There is a feral cat colony in the area that I live in. One of the cats, a 6-month old kitten (I'm approximating his age) is fairly friendly with me. Well, I noticed that he sits up, he holds up one of his paws. I took a closer look at the paw.
Basically, it doesnt appear as if he has any broken bones, but that his one of paw pads - one finger's pad so to speak - is torn. It looks a bit bloody. He is walking and running well, still, but it does not seem comfortable.
I am trying to find a way to get a this feral cat to a vet - he is feral and not really comfortable with humans. In the meantime - does anyone know how I can make sure it doesnt get infected?
Thank you.
2007-01-19 03:55:45 · 7 answers · asked by JSP 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
If he trusts you, you may want to ask the vet if there's something to do. He can't stitch the pad, but you may be able to clean it with some antibacterial wipe and perhaps bandage it, but I think he'll just rip it off anyway.
I've taken feral cats to the vet before, big ol' Toms. The best way to get them into the carrier is by putting the carrier so that the door is facing upwards. Then put them in feet first. Do it as fast as possible (so that they aren't aware of what's happening). That seemed to work the best for me. No biting, no scratching.
It might not hurt to see about getting a rabies shot for the kitten too, just for his safety.
Good luck. It's nice that you're looking out for them.
2007-01-19 04:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Vet, tell them the situation, and then try and catch the cat - Don't worry, you won't hurt him. He's just scared. DO NOT bring the cat into your house - no matter how much you want to, don't put your other pets at risk. Put Kitty into a crate, carrier, or even an over turned plastic laundry basket, and leave kitty in the basement, or the warmest corner of a garage. Don't do anything with the paw, but let the Vet take care of it.
I know you want to help the kitten, and you will be doing so. Trust me, just bringing him into the basement or garage, giving him a litter box, food and water, is thousands of times better than what he's got now, scrounging for food and warmth. Feral cats can be diseased, have Leukemia... not to mention fleas - all which you don't want to expose your other pets to.
2007-01-19 05:45:48 · answer #2 · answered by IamMARE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with BVC. It's strange and I always put the reluctant cat in head-first rather than feet first.
You can examine the paw regularly to see if it has pus and it's probably best not to wait till it reaches that state.
You can get a bottle of Rescue Remedy from a health foods store for about $16. Shake the bottle well and put three to four drops on the kitten's fur between his ears if you can. Otherwise put drops on the towel that you put at the bottom of the carrier.
This will definitely help with his fears at being "captured" and taken to the vet. Put the drop on him when the vet takes the kitten out to examine its paw. If treatment is given use more drops before returning him to the carrier to take home.
The RR is for emotional issues and is energetic in nature. It cannot harm the kitten in anyway nor interfere with any medication the vet might give him (if the injury is severe the vet might want some pain medication for him.) Even a few stitches can make the paw painful as fingers and "toes" are the most nerve sensitive parts of the body.
2007-01-19 04:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he trusts you you can try to put a little neosporin on the paw pad. If you want to take him to the vet (who can neuter him too) the easiest method I've found for getting semi-feral cats into carriers involves a cat carrier and a towel.
Put the carrier door side up (and door open) drop a towel on the kitty and bundle him up in it (to avoid scratches and bites). Just pick him up under the towel and wrap him up in it. Deposit cat and towel in the carrier and close the door. It's a little bit traumatic, but only a little. The towel will also be useful at the vet's office. You can keep him swaddled up in the towel while the doctor examines him.
If you tell the vet he's a feral cat, the vet might maybe perhaps, be willing to give you a discount rate for rabies vaccination and neutering.
And unless you have more willpower than I do, you may have just found yourself a new kitty.
Hope this helps
2007-01-19 04:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by LX V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics in case you have them,can help and should not harm. purely watch hos urge for foodstuff and if he stops eating, end the antibiotics. something that human beings use like docycyclein is okay for cats. do not know approximately and does not supply something like pennicillian without understanding extra. an concept is to call a capture and launch software close to your area and ask in case you could borrow a catch to take him to the vets. They shopuld loan it out and that way you could return him lower back to close to you lower back. terrific of success
2016-10-07 09:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
direct your question to a game warden or someone such as that.You aren't allowed to keep wild animals(I had baby rabbits that I took care off)Maybe they could put some antibiotics in the food that you give him.
2007-01-19 04:07:59 · answer #6 · answered by alter_ego_marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try takin him or she to your house and tried to nurse it but it seem it better you should ask the owner to tell it better or if they dont care than am sorry for that i know what you mean i have a cat to and every time she has kitten they die , i gave them a fuditral and i think about them every day! youll welcome
2007-01-19 04:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by videojoe2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋