He is very traumatised and weak, he is also most precious to me and I don`t want anything to happen to him. Can you tell me how I can do the best of things to make sure he is comfortable and gets well soon?
Thank you
2007-01-21 17:58:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Vets don't always tell you everything. Did they tell you to not use regular litter at this point. It's better to use cut up paper in the litter pan so no sand goes flying.
Other than that there is really nothing you can do except certainly not let the cat out. Find him a comfortable place to sit, preferable in the sun if possible. Spend as much time with him as you can petting him where it doesn't hurt and talking to him. Give him treats to eat. He will know when he's ready to get up and go. Animals know their bodies. Even though we see them as these sweet loveable "stuffed animals" they are really still carnivours animals adapated to living in the wild. We don't give them as much credit at times as we should. 14 is no longer that old for a cat.
Just keep an eye on where the wound is to make sure it is healing and he isn't scratching too much
2007-01-21 18:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by lochmessy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure that your cat has a warm, quiet place to sleep; be sure that his litter box is nearby, as well as his food and water (not in the same spot as the litter box, though). If possible, put him in a room that is "off the beaten path" in your home so that he will not feel threatened by lots of foot traffic - a seldom-used guest bedroom might be just right. Check on him occasionally, but on the whole, allow him to rest and get better. Keep other pets away from him; also keep small children away from him for the moment, although be sure to reassure them that their feline friend will be well soon.
2007-01-21 19:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am soo glad that your kitty survived the surgery. You need to keep him real quiet now for the next few days - in a room that he can be sure to be comfortable, warm, and quiet. Total bed rest if possible with just trips to the litter box and food and water bowl. Do not under any corcumstances allow him to go ourdoors for two weeks. In fact, you should keep him totally indoors now. He is old and cannot compete with a young stray tom - he'll get clobbered :( ... Go to him often and pet him, talking soothingly. Tempt him with some tasty treats.
2007-01-21 18:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off I am Sorry you and your kitty went through this. He needs quiet, he needs a RO0M with little or no traffic coming through, he needs soft nuzzles from you. He will come around. Just make sure his wound is draining, if it scabs over you run the chance of it healing on the outside while the inside is still moist. This can create infection under the wound which will burst open if not cared for. If you see a scab forming, put a little peroxide on it and then maybe Vaseline to keep the top moist.
2007-01-21 18:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by sgarrison94 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest you keep your cat indoors for more comfort. Also, cat-fight wounds are more prone to be infected. If your cat hasn't been vaccinated against Feline Aids, I suggest you act quickly.
Just in case.
2007-01-21 18:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try to keep your cat indoor now and please keep her company as much as possible because many tender loving would encourage your cat from feeling depressed and weak. If you love your cat so much, you should keep her inside your home, don't let roam around your neighbourhood. Try to pet and brush her hair with your hand so that she knows you care for her.
2007-01-21 18:15:46 · answer #6 · answered by GOTHIC_SANNIN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋