Ally Cat Updates

[Emeraldgreen]

I would like to add that I too would contribute towards either another reading or a vet visit or both. Having these things done wouldn't do any harm and maybe, it might result in some kind of resolution which would be such a blessing. Perhaps having her examined from head to toe under some sedation would provide some information otherwise unknown.
My husband and I are moving soon and we are hoping to find another home with acreage. Part of me wonders if I couldn't somehow make a space for her, with her own little outbuilding with heat and a large enclosed run where she wouldn't have to deal with other cats. My other cats have a super big outdoor run right now (70 feet by 20 feet) and they seem to really like it. But making her travel again might set her back even further and who knows what my husband would think about this idea! I don't think he'd be keen on it but I might be able to talk him into it. But if there is even a possibility that I could do it, it wouldn't be for months because we're listing our place this Friday. It would also depend on if we found another place that has acreage or not.
And of course, it may not be something that Jenn feels is right for Ally. It just breaks my heart thinking of this poor soul, feeling so angry/upset and not being able to find a way to be any different.
Jenn, does Ally come at you (in attack mode) when you just walk in the room sometimes or is it usually related to when you are about to touch her or move her? Does eye contact set her off? I'm just trying to get a better idea of how she is.
Anyway, in the meantime, I hope the Clomicalm will make a dent and get her to the next point whatever that might be. My thoughts are with you Jenn.

[AbbyMom]

Get her into the vet. TELL them to handle her like a feral! EMPHASIZE that she bites without waning or cause! Then......have her examined for ANY possible problem causing her pain.

I think I can safely assume that many people, from this thread alone, will donate in order to get the vet tests needed to help Ally.

The first week I started volunteering at the adoption center, there was a cat that scared me a lot. Took leather gloves to get her back in the cage. I almost quit.

Please note: She wasn't vicious 100% of the time, but was unpredictable. Sound familiar?

A SAINT of a man adopted her. Six months later he stopped by and told me what her problem was. She had a severe gum infection with exposed roots in her mouth. (Vet "missed" it.)

When she got bumped or thought she was getting bumped, she got vicious.

That poor cat was in severe pain constantly. Once she was healed, she was a normal house cat that simply hated other cats.

For your own peace of mind, have Ally checked thoroughly. We will help with $.

Then, you will know that you did everything possible for her. This is important for both you and Ally.

[jazzcat]

Wowza, what a rough reading. I don't put much into that myself but I know a lot of you on here do.

I do think the vet check would be a good idea before any major decisions are made.

Jenn, again I want you to know I support your decision 100%.

[Catty1]

Jenn...read Abbymom's thread...I will chip in too.

Okay, maybe Ally got bent out of shape by Connor...but she might be in some real pain from something simple.

Please give her that chance...it would be awful to have her PTS and find out there was some very treatable cause for her black moods.

HUGS!

[jennielynn1970]

Hey guys.. I'm going to take her to a different vet than the one I had taken her to previously. She had been checked out back in July when I became really concerned. I wanted to make sure she she didn't have any diseases, cause I couldn't read all the records from the Arabic vet. You never know what they can come in contact with.

There is still about $350 bucks in the bank in her account, so don't bring out your checkbooks right now.

I'll let you know when I get her into another vet and see what they say. I'll aim for next week since this week is hectic.

[Catty1]

PT Prayers for you and for Ally!

Would be nice if you can find a vet who reads Arabic - or a staff member does.

Hey, Jenn...here is a REALLY crazy idea...IF she is total evil (which I don't think so, as she was a sweet kitty for a few years), is there a pet exorcist?

I'm not kidding. Never heard of one, but haven't looked...

HUGS!

ETA: Don't bother searching...just kookoos out there...but seriously, a prayer circle. Laying on of hands...well...maybe not yet. Just thinking of a spiritual angle for Ally.

[Lizzie]

Very, very glad you are taking her to a vet. You will probably have to Ace her first, I know I would! As someone else said, mouth problems can cause enormous changes in behavior. Several cats that were considered feral at the shelter where I work were found to have severe dental disease. Once that was resolved, they became lap cats. We will all be hoping that there is an underlying medical cause that has made her behavior so extreme. I don't think she'll ever be a lap cat, though.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, Nancy's reading sure was hard to read. I'm glad to hear that you'll be taking Ally to another vet to get her thoroughly checked out. Hopefully he'll find that she has something that can be easily treated and that this is causing her to act out. If not I hope that prozac will help her. I support whatever decision you end up making for her. I'm so glad that you're giving her a another chance. I'll continue to keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I like Nancy... I think she is very good.. BUT I just wanted to add...

I had a reading from her about one of my "vicious kitties"... I was told the same thing, never going to change, evil, no way she will change, put her to sleep.
I opted not too, and within 3 months of the reading, well, my cat is happy, healthy and COMPLETELY the sweetest cat on the planet. While I do believe that Nancy has great insight into animals AND their feelings, I just want to point out, that sometimes, they can be wrong.... In this case, she was....

[Emeraldgreen]

I like Nancy... I think she is very good.. BUT I just wanted to add...

I had a reading from her about one of my "vicious kitties"... I was told the same thing, never going to change, evil, no way she will change, put her to sleep.
I opted not too, and within 3 months of the reading, well, my cat is happy, healthy and COMPLETELY the sweetest cat on the planet. While I do believe that Nancy has great insight into animals AND their feelings, I just want to point out, that sometimes, they can be wrong.... In this case, she was....

I'm so glad you wrote this. It is a very important addition to this thread and shines a hopeful light where is it is very much needed. Thank you.

[carole]

I agree with emeraldgreen,i think your post is extremely valuable, and i am glad you stopped by to post this,i personally have little faith in this type of thing, however i respect that others firmly believe in it,but it just goes to show how wrong they can be, taking her to the vet is indeed a wise choice on your part, i wish you well and all the best of luck with the visit, let us hope there is a positive outcome to it all.

[shais_mom]

I too am glad that Katie wrote that -
I have used Nancy and found her amazing.
All the finger pointing at her being a fraud was starting to leave a really bad taste in my mouth for PT
And I don't ever remember Ally being a happy go lucky cat.
But I can't find posts of Julie's back that far...

[Kirsten]

I'm also glad to read this, maybe there's still hope that Ally will find a way out of her own personal hell...

Hope the other new vet has some new ideas how to help her.

Jenn, I'm glad you're not giving up on her!

Kirsten

[carole]

Staci i guess even the best can be wrong at times, I don't think anyone would put an animal to sleep based on a reading anyhow.

On reading the pet of the day article by Julie, it sounds as though Ally was a completely different cat back then, i certainly could not believe she was writing about the same cat,so maybe introducing connor did have an effect, but you would not think it would be so drastic would you? it is indeed puzzling as to why a cat would be so aggressive, so i think the vet check will indeed be a good idea for sure.

[Medusa]

All the finger pointing at her being a fraud was starting to leave a really bad taste in my mouth for PT

I think she wasn't being called a fraud; I think most of us agree that her choice of words was unfortunate. Nancy's provided a wonderful service to a lot of PTers.