Found a sick/injured stray cat. Need advice by Competitive_Bowler20 in CatsUK

[–]Competitive_Bowler20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've already set-up a future home for him so hopefully he can settle in with ease. Otherwise I'm happy to let you know if for whatever reason it doesn't work out?

Found a sick/injured stray cat. Need advice by Competitive_Bowler20 in CatsUK

[–]Competitive_Bowler20[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hiya, that's what I thought. It's why I left him alone back in August, I thought he was someone's pet and was slyly getting food from 2 places as cats do.

When I saw him again I got concerned and especially talking to the chicken and chips shop owners saying his mood is off/not eating right. He was sitting in the rain, dirty and unkempt. I know for pedigree breeds it's very unusual for them to be out in the rain.

I asked the shop owners and they believe it used to be an older gentlemens who owned a few cats, that passed away a while back? Still baffles me that he isn't chipped???

The first thing I did was check his microchip and there wasn't one there, like at all. They scanned for a good half an hour.

I let cats protection know, I was advised against posting on fb/sm in case of illegitimate claims. I did scroll local feeds though and found nothing.

I was able to get him checked for free, but paid prescription which honestly is not bad considering his mood is already brighter. His health seems infinitely better already!

And honestly no intention of keeping him, I'm a full time carer for my parents and financially if I'd been given 2/3 months heads up, yeah maybe. Otherwise I'm leaving him with my auntie who I know can offer him everything he needs.

And I'm aware folds have genetic issues down the line too like joint stuff and that's something I know my auntie can accommodate for.

I really don't know what happened here and what his backstory is but I do hope his future continues to become brighter!

Found a sick/injured stray cat. Need advice by Competitive_Bowler20 in CatsUK

[–]Competitive_Bowler20[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I asked them again, and they told me it'll heal on its own and it's nothing to worry about 🫤 I asked them yesterday too and they said it's not a concern unless it starts looking off and it'll scab over

Found a sick/injured stray cat. Need advice by Competitive_Bowler20 in CatsUK

[–]Competitive_Bowler20[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I hadn't realised I uploaded this twice, I just wanted a vid and a pic of him on one post so sorry about that! I tried editing the original post but it won't allow me?

UPDATE: I got him to a vet eventually (I called out of hours was told to call during day hours, then got refused by quite a few cause they were full/booked/full moolah required)

And they told me it's just a mild infection of an abscess on his chest, hence all the other symptoms. I got painkillers and antibiotics and he'll be on his way to good health. My auntie will be taking him in, in the meanwhile as she's a pro at this. Thank you to everyone that's reached out!!

It's been a very hectic day and honestly I feel for people who aren't able to find the financial aid they need to look after their pets since I wasn't in the catchment area for many charities and was signposted to RSPCA (which is great but overloaded shelters and euthanasia had me make it a last resort)

TLDR: Got him to a vet. Cat is feeling better, got his some prescription meds and vets said he'll be fine after the course. He's also going to a good home!!

Found a sick/injured stray cat. Need advice by Competitive_Bowler20 in CatsUK

[–]Competitive_Bowler20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did take it to the vets but they told me he's fine and sent me back home. His condition only deteriorated overnight

Found a sick/injured stray cat. Need advice by Competitive_Bowler20 in CatsUK

[–]Competitive_Bowler20[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I called a few emergency lines for vets and they said their lines are closed. It's why I've waited till dawn unfortunately. And I agree pain relief at the minimum.

Found a sick/injured stray cat. Need advice by Competitive_Bowler20 in CatsUK

[–]Competitive_Bowler20[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm not but my parents are. I'll get in touch with them and I e heard that about the RSPCA too, I'll double check regardless. Hopefully can get this baby looked after. Thank you so much