anybody need a cat or two?? :)

[cristy]

I have realized that the problem with Bengal's ears is due to ear mites...he is scratching himself bloody every day. He occassionally lets me pet him, but I know that he isn't going to let me put drops in his ears. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP HIM???? Does anybody have any ideas? I noticed yesterday too that his empty eye socket was kind of drippy with bloody mucous. I really want to try to get him to the vet (my sister offered to pay for it), but I can't just put a trap out because I could end up catching any one of about 8 different cats.

[Karen]

The poor thing! How regularly will he approach you? If you carried a towel and a pillow case, might you be able to catch him? He really needs to get the mites treated and should see the vet.

[Medusa]

Yes, I agree w/Karen on this one. If possible, get him to your vet. I know how hectic it is w/moving, believe me, but he came to your attention and you're obviously concerned or you wouldn't be posting about it. Good luck w/this. I know it isn't easy for you right now.

[Moesha]

I believe Revolution treats ear mites. You may be able to check with your vet about using that. If the kitty will let you pet it, you just need to squeeze the liquid vile onto the back of its neck making sure it is in contact with skin and not just hair. It is much easier to do than the drops in the ears. Believe me. Been there. Done that!

[cristy]

I am definately going to check on the Revolution....thanks Moesha! It isn't the time that it will take to get him better that is bothering me...I just don't want to scare him off before I can "dose" him and have him quit coming here altogether. He is soooo finicky! He has only let me pet him 2-3 times and the last time he kinda pushed up against my hand, so I figured we were making progress. Today he came over to eat and wouldn't let me within 6 feet of him....he even left before he was finished eating because I was watching him too intently. Does Revolution help to keep mosquitoes and gnats off too? I noticed some gnats by his cuts and a mosquito on his nose tonight. Also, How long does it last? Thanks for all of the help so far!

[Catty1]

I hate to suggest this...but is there something you could put in his food that might make him sleepy (CHECK WITH THE VET!) so you could catch him? Or does a vet or animal society somewhere have a live trap you could borrow?

Sounds like the poor guy needs some vet attention...

Bless you for trying to help him...