Topic: Cat has just attacked me! (Read 10470 times)

SpecialRed · « **Reply #58 on:** November 20, 2007, 23:16:29 PM »

Thought Id get a photo of him in his carrier before he never goes in it again!!

After being at the Vets

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #57 on:** November 09, 2007, 21:23:22 PM »

So pleased Barry and his tail will continue to live together

lucy · « **Reply #56 on:** November 09, 2007, 21:19:10 PM »

Good news about barry!

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #55 on:** November 09, 2007, 19:34:21 PM »

Sorry to hear about the poo

, but hey what great news about Barry

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #54 on:** November 09, 2007, 19:13:46 PM »

Woo Hoo

Great news

Shame about the poos

On a poo story note... When the boys went for their first jabs I didn't have a sense of smell whatsoever for medical reasons. I was in reception waiting to pay and Lukey had done a tiny little poo, there were about 5 people waiting and they all started talking rather loudly about how the vets didn't normally smell but how the stench today was unbearable. I had to confess to the smell coming from my tiny 10 week old kitten and they all went rather red and started studying their shoes

SpecialRed · « **Reply #53 on:** November 09, 2007, 19:03:21 PM »

Well Barrys Tails lives to fight another day!

Vet says e is fine and just to keep on the antibiotics until they run out.

He still managed to poo on the way there and on the way back, and it was chucking it down so we could not have the window open!

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #52 on:** November 09, 2007, 15:07:07 PM »

Good luck at the vets

sounds as if he's feeling less pain when you are cleaning it and a bit more relaxed about you touching it , clever boy Barry

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #51 on:** November 09, 2007, 15:03:16 PM »

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We had stopped when that pic was taken, he was checking out my parking!!!

"Hey mum - shall we get a taxi to the kerb....?"

SpecialRed · « **Reply #50 on:** November 09, 2007, 13:30:36 PM »

Ive got some ace pics of him in his 'Special collar' on! but cant get them of my phone! arghhh

He is doing better, were off to the vets at 6pm and hopefully hewill say is fine. He lets me dab it and put the gel on without even hissing so its obviously less painful. Its also sort of healing but still a bit makes me cringe cleaning it!

Cheers for all the comments.

I kind of prefer him without a collar at all, shuuuuh

We had stopped when that pic was taken, he was checking out my parking!!!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #49 on:** November 08, 2007, 18:22:25 PM »

Love the picture of Barry driving! Hope he doesn't use the mobile while he's at it - specially with him not wearing a belt !

Pheonix, Tabby's lovely. Good to hear that a lack of tail doesn't hold her back.

phoenix · « **Reply #48 on:** November 08, 2007, 16:42:28 PM »

from the suond of it i think the vet was prob just making things aware that he may need to prob not ment n e halm by it

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #47 on:** November 08, 2007, 16:38:40 PM »

Glad Barry is taking his tablets like a good boy

Hope his tail heals with no need for an amputation, have to agree that was a bit premature of the vet to even mention it.

Quote from: SpecialRed on November 08, 2007, 11:44:20 AM

Great pic but I noticed something and couldn't let it pass.... Barry doesn't seem to be wearing a seatbelt

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #46 on:** November 08, 2007, 15:51:21 PM »

WOW Tabby is a stunner she looks a right cheeky miss, she looks like a cat my friend had when we were growning up,
her cat but it preferred me

anyway she was called Tibby she was a gentle babe (sometimes)

phoenix · « **Reply #45 on:** November 08, 2007, 15:48:03 PM »

Tabby she 10yrs old

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #44 on:** November 08, 2007, 15:44:56 PM »

Phenoix your babe is beautiful whats his/her name

phoenix · « **Reply #43 on:** November 08, 2007, 15:35:19 PM »

hope he is on the mend and dosn't lose his tail my cat lost her tail at a young age i have attached a pic
being tailess dosn't effect them at all she still climbs jumps and all the things a normal cat dose

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #42 on:** November 08, 2007, 12:57:12 PM »

Barry you are clever and brave boy taking all your meds today, glad your on the mend

SpecialRed · « **Reply #41 on:** November 08, 2007, 11:44:20 AM »

Last night was the first night I have slept with my bedroom door open and I still have my toes!!

He came in at 4am and at 6am and slept next to me like a human, obviously i had little sleep during those two hours for fear of squashing his tail.

This morning I gave him his drops and tablet and he took them like a good boy. Im going to clean his wound at dinner time when the OH gets back from work, i cant wait!!

At present he is sleeping next to me and has been since 8am, yes I know we're both lazy but why not be, were both broke!

His abcess looks darker and less angry as it did yesterday which must be a good sign. Someone said something about the vet being a bit extreme and I have to agree I joked he might have to have it cut off before I went(who feels horrible now hey), so I do agree with you. He said the reason is because if it gets to his bones then there would be no way of it healing.

One things for sure, cats look daft with shaven tails!!!

For those who asked about the knee, its driving me mad, i dont have enough power in my leg too stretch and that is really annoying especially when you spend as much time sleeping as i do!

Barry likes the idea of driving but in practice he actually

himself!!

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #40 on:** November 08, 2007, 10:27:39 AM »

Morning hope you are both well today, and managed to get a sleep

Is Barry taking his meds ok, hope the tail is looking better

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #39 on:** November 08, 2007, 08:48:04 AM »

Big hugs to Barry this morning. How's your knee doing SR? Managing to cope OK? Must take care of yourself as Barry in big trouble otherwise.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #38 on:** November 08, 2007, 07:53:28 AM »

Fingers crossed it gets better, and doesn't need to be amputated - have to say it sounds a bit extreme to be telling you that straight away, there has to be ways of dealing with abscesses without that for all the ones that are in other places.

jetcleo · « **Reply #37 on:** November 08, 2007, 07:38:34 AM »

Hiya how's he doing this morning, hope everything goes ok for him

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #36 on:** November 08, 2007, 07:37:47 AM »

Hope Barry's feeling better this morning. Poor little soul. Must be very strange and confusing for him.

Here's hoping he can hang on to his tail.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #35 on:** November 07, 2007, 22:55:09 PM »

I hope it wonnt come to that. Archies tail was amputated in April and he managed fine without i His balance is good and he turns his stump round in a full circle which is rather alarming

I am sure Barry will be Ok

SpecialRed · « **Reply #34 on:** November 07, 2007, 22:49:01 PM »

He is no longer interested in his tail!!

He is snoozing on the stairs and seems alot more like himself since that collar came off. I did get some pics of him in it tho!!!

I might ring the vet and just say he seems alright without it , saying that he did say to put it on if he persist's in licking it, which he is'nt anymore. I think Im just worried about having a tail-less cat.

What would his balance be like??? He is rubbish anyway, as everytime on your lap for a cuddle his legs end up all over the place.

lucy · « **Reply #33 on:** November 07, 2007, 22:22:24 PM »

Poor boy, hope he gets better soon.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #32 on:** November 07, 2007, 22:20:23 PM »

Maybe he is better off without the collar then, its hard to tell from this end.

I feel so sorry for him and yes you should do the right thing and sleep on the floor next to him

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #31 on:** November 07, 2007, 22:18:16 PM »

Get in touch with the vet and tell him about the collar. Thinking about you and poor Barrie

SpecialRed · « **Reply #30 on:** November 07, 2007, 22:02:27 PM »

He has had an injection, and I have antibiotics and painkillers plus I also have to clean every day and cover it in some gel to help it stay clean. He was crying before( he had tears in his eyes). The Collar is not working, he can still lick it, and its distressing him. I have taken it off and watched him, he seems to lick the hair around it rather than the abcess, maybe as its been shaved. He seems alot more relaxed and can now put his head down and sleep, before he was walkin back and forth and generally looked stressed out. Looks like Im gonna stay up with him for a bit.

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #29 on:** November 07, 2007, 21:16:25 PM »

Awwww poor baby, hope it mends ok

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #28 on:** November 07, 2007, 21:04:10 PM »

have they given you any antibiotics for him or given him an injection? Kocka was allowed to lick hers, wasnt on tail though cos as disgusting as it sounds the licking cleans the pus out.

I do hope it gets better

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #27 on:** November 07, 2007, 20:51:27 PM »

Ahhhhh poor baby ... fingers crossed now the abscess has been popped it will be a bit more comfortable for him and hopefully it will heal ok.

SophiasMum · « **Reply #26 on:** November 07, 2007, 20:43:16 PM »

Quote from: SpecialRed on November 07, 2007, 20:36:55 PM

They said if it heals they wont need to, but they said I need to make sure he does not lick it. He is constantly licking his tail, the collar seems a couple of inches to short, as its as tight as it goes Im not sure what to do. the edge of the collar digs in when he tries to lick it and he yelps!! I cant sit up all night!

As long as the cone is on and you know that he can't take it off, I'm sure he will be ok, I know it might sound easy but you do need sleep.

SpecialRed · « **Reply #25 on:** November 07, 2007, 20:36:55 PM »

They said if it heals they wont need to, but they said I need to make sure he does not lick it. He is constantly licking his tail, the collar seems a couple of inches to short, as its as tight as it goes Im not sure what to do. the edge of the collar digs in when he tries to lick it and he yelps!! I cant sit up all night!

Mark · « **Reply #24 on:** November 07, 2007, 20:20:37 PM »

Poor Barry - they might have to amputate?

SophiasMum · « **Reply #23 on:** November 07, 2007, 20:19:19 PM »

I'm sorry hear that Barry attacked you , that lump that you found doesn't sound to clever, I would definatley get him checked into a vets A.S.AP.

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #22 on:** November 07, 2007, 19:46:18 PM »

Sorry to hear about poor Barry. Th collars do tend to make them walk in all directions but he will get a bit more used to it. Barry should not be able to get at his tail with the collar on so wondering if it needs adjusting. Have you tried valarian root might make Barry go crazy

SpecialRed · « **Reply #21 on:** November 07, 2007, 19:31:05 PM »

Well after waiting 40 mins with a stinky cat(took a poo in his box) we finally get to see the vet. I showed him the area and he said he would have to get a nurse as he was going to go mad when he touches it. Basically he had a big abcess on his tail. All im going to say is when he took him out the back he made the loudest howls and hisses I hve ever heard. He shaved his tail and popped the abcess. He said I need to go back in 2 days and if its not healing he may have it chopped off!!!! Gutted

He is no back home and has a collar on which makes him walk backwards and generally into things!! He walks across the lounge and straight into the sofa, its like he is blind! His collar does not stop him licking it tho, so Im not sure what to do. I got him cat nip so Im gonna try and get him stoned arrgghhhhh

What am I meant to do with a big bag of catnip??? looks like a big bag of dope!!!! Any Ideas? just ripped his mouse open and poured a load in - He is not a catnip cat!! lol

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #20 on:** November 07, 2007, 16:02:46 PM »

Poor Barry he sounds like he is in so much pain.....hope the vet can help him to feel better quick.

SpecialRed · « **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2007, 15:57:42 PM »

Its like watching a human with piles!

he has to gently place his bum down, so not to trap his tail. He also likes licking it alot.

I cant wait till the cat box gets here, so he can turn into the letter 'X'

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