Sorry this is going to be long ...
Geraldine was left behind when her elderly owner moved to assisted living last fall. She is a 9-10 year-old tortoiseshell who weighs about 7 pounds.
My friend is a neighbor of the owner. She has a colony, all of which are fixed. Of course Geraldine found her. At the time, her tongue was hanging out of her mouth, she drooled constantly and she smelled!
My friend doesn't make much money, so if someone needs a vet, I usually take them. Geraldine had not been spayed and had an abcess around her rotten teeth. A shot of Covenia, tooth removal and a spay later, she was soon doing well.
Last week, I delivered some food to my friend and saw Geraldine for the first time since February. Her coat looked awful! I asked my friend and she said she hadn't wanted to tell me about it because it came and went. Apparently, Geraldine has groomed herself bald.
I made an appointment and we took her. That vet said it was either food allergies or flea allergies. (My freinds treats everyone in the summer but had missed Geraldine this month)
She got a shot of Covenia as there was some skin infection and the vet updated her shots.
He also found large lumps in her groin and under her neck. He said if they cleared up with Covenia, it was infection. If not, it's probably cancer. Anyone have an experience with this?
Geraldine lives mostly outside (my friend has a shed fixed up for her outside cats.)
We got some Proplan (kitten) just for her and my friend is going to monitor her. Geraldine will not come into the house at all, so ...
Any thoughts?
All vibes will be appreciated.
Geraldine was left behind when her elderly owner moved to assisted living last fall. She is a 9-10 year-old tortoiseshell who weighs about 7 pounds.
My friend is a neighbor of the owner. She has a colony, all of which are fixed. Of course Geraldine found her. At the time, her tongue was hanging out of her mouth, she drooled constantly and she smelled!
My friend doesn't make much money, so if someone needs a vet, I usually take them. Geraldine had not been spayed and had an abcess around her rotten teeth. A shot of Covenia, tooth removal and a spay later, she was soon doing well.
Last week, I delivered some food to my friend and saw Geraldine for the first time since February. Her coat looked awful! I asked my friend and she said she hadn't wanted to tell me about it because it came and went. Apparently, Geraldine has groomed herself bald.
I made an appointment and we took her. That vet said it was either food allergies or flea allergies. (My freinds treats everyone in the summer but had missed Geraldine this month)
She got a shot of Covenia as there was some skin infection and the vet updated her shots.
He also found large lumps in her groin and under her neck. He said if they cleared up with Covenia, it was infection. If not, it's probably cancer. Anyone have an experience with this?
Geraldine lives mostly outside (my friend has a shed fixed up for her outside cats.)
We got some Proplan (kitten) just for her and my friend is going to monitor her. Geraldine will not come into the house at all, so ...
Any thoughts?
All vibes will be appreciated.
