Urgent Help please

[Mama1980]

Hi I have no experience with cats what so ever. This morning when I was hanging the washing out I noticed a whimpering sound investigated and found a cat under the bench, whimpering looks very thin, dragging it's legs barely moving oh god the thing looks awful :( no collar fur matted. It took a chunk out Of my hand when I tried to bring it indoors. I've put down water what do I do? Looks young I think. Don't want to leave it

Well he has slept and peed so so far so good I think...... Seems pretty awake this morning. Ive followed your advice trib and am not paying too much attention high I did wake several time in the night to check in him No poo though at what point should I be worried about that do u think?

Looks like you are doing a grand job, Missy. When you are stroking him, if he looks at you do a blink. He may well do one back. This is cat language for reassurance and greeting. Handfeeding - a bit of real chicken will help build his strengh and is easy to digest.

OopsMama, not Missy! Phone texting....

Thank you he let me stroke him again this morning I will look out for the blink thing. He does seem keen on eye contact and follows us all with his eye around the room.

Well, the thing about rescues as you know is they have a lot of love to give! ;-)

Hows it all going Mama?

Hi sparkling all going pretty well thanks for asking. Apologies for the late update I lost this thread cat is taking to his new life of luxury quite well, hates his crate though dp keeping him confined is proving to be a nightmare. He is quite happy laying on the couch being fussed over but as soon as you move he tries to follow?! I can't believe the difference just a week has made he is eating loads and has started to fill out a bit. The antibiotics seem to be working as well as his sores etc are all healing and he is pretty lively now as leg allows-he is treating that as a major irritation. I was worried about him wanting to be outside but he hasn't been bothered in the slightest-is this normal? The vet has seen him again and said he is doing great.

Brilliant news! I wouldn't worry about him not wanting to go out, he's happy where he is. Plus he may think if he goes out you won't let him back in again. (Don't know what you're going to do re cat flap or what, but I suggest when you do let him out you keep a door or window open for him all the time he's out, so he knows he can come back in whenever he wants.)

So glad to hear he's doing well,

M

Has he now got a name? Fab whatyouve done for him.

Thanks he is called tommy now not the most original but children chose. I haven't sorted a cat flap yet but he won't be able to go out for a few weeks yet. I have been letting him lay on the sofa and he is much calmer when not in the crate. Have to say he is taking all this fuss and hand feeding as his due and has put on a very healthy amount of weight. Just so glad he managed to crawl into my garden which whichever way he came must have been quite a trek the state he was in

Are you going to neuter him when he's better? It makes them less likely to roam off looking for females and getting lost. The vets often microchip them for less if they do it at the same time as neutering.

Hi yes I am having him neutered and micro chipped but according to the vet he needs to gain some strength first so not for at least a month, he won't be out before then anyway. Thanks though I keep worrying that there's something I'm forgetting to do. He has had a first lot of vaccinations as well but has a couple more. Does anyone know if insurance pays for those? Insurance kicks in next week thank goodness and will cover anymore treatment.

Pet insurance doesn't usually pay for vaccinations, neutering or microchipping. Most won't pay for pre existing conditions either, so I'd check the small print carefully. Who have you got him insured with?

There should be more people like you in the world Mama. Well done on saving this wee soul - he'll reward you with his love.

AFAIK, insurance won't cover routine things like neutering, microchipping and vaccinating. Though some rescue centres may help you cover the costs uinvolved if you're on a low income.

I have him insured with sainsburys my dog is already insured with them and they were great. I am paying extra for him having had previous treatment but will double check the small print. I forgot about the vaccinations, I paid in a lump sum for my dog to have her annual vaccinations for 5 years so I wouldn't have to worry. I hate to ask my vet for patience as he has already covered some of this treatment without charging me. Does anyone know how much neutering and 2nd vaccinations will be generally? Thanks

Spaying my cat was £70, neutering is usually cheaper I think as it's a more straightforward op. Not sure about jabs - £40?

Ring RSPCA, when I kept my stray, I said I could keep her but needed help with initial outlay, the agreed to Spey her if I paid £20 towards it, turns out she was already done :) also vets tend to do offers on chipping and so do the rescues, again ask them :)