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What to do with a sick stray?
"Sven-Olof Berg" wrote in message ... Hi, once in a while a cat drops by for a visit, and meanwhile I suspect she doesn't have anyone to care for her. This is not only because she seems quite independent, but just today I noticed her belly looks pretty nasty, with red patches that look like sores or something. I took some pics as she slept on her back: http://www.6TBO6N0Q52LK.webpage.t-co...bellyTotal.jpg http://www.6TBO6N0Q52LK.webpage.t-co...ellyDetail.jpg I don't know how a healthy cat belly usually looks like, but I'm quite sure this is not how it's supposed to be. I thought about spraying it with skin desinfectant, but this might hurt and I don't think she will like that, and probably won't return after such an experience. Has anyone an idea what exactly is wrong with this animal, and what I should do to help her? Personally, as long as I thought I could get her into a carrier, I'd make a vet appt. for her to get it diagnosed & treated. If you don't think you can get her into a carrier, or you think it would scare her off, big-time, you could print out the photos & bring them to the vet - an appt., sans the actual cat. Then take it from there, depending on what the vet says from just looking at the pics & hearing your description. I would not put any disinfectant on it - she'll be liable to lick it. Cathy TIA for any opinion Sven-Olof |
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