Feral Cat Rescuer
[QUOTE=jazzcat]Should I work with him for a day or so before I take him into the vet?
No! Get him fixed and if you have a bathroom, seclude him in there. It will take time, but with food and patience you can tame him. BTW...CONGRATULATIONS on both!! I will send you protocols on taming feral kittens.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a full management plan in which stray and feral cats already living outdoors in cities, towns, and rural areas are humanely trapped, then evaluated, vaccinated, and sterilized by veterinarians. Kittens and tame cats are adopted into good homes. Healthy adult cats too wild to be adopted are returned to their familiar habitat under the lifelong care of volunteers
Needs a helmet!
I'm pretty sure my vet won't spay and neuter this young. I think they will do it three weeks after the last vaccination. So I should take him in immediately for his first vaccination and check up or give him a day or two to settle down?Originally Posted by K & L
From Decker with Love
Feral Cat Rescuer
Ours will fix as long as they weigh 2 lbs. I would take him to the vet right away and get things rolling. This way you can get whats needed done on him and get him out of the trap. If they won't fix yet, then at least you'll have this done and can start the taming process.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a full management plan in which stray and feral cats already living outdoors in cities, towns, and rural areas are humanely trapped, then evaluated, vaccinated, and sterilized by veterinarians. Kittens and tame cats are adopted into good homes. Healthy adult cats too wild to be adopted are returned to their familiar habitat under the lifelong care of volunteers
Needs a helmet!
Thanks Lisa. I was going to try to get him in the large pet carrier but I will wait till my vet is back in from lunch and see if they can see him today. If so I will let them get him out of the trap and into a crate for me. I'm kind of nervous of doing it by myself and Richard won't be home till late.
From Decker with Love
Feral Cat Rescuer
It's best to leave him in the trap. It's easier for the vets to handle in the trap. There's more chance of getting bit when the ferals are in carriers.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a full management plan in which stray and feral cats already living outdoors in cities, towns, and rural areas are humanely trapped, then evaluated, vaccinated, and sterilized by veterinarians. Kittens and tame cats are adopted into good homes. Healthy adult cats too wild to be adopted are returned to their familiar habitat under the lifelong care of volunteers
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Well Lisa had all the information that you needed. I just want to say good work on getting momma and baby #4. I think with love, kindness and patience this little one and momma will come a long way. Good work Lori!!!
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Way to go! I'm so glad you were able to get that last baby too! Mom will be spayed and have a safe place to be fed, and I bet in time even she will become more tame! Baby is just being a hissy cat and will settle down before long too, I'm guessing! Lisa is the resident feral expert, though, and she has given you great advice!
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