My husband thought it would be fun to make a video of our cat "ice skating", now cat's paws frostbitten, WHAT

Question

can I do?

He's home from work today because of the snow storm, thought the cat (always indoors) would like the snow and ice, put a harness on him and had him slipping around out there "skating" trying to make a funny video ... probably for about a half an hour to an hour.

He finally brings the cat back in the house, and the cat is limping and can barely walk .. he calls me all in a panic!

I told him to take the cat to the vet immediately, but he's afraid to drive in the snow, and I can't leave work.

Help, anyone know what I can do?

Answer 1

Divorce your husband... you married a moron.
Get the cat to a vet..

I could see if he was like 12 years old, but a grown man should know better.

Answer 2

Holy wow, what was he thinking? Here is some great information, I am copying it from this page in case you can't access it from your work location. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1417&articleid=288 Have him call the vet right away. If he can warm up the area then you may be able to go to the vet tomorrow.

Frostbite is a term used to describe the damage to tissues due to an exposure to severely cold temperatures. Healthy animals can withstand sub-zero temperatures if they are dry and out of the wind. Frostbite is more likely to occur if an animal has no shelter, or is injured. Frostbite can occur in both cats and dogs, in fact, we generally see it more often in cats. The parts of the body most likely to be frozen are the ears, and sometimes the tail and feet.

What are the symptoms?

Initially, areas damaged by frostbite appear normal. Within 48 hours, though, the damaged tissue will swell and become painful. Within 7 days, due to interruption of the blood flow and nerve supply, the affected tissue dries up and turns black, eventually falling off twenty to thirty days later.

What are the risks?

Frostbite can be minor or severe. Minor cases usually involve only ear tips, whereas more extensive freezing causes the loss of the tail and appendages (toes and limbs). Death may result if the limbs are involved. Dying tissue attracts bacteria, and severe, life-threatening infections can result.

What is the treatment?

If frostbite is suspected, it is best to rapidly thaw the frozen tissues with warm (103-105°F) water. Do NOT rub the area. In the meantime, contact your veterinarian. The amount of tissue damage will need to be assessed over a several day period. Dead tissue must be removed. Pain relief medication and antibiotics are usually prescribed.

Answer 3

Your husband just needs to grow a backbone and drive the cat to the vet. And if his knuckles are white every inch of the way on account of the snow, that's just too damn bad.

He also needs to grow a brain and realize that while cats' paw pads are tough, they're not invulnerable. Especially not on a full-time indoor cat!

Answer 4

He's afraid to drive in the snow but yet he FORCES the cat outside for an hour to make a stupid video. Get the cat to the vet!!!!

Answer 5

Have your husband put the cats feet in cool water in the sink and hold it there for a while and gradually warm the water. or at least call the vet good luck

Answer 6

Make your husband go ice skating bare foot.

Answer 7

His fault and its on his head. He needs to take responsibility for harming the cat and take it to the vet. Jerk...

Answer 8

I feel terrible for your cat- after he heals up, you should keep your husband away from him. Dumbarse.

Answer 9

your husband sounds like an idiot. does he lack common sense. get rid of him

Answer 10

THAT'S IT!! I'm calling PETA. LOL