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Stray cat isn't well

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Bemyclementine · 20/11/2022 22:29

This little starving cat turned up last week. Young, maybe 5 months old, or else just tiny. Very bony. Very hungry, desperate. Didn't leave. Hung around in an outbuilding. I did feed it because it was so clearly lost and starving. Posted on social media, no one has come forward.

The temperature really dropped Friday night and I brought it in the house.

It's got a wound on its back. Was scabbed over but that came off and its started weeping pus. Today, loads came out, as I was wiping it, it was coming out again. I pressed a bit, loads more.

It also has worms.

So it needs to go to the vet. I really don't have the money for a big bill. I could maybe manage a consultation and antibiotics but nothing ongoing. I've never been in this (shitty financial) position before. Will the vets take it and treat/rehome?

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barbedwired · 22/11/2022 22:42

My friend had a stray find her, they called it Jam - short for Jammy cat 😂

Peony15 · 22/11/2022 22:49

aw , this is how my black cat arrived 18 years ago. On a cold November night, starving with a huge injury on her tail. Vet treated her for free. Didn't want a cat as I was allergic. DC and DH kind of moved her in... what can you say when all of them sit on sofa looking at you 😆.
She's meant to be with you ! Glad she's feeling better. I love a happy story, especially at the moment

Fluffycloudland77 · 22/11/2022 23:24

That’s democracy for you @Peony15

TheLongRider · 22/11/2022 23:40

Oh she's lovely! She has chosen her humans wisely.

May I suggest Twinkle La Pompom as a name?

PauliString · 23/11/2022 09:23

Actually I think she’s a Perdita (the Lost Girl).

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Bemyclementine · 23/11/2022 18:36

More pus has exited from a different place (new 'hole') today but I'm pleased it's out. She is better again and has been sitting on my shoulder. She's begging in the kitchen now

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RhannionKPSS · 26/11/2022 16:31

How is she going today?

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Bemyclementine · 26/11/2022 22:59

So much better! Thank you for asking. She's a lovely little thing, wounds healing up nicely, no more pus. I need to book her in to be spayed, then she can go out in the garden which I think she'd love. Just hoping she's not already been caught, I don't want kittens!

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Allergictoironing · 27/11/2022 08:21

They can actually be spayed while pregnant, though I think that may be dependent on how far gone they are.

Nice to hear she's improving 😀

Fluffycloudland77 · 28/11/2022 19:17

Spay and aborts possible, there’s no shortage of kittens in this country.

Floppyelf · 27/05/2023 15:06

Bemyclementine · 26/11/2022 22:59

So much better! Thank you for asking. She's a lovely little thing, wounds healing up nicely, no more pus. I need to book her in to be spayed, then she can go out in the garden which I think she'd love. Just hoping she's not already been caught, I don't want kittens!

Any more updates?

Mia184 · 27/05/2023 18:16

Yes, I‘d also love an update. And a new photo.

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Bemyclementine · 27/05/2023 20:26

Well she lives here now. Its been tricky settling her in with my existing cat but I think they've sorted it out now. She's a lovely little thing!

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Bemyclementine · 27/05/2023 20:30

It won't let me upload pics!

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 27/05/2023 20:30

Bemyclementine · 27/05/2023 20:26

Well she lives here now. Its been tricky settling her in with my existing cat but I think they've sorted it out now. She's a lovely little thing!

You've managed to provide the answer everybody wanted to hear. Good on you 👍

CrackedSkull · 27/05/2023 20:35

This update has gladdened my heart ♥️

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Bemyclementine · 27/05/2023 20:37

Thank you 😊 She's a little fuss pot, very very gentle with the children (they can cuddle her, snuggle with her etc which dcat1 often won't allow) and sleeps on their beds. She purrs a LOT. She loves exploring outside.

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Bemyclementine · 27/05/2023 20:39

Trying again with a pic

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Bemyclementine · 27/05/2023 20:43

Success!

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Mia184 · 27/05/2023 20:51

Thank you. She is absolutely gorgeous!

caringcarer · 27/05/2023 21:08

I'm so glad this little kitty found you OP. If you contact Cats Protection League and explain she was a stray I think they sometimes spey for free.

Cornettoninja · 27/05/2023 21:16

As this is a lovely thread. Your stray cat is the spitting image of my stray - another who managed to spot a soft touch and get herself looked after like a queen Grin

My (sadly deceased now) other lady grumpily accepted her and she’s a firm part of the family.

(My lawn is wild - no mow May. And a prime hunting ground for moths apparently !)

Stray cat isn't well
Jeannie88 · 27/05/2023 21:21

Have had this before, notify RSPCA and they will pay to take to nearest vet and be treated. My Dr. Doolittle Mum did this many a time, although have a feeling she may have just paid out if her own money at times. X

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