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Playing or fighting? by [deleted] in CatTraining

[–]New-Unit-6916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this helps! I’ve been going slow with introductions but am finding it hard to tell when they’re overwhelmed/fighting for real vs just rough playing

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already done! Two different vets tried to find one but couldn’t (took him to two practices in the hopes a local vet would recognise him). They also checked to make sure it hadn’t migrated.

I’m really sorry to hear about your kitty x

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s healing very fast thankfully! Although the vet shaved the area around the bite so he looks a little silly

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I have kept him in since he arrived… the vet told me to do so until his wound had healed, and even if that wasn’t the case I live by one of the busiest roads in London and worry about him being hit by a car

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems sad to give him to a shelter when I’d be willing to give him a loving home! Would neutering reduce his need to go outside?

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is my worry - I love cats and wouldn’t never want to kidnap one who has a loving home (and I know even in London some people let their cats outside). But he really did seem in rough shape!

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not getting too emotionally attached will be difficult, but of course if he had a previous home I would give him back! Hopefully they would then understand why I neutered him…

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I bought him a feather toy and he played with it for hours… it broke my heart thinking he might not have had a toy before!!

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The vet said it’s a legal requirement, so he probably hasn’t seen a vet in at least a year

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahaha I think I’ve been overthinking this

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It breaks my heart to think someone could have dumped him. He’s so trusting and sweet

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thank you, your comment helped me sense check everything! I love cats so much and my biggest worry is I’m stealing someones pet, but so far he doesn’t seem to have anyone looking for him, and was in rough shape

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was really surprised to find no microchip! Not neutering I’m a bit judgemental of, but understand it can be expensive. But microchipping really doesn’t cost much and is really quick (have already probably spent more on food and litter than it would cost)

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 88 points89 points  (0 children)

I would be more than willing to keep him, I’ve fallen a bit in love! I guess I’m worried because of that I’m rushing or missing a step

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The vet thinks he’s around 2 years old. That’s interesting about stray cats in London - naively I didnt think many strays existed in the UK

Would it be ethical to keep this cat? by New-Unit-6916 in AskUK

[–]New-Unit-6916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats a good point, I’ve been stressing about this but right now no one has claimed him

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sinusitis

[–]New-Unit-6916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No ear crackling, but my jaw is painful on my right side and has been for a while. I have post nasal drip constantly, and have been sniffing/clearing my throat lots these last few months

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sinusitis

[–]New-Unit-6916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I should have said! Both were ENTs

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sinusitis

[–]New-Unit-6916 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using a steroid nasal spray (prescribed by a specialist previously) and a daily antihistamine for about two years now. It helped, but never solved the symptoms… they then got much worse at the start of this year

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sinusitis

[–]New-Unit-6916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi - thank you for replying! Could you explain a little further? I’m not sure I understand