Topic: A poor stray and a dish of Tea (Read 36242 times)

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #62 on:** January 27, 2007, 20:17:59 PM »

Quote from: Teresa Pawcats on January 27, 2007, 10:04:21 AM

We have new fur growth, it must be all the cuddles

That is the best news I'll have this month

Edited to add: And this has been a great month for us!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #61 on:** January 27, 2007, 10:07:49 AM »

Wow, that is excellent.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #60 on:** January 27, 2007, 10:04:21 AM »

We have new fur growth, it must be all the cuddles

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #59 on:** January 26, 2007, 12:52:32 PM »

Quote from: Teresa Pawcats on January 26, 2007, 12:18:40 PM

Without doubt this one is now the brightest and happiest of all.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #58 on:** January 26, 2007, 12:18:40 PM »

Without doubt this one is now the brightest and happiest of all.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #57 on:** January 26, 2007, 07:42:23 AM »

Aww, I am glad she is doing so well Teresa.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #56 on:** January 24, 2007, 20:07:47 PM »

Quote from: Teresa Pawcats on January 24, 2007, 20:04:11 PM

She is really starting to enjoy life now that she is feeling better,she is so much more relaxed and is such a loving little girl.

There is a line in one of my favourite films, Little Big Man that goes something like 'My heart soars like a hawk'.

xC

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #55 on:** January 24, 2007, 20:04:11 PM »

Christine lots of hugs given from you and Blip.
She is really starting to enjoy life now that she is feeling better,she is so much more relaxed and is such a loving little girl.
She has promised to send you extra furry headbutts when her skin condition has cleared

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #54 on:** January 24, 2007, 19:49:38 PM »

Hope today has been as well as it started for Katy Teabag? You have remembered to give her my daily hug

, haven't you?!

She · « **Reply #53 on:** January 24, 2007, 10:32:57 AM »

Oh no, I've been rumbled!

It is me indeed.

A relative of the woman in question is one of our supporters. She went last night to set the trap again after receiving instructions via text from me (I was sat in the vets most of last night waiting my turn). So we are keeping everything crossed that they will be successful today in catching her. If they do catch her our vet will keep her in and treat her as required, that side is already sorted out. If not, I use Program for my more timid ferals anyway, so I can provide that for her, not be a problem, at least it would make a start.

There probably is a pattern to the cat's appearance but I don't think she is really aware of it, she just puts a dish of food out and it either goes or doesn't. She is not a cat lover in particular, but as she feeds her and feels sorry for her, she can't be all bad, although I can't imagine her taking notes for me!!

Thanks for the advice though. Much appreciated. Glad Katie is doing fine. She's a very lucky girl!

xx

Roz · « **Reply #52 on:** January 24, 2007, 10:25:14 AM »

Hi Teresa,

Haven't been around much for a couple of days but am so pleased to read that Katy is progressing so nicely...I'm sure that whatever is causing her fur loss will be sorted. She has found the best possible refuge....

(unlike that poor, poor greyhound that I heard about yesterday...deposited at a Police Station close to Edinburgh by a Police Officer who didn't work at that particular station, but who dropped it off there after collecting it as a stray. The paperwork was duly filled in and the dog was placed in a holding pen.....WHERE HE WAS FORGOTTEN ABOUT FOR TEN DAYS!!! They found the remains of the poor little love yesterday when the smell alerted other people's attention to the kennel. It is just too sad for words. There will be an investigation but it won't bring the dear little soul back. Absolutely heartbreaking and unforgiveable.)

She....as someone who has suffered with eczema for much of my life, I can only imagine how much this poor little cat is suffering. If she has mange or flea allergy she will be in agony and will soon die...especially in this cold weather. Is there any way that you can impress this info on the lady involved in trying to trap her? I hope and pray this poor little stray will step inside the trap soon and receive the medical attention that she so obviously needs.

Lots of love to you both and all the animals in your care,

Roz

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #51 on:** January 24, 2007, 08:41:36 AM »

Hi She
If it is Mange this little one needs anti inflammatory to stop the itching and antibiotics as well.
Think this lady needs a wake up call and needs to be more helpful, as you know ferals ARE creatures of habit where a meal is concerned so I dont think this lady is being totally honest. Give her a notebook and ask her to keep records of days /times of sightings, has she got a neighbour who might be more helpful?
Might be worth asking vet for for some Program to put in this little ones food at least then if it turns out to be a flea problem it will help.
Are you Gina ? if so youre not a million miles away.

Back to Katy Teabag she is a happy little girl again today

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #50 on:** January 24, 2007, 08:18:04 AM »

Fingers crossed Teresa, she is in the best possible hands.
She - it could be a flea allergy as well. I am sure Teresa will be able to give you some advice on how to catch this little one.

She · « **Reply #49 on:** January 23, 2007, 21:32:30 PM »

Hi Theresa

Just wondered if there is anything else besides Stronghold which can sort out mange. I have lent my trap to a lady who has been feeding a little feral cat for a couple of years at least and she noticed that the cat had suddenly gone bald and looks in need of help. So far the trap has not worked, the food disappears but no cat! I showed her several times how to set it, advised not to feed the cat for a couple of meal times at least to hopefully entice her to go in the trap, but to no avail (she was more interested in not smudging her freshly applied fake tan at the time!!) As I work and the cat doesn't keep any particular time pattern it is near impossible to catch her to get her to the vets, but wondered if there is anything at all that could be put in her food for example. Not even sure if it is mange, but sounds like it and there will be foxes where she lives (they don't know where she sleeps!). Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #48 on:** January 23, 2007, 16:54:42 PM »

Just out of interest Stronghold kills the mites and guess who always uses that

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #47 on:** January 23, 2007, 16:40:07 PM »

Quote from: Teresa Pawcats on January 23, 2007, 16:34:21 PM

one day Katy will have a beautiful coat I have promised her

Oh yes, she certainly will.

Now I've got stinging eyes, Teresa, and I'm sitting at work!

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #46 on:** January 23, 2007, 16:34:21 PM »

Christine worry not she is in her own little isolation pen and we are being very careful, I never worry about things I know can be made better, and one day Katy will have a beautiful coat

I have promised her

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #45 on:** January 23, 2007, 16:28:56 PM »

Quote from: Teresa Pawcats on January 23, 2007, 15:03:06 PM

Christine
He`s been talking about Mange

Mange is one of the many things I know very little about. I gather it's curable but very unpleasant - poor little Katy. Also the mites are very easily transmitted between cats - have you got her isolated from the others as a precaution?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #44 on:** January 23, 2007, 16:25:26 PM »

Whats mange? I have heard the name but thought it was something dogs or horses had, cant remember which animal but didnt know cats had it.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #43 on:** January 23, 2007, 15:03:06 PM »

Christine
He`s been talking about Mange

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #42 on:** January 23, 2007, 13:30:43 PM »

I'm very pleased to hear that Katy's eyes are returning to normal and that jaundice has been ruled out. So it's fingers crossed here for her skin problem - did Andy give any indication what this might be?

Littlebobo · « **Reply #41 on:** January 23, 2007, 11:33:50 AM »

Fingers crossed for little T bag !

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #40 on:** January 23, 2007, 11:10:21 AM »

Just back from vets, Andy is really pleased with her progress he is no longer worried about jaundice as her eyes are now whiter and so she is now off medication.
He is concerned about her skin problem and has taken scrapings for culture, so its wait and see.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #39 on:** January 23, 2007, 09:07:03 AM »

What an utter sweetie she is!

Please give her a big fuss from me.

Littlebobo · « **Reply #38 on:** January 22, 2007, 21:05:09 PM »

Bless little Tea Bag ..( I prefer that to Katy to be honest LOL) ...She is just gorgeous, I do hope that it is nothing and she is at full health and in her new forever home soon enough ..

Well done to the workmen for actually trying to help ...and of course once again to you for taking her under your wing xx

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #37 on:** January 22, 2007, 19:01:36 PM »

I am so glad that she is doing so well, fingers crossed for good news at the vets.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2007, 16:38:09 PM »

Christine madam Katy is really bright today, she has had a satchet of Felix as good as it looks, Royal Canin dry and is now enjoying Natures Menu for tea. She is due back at vets tomorrow so will update then.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #35 on:** January 22, 2007, 13:08:05 PM »

How is Katy today, Teresa?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #34 on:** January 21, 2007, 19:08:18 PM »

Fingers crossed you are worrying for nothing T.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #33 on:** January 21, 2007, 17:41:33 PM »

Shes eaten a little dry food and I have just given her some Natures Menu which she has picked at so hopefully I am worrying for nothing.
Perhaps shes having tea withdrawal and is craving for a cuppa

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #32 on:** January 21, 2007, 16:19:41 PM »

I do hope it is just the change of circumstances and diet etc that are affecting Katy...

xC

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #31 on:** January 21, 2007, 16:14:35 PM »

Do hope she is OK.................now why wont mine use cat beds, prob cos they are spoilt and they havent had to live as a stray for a long time now, in Sasas case.

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #30 on:** January 21, 2007, 12:12:02 PM »

Quote from: Teresa Pawcats on January 21, 2007, 11:14:14 AM

Katy is a little down today,not really wanting to eat much and her third eyelids are showing,

Hopefully its just the antibiotics kicking in and making her feel a bit a bit off. Finger crossed. She's gorgeous.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #29 on:** January 21, 2007, 11:42:37 AM »

Aww!!

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2007, 11:14:14 AM »

Katy is a little down today,not really wanting to eat much and her third eyelids are showing, attached a picture of her in new soft bed which she absolutely loves.

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Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #27 on:** January 20, 2007, 19:53:56 PM »

Aww, fingers crossed for her.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #26 on:** January 20, 2007, 10:45:49 AM »

Quote from: Teresa Pawcats on January 20, 2007, 10:41:56 AM

Katy seems to be doing remarkably well without the tea We got a normal poo from her this morning so hopefully all will be well.
She continues to show improvement each day and is eating well and thoroughly enjoying the safety of her pen.
Assuming all goes well and an owner doesnt come forward I have a home lined up already.

Fingers very tightly crossed for Katy!

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #25 on:** January 20, 2007, 10:41:56 AM »

Katy seems to be doing remarkably well without the tea

We got a normal poo from her this morning so hopefully all will be well.
She continues to show improvement each day and is eating well and thoroughly enjoying the safety of her pen.
Assuming all goes well and an owner doesnt come forward I have a home lined up already.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #24 on:** January 19, 2007, 15:23:52 PM »

Quote from: Teresa Pawcats on January 19, 2007, 15:15:43 PM

as long as she is happy bright and cheerful thats the main thing. and she is so very happy now.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #23 on:** January 19, 2007, 15:15:43 PM »

Christine
Andy (vet) has put her on antibiotics and wants to see her again next week I am assuming that the whites of her eyes will be less yellow then if its just infection though not sure.We will do blood tests anyway, but as long as she is happy bright and cheerful thats the main thing. and she is so very happy now.

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