sandra S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pull it out yourself.
2006-09-06 15:52:13 · answer #8 · answered by strangemcrperson17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please take the cat to the animal shelter! ASAP!
2006-09-06 15:56:44 · answer #9 · answered by vikingsonsltw 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont no
2006-09-06 15:52:25 · answer #10 · answered by pat rat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋