Continuation of free kittens in Butler

[rebeccahowes]

Hi everyone, on Wensday I have to catch the final adult feral cat in order to get her spayed. She has a big wound on her neck which I am going to get treated at the vets. I am not sure how to catch her without hurting her neck. My husband normally catches the cats by grabbing them like the mom does. I am scared that this will hurt her. Also, I could not catch her for her last appointment and they will be very mad if I don't make it to this appointment. Does anyone have ideas on how to catch a feral cat? Thanks!!

[Catty1]

Big towel or smaller blanket (THICK), drop it over her from behind and pick up the writhing fabric!

Prayers that you can catch her...and maybe she will get a bit more friendly after the surgery.

[Emeraldgreen]

Hi Rebecca, is there anyway you can get ahold of a 'heart trap' through the vet? They said they usually have one on hand but a few months ago it was on loan but it's probably been returned by now. You wouldn't have much time to get her used to eating in it but it's worth a try. If you get the trap you can try and lock up all the other cats in different rooms so they don't get caught in it or better yet, try and corral her into one room by herself. Then put a plate of stinky cat food in the back of the trap and set it. When she goes in to eat, the door will fall behind her. The only thing is that she will need to be fasted from midnight the night before the surgery. Do you think the vet would allow you to bring her in the day before if you manage to catch her? That way they can put her in a larger cage at the clinic until the following morning.

If you can't get a trap, Candace's idea of a heavy blanket or towel is a good one. Just make sure you put her into a cage after that because you don't want to try and take her to the vet just wrapped in a blanket. I met someone a few weeks ago in Northern B.C. who took their cat to the vet for a wound on it's neck and had it wrapped in a blanket and when the husband got out of the car with the cat in his arms, it jumped down and bolted into the woods across from the vet clinic. That was a month ago and they haven't seen their poor cat.

[rebeccahowes]

Both of you have very good ideas. I was going to call the vet on Tuesday and ask them if I catch her, can I bring her in early. That way I have two days to catch her. I will call about the have a heart trap. I am worried about what happened to her neck. It is a big wound. I am going to ask them to treat the wound and de flea at the same time. It is so exhausting with feral cats. You want to treat them, but they won't let you.

[Moesha]

I hope that you are able to get the kitty!

[rebeccahowes]

I wanted to let everyone know that I caught the last feral cat and got her to the vets to be spayed. It took seven people to catch her and my husband got bit pretty bad. I had them put flea meds on her. She had a big sore on her neck from scratching fleas. She is home now, but the bad thing is she got out an open window. I hope she comes back. The other two kittens are going to be neurtred in October when they are six months old. After that, all of my cats will be taken care of. The cat that came home today had kittens 8 weeks ago. They said she was pregnant at the doctors. That would have been six litters of kittens I would have had. I came to you guys because I did not want to become the next Tiger Ranch. Thank you all so much for making my dream come true. I would have never been able to afford to get all of my cats fixed. I have nine now and it does not seem to bad. Thanks everyone!!

[momtomany]

If your husband got bit, he will probably will need to go on antibiotics. Unfortunately it is very easy to get a infection from a bite, especially if it is a puncture wound. Most common treatment is usually Augmentin.

[carole]

yes please take hubby to see about that bite especially a feral cat, who know's what bugs are in her mouth, Ash bit our daughter a week ago and i got her straight on to them, and she is fine, Augmentin can be be very tough on the old tummy, she was given amoxicillian, so there are other' suitable ones out there.

Cat bites can become very serious indeed, please take care and WELL DONE both of you, awesome what you have been doing, and i am so happy to hear you managed to get her, you are doing a wonderful job, i cannot praise you enough.

[Emeraldgreen]

Hi Rebecca, I'm so glad to hear that your last feral has been spayed! That is great. Two kitties to go and your done.
How is the feral doing and has her wound cleared up? Has she come back yet?

[rebeccahowes]

I do not know how she is doing. She is really upset with us and stays outside most of the time. I have not seen her for two days. I am really worried about her. I hope she is ok. Hopefully she will be ok. She was pregnant too. My other two feral cats are feeding the kittens and cleaning them. I talked to the people who do the cats for low cost and they said I can bring my last two cats in October to be neurted. One of the kittens is going potty anywhere but the cat litter box. Does anyone have advice on how to get him to go in the cat litter box. I am constantly cleaning it and the others do not mind going in the cat litter box. Thanks for everyone's concerns and prayers.

[Catty1]

Is it possible to set up an extra box? Even a cardboard one, temporarily? Some kitties are funny and want their own potty space!


I hope you see the feral girl soon! PT Prayers for that girl.

[rebeccahowes]

Is it possible to set up an extra box? Even a cardboard one, temporarily? Some kitties are funny and want their own potty space! (quote)..


I have an extra kitty potty box. I can set that up for the kitten, but how do I keep the other kitties from using the box? Especially, when I am sleeping. I used to have a cat that ate on top of the refrigerator. She would look down on all of the other cats eating on the floor. Cats are funny. My house is starting to smell really bad. The kitten was going in our bathroom so we keep the bathroom closed. Now he is going anywhere and everywhere. I clean up six poop piles a day. I have never had this problem before. I saw the cat that got spayed sitting on my front porch this eve. She will not come in the house. I feel so sad. I loved her alot, even though I was not allowed to pet her. She had a great personality. The other cats seem to have no problems with us trapping them and taking them to the doctors. At least I am glad that she has her rabies shots, flea medicine, and was spayed.

[Catty1]

Is your bathroom big enough to put the other litter box in it, and show the kitten where it is? I'm just thinking - if that is where it decided to potty to begin with, you might want to go with the flow (so to speak) until a home for the kitten turns up (I know, I know...but some day).

Given that the kitten picked a particular spot, maybe s/he is feeling territorial with a lot of other cats around. This individual kitten just might be quirky that way!

I am glad the feral girl is back. Take heart - she didn't hide from you for days and days, so she may 'come back' more than she is now. Glad she reappeared...are you able to see if her neck is healing? Was the vet able to treat it at all?

HUGS - you're a great meowmom!

[rebeccahowes]

I was not able to see her neck. I could not get very close. The vet gave her a shot to stop the scratching. Hopefully, all is well with her sore. I put a cat litter box close to the bathroom and the kitten went in it and pooped. That was amazing. Thanks for the advice. I hope he continues and the other cats don't try to use his box. Thanks so much!!!

[Catty1]

I hope he continues and the other cats don't try to use his box.

Have you tried writing his name on it?

Good show!