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charlied0106

jojida said:
Peach bit the vet on Wednesday for the first time ever and I'm mortified!

She had her usual claw clip as she doesn't shed her little nails properly and they end up growing too long and too sharp. I think that the vet may have accidentally caught one of her little whiskers somehow when she was stroking her and then next time she went in for a stroke, Peach bit her! So embarrassing as I'd just been telling the vet about how she's such a sweet, affectionate girl. Showed me right up :rolleyes:
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This will make you feel better. My little rescue boy used to be good as gold at the vet, he was just really timid and really scared. Then, about two years ago, he was really ill, and the vet kept him in and sent him to the small animal hospital where he was kept in for 3 nights. Well, he was not accommodating at all! Ripped his little IV out his leg and tried to attack anybody who went near his little cage. He was obviously extremely scared, and was completely fine once I brought him home.

About a year later, I took him to the vet for his annual checkup, and I have never seen anything like it. He was hissing, growling attacking like the tasmanian devil. The vet had to bring in another vet, and both of them had to wear those big long gloves up to their shoulders to even attempt to handle him. They gave up in the end 😂

When I went outside the room with him to go home the receptionist just stared in amazement, and asked if that little thing was making all that noise 🙈🙈🙈

Laughing aside though, I do live in fear of any time he's now not well and I have to take him to the vet because he hasn't been since then and I really don't think he can.
 
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emm

charlied0106 said:
This will make you feel better. My little rescue boy used to be good as gold at the vet, he was just really timid and really scared. Then, about two years ago, he was really ill, and the vet kept him in and sent him to the small animal hospital where he was kept in for 3 nights. Well, he was not accommodating at all! Ripped his little IV out his leg and tried to attack anybody who went near his little cage. He was obviously extremely scared, and was completely fine once I brought him home.

About a year later, I took him to the vet for his annual checkup, and I have never seen anything like it. He was hissing, growling attacking like the tasmanian devil. The vet had to bring in another vet, and both of them had to wear those big long gloves up to their shoulders to even attempt to handle him. They gave up in the end 😂

When I went outside the room with him to go home the receptionist just stared in amazement, and asked if that little thing was making all that noise 🙈🙈🙈

Laughing aside though, I do live in fear of any time he's now not well and I have to take him to the vet because he hasn't been since then and I really don't think he can.
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Poor little boy, it reminds me of the videos of often see where cats are screaming hysterically for someone to open a door, door is opened and they move on to a cute little.miaow 😂
 
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Crumpet41

Crumpet41

jojida said:
Peach bit the vet on Wednesday for the first time ever and I'm mortified!

She had her usual claw clip as she doesn't shed her little nails properly and they end up growing too long and too sharp. I think that the vet may have accidentally caught one of her little whiskers somehow when she was stroking her and then next time she went in for a stroke, Peach bit her! So embarrassing as I'd just been telling the vet about how she's such a sweet, affectionate girl. Showed me right up :rolleyes:
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My old cat Freddy was the sweetest, most gentle little man, so I was gobsmacked to find he had a massive red banner on his vet record warning staff to handle him with care. Never really quite got to the bottom of why that was.
 
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RainbowFuzz

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The vet I have comes to my home which is wonderful as car journeys with the girls was always horrific for all of us. Now I shut them in my bedroom when the vet says they are on the way, Cleo always hides under the duvet bless her and Evie does get a bit hissy but dreamies and licky licks always helps!
 
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Ugh why do cats always make mess kn the least ideal place? I don't have carpet but have one small rug in the sitting room, last week little girl was sick all oner it. Today little boy was sick all over the sofa 🙄(they were both fine immediately after so not worried about them, thankfully, just annoying)
 
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Keikochan

Keikochan

I went for a nap today. I hoped at least 1 of the cats would keep me company. Today it was Boss #3 who followed me and totally surprised me cos she snuggled up by my neck and slept there with me for an hour or so. At some points she was purring and it was so comforting and nice. I'm so glad she is settling in well, not only with the other 2 Bosses but also with us 😻
She has been getting close to us like that at night while we sleep but I'm not sure if she has curled up and slept so long like that before, I hope so but might of missed it from being asleep. Really hope she continues to do this, and also hopefully the other 2 try it out and find it comfy too🐈‍⬛🐈
 
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Keikochan

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Boss#3 definitely slept curled up at my neck all night last night. I know cos I hadn't totally fallen asleep when she came in and got comfy soon after I went to bed, and she was still there when I woke up this morning!!!! 🙀😻🐈💤
 
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I'm not actually here

Dearest cat people

It is 3am here. Once again, I am up all night with a rescue cat who has been savaged (I'd send you a photo but you'd hate it as much as I do) by an abandoned feral Tom.

I've had over 4 weeks of poisonings, cat flu, and who knows what else. I'm beyond tired.

Fuel is now very expensive and the vet is a 1 hr each way trip, plus waiting. Plus costs. And, if you saw what I have, you wouldn't bother going to any of the vets within a 1-2 hour driving distance from here. Incompetent, uncaring and bleeping useless are words that spring to mind. Apologies, but it's true.

I need advice. Please.

The government and councils here are clearly not going to spend the money they have wisely. Well, they haven't to date.

It's spring. There are kittens everywhere. A 93 year old lady collared me by the bins the other day.... She has 4 kittens she is feeding but she can barely afford to feed herself.

My neighbours have 21 feral cats living on their terrace. The poor husband has to keep drowning newborn kittens when they find them. He hates it, but cannot see a choice.

Other neighbours also have multiple cats. Non cat people are starting to put down poison. It's a cruel and painful death.

Does anybody have any ideas, please?

I've 2 rescue cats tonight that I am treating the best I can, and trying to keep safe. I lost 1 very recently who shouldn't have died at all, but whatever poison they are using is vile and lethal. Eventually.

Any advice, please? I am NOT asking for money. Let me make that clear. I don't think money will solve this.
 
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If *anybody* knows how to get a vet with sterilisation experience to come and help with the many colonies around here, pls pls pls tell me who and how.

If we could at least start a basic capture, sterilise and release program, it would be a start. I and many others with rescue experience are utterly fed up of trying to explain this internationally recognised solution to people in the councils, vets etc.

Eta and I don't care if this 🍉 me. This situation urgently needs a solution.
 
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Crumpet41

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Do you run a rescue? Are there any vets nearby who would be able to advise? Or a cat charity who maybe be advise/ to help with neutering side of things . They may also be able to help rehome some of the feral cats.

I am not sure where you are location wise - can you please share the general area?
Sorry I can’t help more - it sounds like you are doing the best you can given the circumstances .
 
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