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My poor boy

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mrsjrob · 19/09/2013 22:19

My 13 month old tabby fell into a container of diesel, he's become really ill and my husband has took him to emergency vet. Does anybody know if he is likely to recover from this? We would be heartbroken to lose him

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cozietoesie · 20/09/2013 09:36

Thinking of you, also.

I am appalled that anybody should have open or accessible containers of dangerous fluids on their property - leaving aside the trouble for your poor cat, what would have happened if some kiddies had wandered on to his property (as they do) and decided to 'play tea using the stuff in the can'. Doesn't bear thinking about.

I have some potentially dangerous fluids in the house (as do most of us, I guess) and they're all in appropriate and sealed containers and placed somewhere that nobody could get to them who didn't know what they were doing - child, adult or animal.

hellymelly · 20/09/2013 09:41

Really hope he is holding on this morning, and that he will pull through. Your neighbour sounds like a total idiot.

DidoTheDodo · 20/09/2013 10:41

How horrible for you.
I am hoping the news is good this morning.

Sparklingbrook · 20/09/2013 10:45

Hoping for good news mrsjrob. x

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mrsjrob · 20/09/2013 11:03

I have my boy home Grin he hasn't got any in his lungs but his skin is very inflamed.he has a collar on but will be fine in a few days.thank you all for your support x x

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thecatneuterer · 20/09/2013 11:07

I'm so relieved for you both. Definitely contact someone about next door as others have said above.

cozietoesie · 20/09/2013 11:31

Oh that's such good news, mrsjrob, even though he has inflamed skin.

Sparklingbrook · 20/09/2013 11:33

Oh mrsjrob good news. That's great. And the neighbours need to sort things out.

DidoTheDodo · 20/09/2013 11:37

So pleased to hear this. Poor kitty. I hope his skin heals up very soon.

Secretswitch · 20/09/2013 12:51

Excellent news! Thank you for the update..

hellymelly · 20/09/2013 13:26

That is such good news! I have been worrying about him as I potter about at home today. Hope he is back to normal asap, and that you can get your neighbour to seal the top of any oil or fluids properly, so that pets or wildlife are not at risk.

fackinell · 20/09/2013 14:41

Oh thank goodness!! I'd be taking the bill around to next door to show them and letting them know I'm expecting something to be done about their hazardous garden. But then, I'm a cow. Smile

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mrsjrob · 20/09/2013 15:41

I have another update went back to pay the vet and was told by another vet that it was very unlikely he fell into the container, they believe he was either threw in or it was poured over him.i am beyond fuming because next door keep pigeons so that was my first thought when he came home but was told they saw him falling off the fence Hmm

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cozietoesie · 20/09/2013 15:46

You can't prove it that's the problem - but are you minded (and this will take some thought and discussion if you already have bad relations with them) to go for broke on them likely using domestic premises for commercial purposes? Or whatever.

Either way, you'll need to keep him in now for his own safety.

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mrsjrob · 20/09/2013 15:51

I have to do something, they hate my cats and my children.horrible people.

He defo won't be going out,he can barely walk, can't stay awake and can't be touched Hmm looking forward to being able to give him a big cuddle

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cozietoesie · 20/09/2013 15:52

Hate your children?

You have to think hard about this though. It's not fun having a battle with neighbours even when you're in the right. Do you own or rent?

cozietoesie · 20/09/2013 15:53

PS - you might be better discussing this from now on on one of the other boards - say Legal.

hellymelly · 20/09/2013 16:11

Blimey. That really is terrible. They could have easily killed him if that is what happened. I must admit I did wonder how he fell off the fence, cats have such a good grip and wooden fencing is easy to cling to. Maybe he was watching their pigeons? I agree to posting in legal for further advice as if this was deliberate it is pretty scary stuff.

ZebraOwl · 20/09/2013 16:14

Very glad your cat's okay. Would quite like to coat your neighbours in diesel & then set fire to them if they have indeed deliberately coated your cat with the stuff. (Ok I wouldn't really. But when I rule the world anyone who mistreats animals will have the same done to them because they obviously think it is an acceptable way to treat another living creature & need to experience it to learn it is not...)

fackinell · 20/09/2013 16:58

That is absolutely shocking!! How could anyone intentionally hurt a living creature. Angry

If they are in rented then I would report them to their landlord or council and yes, glad you are keeping your poor boy in, but annoyed that he has to have his freedom restricted by a few idiots.

TheWinterOne · 20/09/2013 18:45

That's disgusting if he's been deliberately coated and trust me I know that can happen. A few kids from where I used to live used to think it funny to put a cat's paws in diesel - bastards!

Glad your boy is on the mend. Bet he's been spoilt rotten with cuddles and maybe a treat or two.

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mrsjrob · 20/09/2013 19:07

Thank you for your replies, my dad is a lawyer so I will speak to him as soon as he gets home from holiday.

My boy,his name is whitey (the kids named him) is looking so much better already and even walked over for me to rub his ears.

I will keep you all posted about the neighbours next door,I am private renting but have a great landlord so will be speaking to him aswell

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cozietoesie · 20/09/2013 19:27

A Dad who is a lawyer? That is very helpful.

And I'm glad that your boy is more cheerful.

BruceyBaby · 20/09/2013 20:13

So relieved to hear he's doing well ... poor thing Sad. How worrying to think he may not have fallen in ... Hope he perks up very soon Thanks

timtam23 · 20/09/2013 20:54

So pleased to hear he is ok mrsjrob I have been thinking about you today
The situation with the neighbours sounds dreadful and I hope you can get something resolved without too many problems