I have a tom cat that hangs around my house sometimes. Recently he showed up sick after eating rat poisen at my neighbors, I nursed him through that, he disappeared. He showed back up only to be dragged off by my neighbor's dog and left for dead in their driveway. I nursed him through that, he disappeared. Now he has shown back up, and he is a mess. He is drooling excessively, he has a runny nose with some bloody discharge, he isn't eating or drinking that i have seen and his inner legs are caked witht he filth he keeps wiping off of his face. He begs for me to pay attention to him until it looks like I'm going to kennel him. Then he runs. I'm afraid to touch him because I don't know what's wrong. He has been worsening for a week now. At first he was just lethargicly moping around with a slight nasal discharge. He went from slight to fright in about a day. What the ???? is wrong with him? Do I need to worry about him biting or scratching me? He hasn't been agressive.
2007-07-25 21:49:08 · 7 answers · asked by rilndrmlrh 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
The poisoning episode was totaly resolved. This is a seperate issue. I appreciate all of the quick responses. I haven't seen the cat since yesterday. I don't know where he went this time.
2007-07-26 01:10:56 · update #1
What a good person you are for caring.
There was a cat in our neighborhood that sounds just like your friend. We nicknamed him " swamp thing".
I have his son, who is my baby.
Anyway, in some states if you are feeding, and or caring for an animal, it is called harboring, which yes, makes the cat yours if you have had it in your home.
It is sticky, but I learned the hard way.
Contact your local humane society and they will link you to someone who can help capture the cat, and seek medical attention if that is what you want to do.
Otherwise, their is not much you can do.
An older ferral cat usually cannot be tamed, or kept inside.
Do the best you can, but let nature take it's course now, because it may be too late.
I am a big cat lover, and if I had the space my home would be full.
People SUCK because they dont spay or neuter, and just dump or leave animals when they dont want them anymore.
YES, you DO have to worry about him biting and scratching you.
Keep your distance.
Again, thanks for caring.
2007-07-26 01:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by charlie B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It isn't your cat so i completely understand if you don't want to have to pay for a vet. But the fact is he needs one and he needs it urgently. Lets say you keep this cat and nurse him to health YET AGAIN, he will just run off AGAIN, and show up when he is sick AGAIN. This cat needs to be taken care of so he doesn't keep getting sick and eaten by dogs etc. So i would suggest taking him to an animal shelter where they will nurse him back to health and try and rehome him. Alternatively you could yourself keep him and get him the help that he needs. (It might be costly) If you do decide to do this you need to keep him locked up in your house for at least a month until he understands that this is his home. During that phase he should not be allowed out at all so you will have to keep your windows and doors closed. Also get a litter tray so he has somewhere to eliminate. It sounds like this cat has taken to you and knows that you care for him so i reckon this would be the better option. You also have to consider that if you take him to a shelter they might not find it worthwhile rehoming him if he is really sick so it might be cheaper for them to put him to sleep. I know we all like to think that this doesn't happen at any animal shelter but i'm afraid to say it does. If they kept ALL unwanted animals they would be so overpopulated and no matter how many donations they receive it would just not be economical. If an animal is sick and doesn't stand a chance of getting a new home they WILL put him to sleep. Best of luck to you. Let us know what you decide.
2007-07-25 22:27:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to take him to the vet. It's his only chance. By the way, what do you mean that you nursed him when he ate the rat poison? Without a vet's help, the cat is dying probably of internal bleeding. Don't worry about touching him, wear gloves and try to capture him. This may save his life.
2007-07-25 22:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a vet, preferably one that can come to your house and take a look. It might be expensive, but do you care for this cat? If so it's probably worth it. I know nothing of the illnesses, all I can suggest is that you get someone to look at it either where he stands now, or find a way to transport him, and SOON. It might be very serious.
2007-07-25 22:00:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 09:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a serious situation. You should go to a vet. Diseases are dangerous and this can be rabia, in this case you must avoid his bite.
2007-07-26 00:32:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why you are asking for medical advise here. Even IF a vet answered you, he would tell you the cat needs to be seen for medical care.
2007-07-26 01:32:20 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋