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rescue kitties...long!
After reading about Catnip's black and white kitty I decided to tell
you all about my rescue cats. Could use a little advice too. Knew of a "breeder"/collector who lost her home and had to move all her cats (Scottish Folds) out in an old decaying barn in the middle of nowhere. It was like "out of sight, out of mind"...every week or so she would bring out a bag of cheap dry food and leave it. Coyotes, raptors, dogs as well as below zero temps and starvation shrank the group to 7. Finally my girlfriend and I drove out there and over the course of 2 days caught 4 of them. Between her and I and a sympathetic vet we got them their shots, wormed, and the grey smoke spayed. She lives alone so took 3 and kept them on her front (enclosed) porch away from her other critters, and I took the one that needed antibiotics and seemed to be sick and kept her in the upstairs bedroom that used to be my son's. Hubby wasn't thrilled, but went along as she wouldn't be permanent (would NOT have approved of what we'd done---I only wish we'd done it far sooner). Now, we call her Matty because she was one, solid piece of felt. I kept her on antibiotics for 2 weeks with no change. Difficulty breathing, blood and sludge coming out of nose, doesn't appear to be able to smell although eats very well. The vet said it looked to be long term infection from bad teeth that went up into her nasal cavety. Several were removed and she was put on more antibiotics and I put a vaporizor in her room (oh, and while she was under the vet de-matted her!). Now, 2 weeks later we still hardly see a difference. She is affectionate and loving and, as I said, eats well, but still sneezes bloody snot all over the place and she breathes like she is extreamly congested. We have adopted 2 of the cats out together, a calico to a nice retired nurse, and the longhaired smoke shouldn't be hard, she is so sweet. With Matty's problems no one is going to want her. Does anyone have experience with this? What more can we do to help her beat this? Could it be something we aren't thinking of? The vet doesn't think it is viral and none of the other cats have anything like it, nevertheless they are still kept seperate. One of the cats left at the barn has been adopted too because we brought their plight forth and the other we intend to go back and capture. Poor thing is up there all alone now. None of us knew how bad the situation had gotten until we started talking together. This person obviously is not very forthcoming about her cats and to all intents and purposes is a normal functioning member of our little society here. She is quite angry that somebody took her cats...she wanted to start breeding again. The boy that's up there is one of her studs. Ok, that's it for now. PatM |
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PatM wrote:
After reading about Catnip's black and white kitty I decided to tell you all about my rescue cats. Could use a little advice too. I don't have any advice, so can only send heaps of purrs that Matty improves soon. Purrs also that the stud can be caught and thankful purrs to you for doing this for the poor kitties. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki |
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One thing I thought of -- did the vet do a culture and sensitivity test
of the infection? I wonder if he's fighting with the right antibiotic. Some just don't work well on certain bugs. Rabbits get nasty bacterial respiratory infections and we've had to fight with different antibiotics based on how the sensitivity test comes out. Good for you for saving the cats, Rhonda PatM wrote: Now, 2 weeks later we still hardly see a difference. She is affectionate and loving and, as I said, eats well, but still sneezes bloody snot all over the place and she breathes like she is extreamly congested. We have adopted 2 of the cats out together, a calico to a nice retired nurse, and the longhaired smoke shouldn't be hard, she is so sweet. With Matty's problems no one is going to want her. Does anyone have experience with this? What more can we do to help her beat this? Could it be something we aren't thinking of? |
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PatM wrote:
This person obviously is not very forthcoming about her cats and to all intents and purposes is a normal functioning member of our little society here. She is quite angry that somebody took her cats...she wanted to start breeding again. I think she forfeited any rights she might have had to those cats when she allowed them to freeze or be eaten. I'm sorry, but I don't have much sympathy for her anger about this. I think you did the right thing in taking them. I just hope that you will be able to snag the one remaining boy. From the sound of things - with the minimal attention she seems to be paying to them - you shouldn't have any trouble getting in there without being noticed! Joyce |
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PatM wrote:
After reading about Catnip's black and white kitty I decided to tell you all about my rescue cats. Could use a little advice too. Knew of a "breeder"/collector who lost her home and had to move all her cats (Scottish Folds) out in an old decaying barn in the middle of nowhere. It was like "out of sight, out of mind"...every week or so she would bring out a bag of cheap dry food and leave it. Coyotes, raptors, dogs as well as below zero temps and starvation shrank the group to 7. Finally my girlfriend and I drove out there and over the course of 2 days caught 4 of them. Between her and I and a sympathetic vet we got them their shots, wormed, and the grey smoke spayed. She lives alone so took 3 and kept them on her front (enclosed) porch away from her other critters, and I took the one that needed antibiotics and seemed to be sick and kept her in the upstairs bedroom that used to be my son's. Hubby wasn't thrilled, but went along as she wouldn't be permanent (would NOT have approved of what we'd done---I only wish we'd done it far sooner). Now, we call her Matty because she was one, solid piece of felt. I kept her on antibiotics for 2 weeks with no change. Difficulty breathing, blood and sludge coming out of nose, doesn't appear to be able to smell although eats very well. The vet said it looked to be long term infection from bad teeth that went up into her nasal cavety. Several were removed and she was put on more antibiotics and I put a vaporizor in her room (oh, and while she was under the vet de-matted her!). Now, 2 weeks later we still hardly see a difference. She is affectionate and loving and, as I said, eats well, but still sneezes bloody snot all over the place and she breathes like she is extreamly congested. We have adopted 2 of the cats out together, a calico to a nice retired nurse, and the longhaired smoke shouldn't be hard, she is so sweet. With Matty's problems no one is going to want her. Does anyone have experience with this? What more can we do to help her beat this? Could it be something we aren't thinking of? The vet doesn't think it is viral and none of the other cats have anything like it, nevertheless they are still kept seperate. One of the cats left at the barn has been adopted too because we brought their plight forth and the other we intend to go back and capture. Poor thing is up there all alone now. None of us knew how bad the situation had gotten until we started talking together. This person obviously is not very forthcoming about her cats and to all intents and purposes is a normal functioning member of our little society here. She is quite angry that somebody took her cats...she wanted to start breeding again. The boy that's up there is one of her studs. Ok, that's it for now. PatM I do hope something can be done to prevent the breeder from breeding ever again! Thank you so much for taking such good care of the kitties, PatM! I also hope Matty starts to feel better soon. Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes, Polonca and Soncek |
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Has your vet thought about the possibility of a fungal infection -
Cryptococcosis. The old decaying barn could be the source of infection. Here's a link that may be useful. http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/students/...gy/crypto.html Good luck. -- Shirley http://community.webshots.com/user/shirleycatuk "PatM" wrote in message oups.com... After reading about Catnip's black and white kitty I decided to tell you all about my rescue cats. Could use a little advice too. Knew of a "breeder"/collector who lost her home and had to move all her cats (Scottish Folds) out in an old decaying barn in the middle of nowhere. It was like "out of sight, out of mind"...every week or so she would bring out a bag of cheap dry food and leave it. Coyotes, raptors, dogs as well as below zero temps and starvation shrank the group to 7. Finally my girlfriend and I drove out there and over the course of 2 days caught 4 of them. Between her and I and a sympathetic vet we got them their shots, wormed, and the grey smoke spayed. She lives alone so took 3 and kept them on her front (enclosed) porch away from her other critters, and I took the one that needed antibiotics and seemed to be sick and kept her in the upstairs bedroom that used to be my son's. Hubby wasn't thrilled, but went along as she wouldn't be permanent (would NOT have approved of what we'd done---I only wish we'd done it far sooner). Now, we call her Matty because she was one, solid piece of felt. I kept her on antibiotics for 2 weeks with no change. Difficulty breathing, blood and sludge coming out of nose, doesn't appear to be able to smell although eats very well. The vet said it looked to be long term infection from bad teeth that went up into her nasal cavety. Several were removed and she was put on more antibiotics and I put a vaporizor in her room (oh, and while she was under the vet de-matted her!). Now, 2 weeks later we still hardly see a difference. She is affectionate and loving and, as I said, eats well, but still sneezes bloody snot all over the place and she breathes like she is extreamly congested. We have adopted 2 of the cats out together, a calico to a nice retired nurse, and the longhaired smoke shouldn't be hard, she is so sweet. With Matty's problems no one is going to want her. Does anyone have experience with this? What more can we do to help her beat this? Could it be something we aren't thinking of? The vet doesn't think it is viral and none of the other cats have anything like it, nevertheless they are still kept seperate. One of the cats left at the barn has been adopted too because we brought their plight forth and the other we intend to go back and capture. Poor thing is up there all alone now. None of us knew how bad the situation had gotten until we started talking together. This person obviously is not very forthcoming about her cats and to all intents and purposes is a normal functioning member of our little society here. She is quite angry that somebody took her cats...she wanted to start breeding again. The boy that's up there is one of her studs. Ok, that's it for now. PatM |
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Many thanks for the ideas about Matty. I noted them and will bring
them up to my vet. PatM |
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"PatM" wrote in message oups.com... Many thanks for the ideas about Matty. I noted them and will bring them up to my vet. PatM This seems to give a bit more info. http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proce...A2002&PID=2548 -- Shirley http://community.webshots.com/user/shirleycatuk |
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I really should get all my info together before I hit the reply
button......another link and probably the best. :-) http://www.vet.uga.edu/vpp/clerk/reynolds/ Purrs for Matty to make a complete recovery -- Shirley http://community.webshots.com/user/shirleycatuk |
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I also hope she is prevented from collecting/breeding cats again. You did
and are doing a wonderful thing. Purrs, purrs and more purrs for Matty. -- Charleen Mr. Pumpkin Aggie Marble Victor Velcro "PatM" wrote in message oups.com... After reading about Catnip's black and white kitty I decided to tell you all about my rescue cats. Could use a little advice too. Knew of a "breeder"/collector who lost her home and had to move all her cats (Scottish Folds) out in an old decaying barn in the middle of nowhere. It was like "out of sight, out of mind"...every week or so she would bring out a bag of cheap dry food and leave it. Coyotes, raptors, dogs as well as below zero temps and starvation shrank the group to 7. Finally my girlfriend and I drove out there and over the course of 2 days caught 4 of them. Between her and I and a sympathetic vet we got them their shots, wormed, and the grey smoke spayed. She lives alone so took 3 and kept them on her front (enclosed) porch away from her other critters, and I took the one that needed antibiotics and seemed to be sick and kept her in the upstairs bedroom that used to be my son's. Hubby wasn't thrilled, but went along as she wouldn't be permanent (would NOT have approved of what we'd done---I only wish we'd done it far sooner). Now, we call her Matty because she was one, solid piece of felt. I kept her on antibiotics for 2 weeks with no change. Difficulty breathing, blood and sludge coming out of nose, doesn't appear to be able to smell although eats very well. The vet said it looked to be long term infection from bad teeth that went up into her nasal cavety. Several were removed and she was put on more antibiotics and I put a vaporizor in her room (oh, and while she was under the vet de-matted her!). Now, 2 weeks later we still hardly see a difference. She is affectionate and loving and, as I said, eats well, but still sneezes bloody snot all over the place and she breathes like she is extreamly congested. We have adopted 2 of the cats out together, a calico to a nice retired nurse, and the longhaired smoke shouldn't be hard, she is so sweet. With Matty's problems no one is going to want her. Does anyone have experience with this? What more can we do to help her beat this? Could it be something we aren't thinking of? The vet doesn't think it is viral and none of the other cats have anything like it, nevertheless they are still kept seperate. One of the cats left at the barn has been adopted too because we brought their plight forth and the other we intend to go back and capture. Poor thing is up there all alone now. None of us knew how bad the situation had gotten until we started talking together. This person obviously is not very forthcoming about her cats and to all intents and purposes is a normal functioning member of our little society here. She is quite angry that somebody took her cats...she wanted to start breeding again. The boy that's up there is one of her studs. Ok, that's it for now. PatM |
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