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Cant afford a Vet, took in stray, what can I do to help it?
A cat moved into the house the same night I did two days ago and lucky me theres a mice issue so the cat was welcomed into the house….although everyones ok with the cat in the house we cant afford a vet and the cat is rather skinny and is missing a few teeth (and bad breath! lol) but its very lovely and seems to be very happy here, loves to sit on my lap and be petted but I have no clue how to take care of a cat
were giving it cat food and water but I think it has trouble eating with his teeth gone…could it be a lack of vitamin thing that its teeth are gone?
how do I clean a cat?
what should i feed it?
Icant take it to the vet until i get paid next month
its such a character Id love to be able to help it
some advice would be grand!
Keywords: help stray cat vet vitamin
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Good for you for offering love, stability, and shelter to a little guy in need!
For the time being, get him some good quality food. If he’s missing some teeth, you probably want to go to canned wet food. If he’s seriously thin, give him kitten food for a few days. It’s much fattier and will help get a little weight on. If you go to a store like Petsmart where there is a Banfield Pet Hospital, one of the vet techs at the desk may be able to suggest a food for you.
As far as cleaning, they’re pretty self-sufficient in that way. If he’s really dirty from life outside, brush him out good. That can take care of a lot of the dirt & debris. They sell all sorts of wipes and shampoos for cats, but they generally are not very receptive to baths! Just try brushing & let him take care of the rest.
Check him out for fleas. If you pet him and feel little scabs, he probably has or had fleas. If you sift through his fur and see actual living fleas, quarantine him somewhere without carpet and treat him. Advantage will get rid of them extremely quickly. If he has fleas and he’s been all over your house already, you may need to treat your home. Another common issue with strays is worms or other intestinal parasites. As soon as you’re able to take him to the vet, be sure to have a fecal test done for parasites!
Good luck with your new little friend! Cats make great companions!
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I'm really happy that Pumpkin2008 took in a new cat, but as I say, if you can't afford a vet, you can't have a cat. Think about giving the cat to your local no-kill animal shelter.
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I do agree with johnisgood2.if you can not afford to take the cat to a vet now well how would you manage to take him back again and again. what are you going to do if they want you to bring the cat back in for more test. how would you afford that? your cat my have stomatitus. i have a cat that has stomatitus and it is not cheap.so please if you can not afford a vet do the cat a favor and give him to a no kill shelter.they will find the cat a new pet owner that can take care of him and give him a happy life.
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She didn't say she couldn't afford a vet - she said she had to wait for her check to come in.
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Just thought of this to add, after all of the comments about not being able to afford a vet... Some clinics/vets/etc. will offer some type of wellness plan for your cat - think of it as kitty health insurance. I have mine through Banfield and it covers all of her necessary shots, exams, dental, etc. throughout the year, plus allows free visits and discount on services beyond the plan (xrays, surgery, medication, even grooming!). You pay a small amount monthly instead of having to shell out big bucks every time you need to go in. Doing something like this may help make the vet more affordable over the long haul. It has saved me TONS. :)
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Great answer! And I’m sure this cat is very grateful for you for taking him and giving him a safe haven!
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You should feed it and give it all the treatment you can give it!!
Or you should give it to the nearist RSPCA.
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i think its great you are takind care of a new cat. im doing the same thing and i cant afford a vet my self.I SAY DO THE BEST YOU CAN.
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