Update on my feral friend

fastnoc

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I posted a thread last week about this feral that I've been caring for. She's got stomatitis, fleas and worms.  Here is the original thread

http://www.thecatsite.com/t/250680/ok-im-not-sure-how-to-handle-this-one

I got shots for the stomatitis (but it's a life long sickness and will always need shots) flea medicine and had her dewormned.

She's MUCH happier today, a week after the vet visit. Her bad breath is going away, the  really bad sores on her gums are healing and her coat looks much better.

she adopted her heated cat house immediately, the day I put it out. it doesn't get it hot, it just stays warm. but it's her house now for sure.

She doesn't leave much anymore, except to poop and explore. The problem I worried about is the other feral i take care of. he's a large male, and she's a very petite female (about 6.5 pounds). He's still got his berries and tho shy, I was worried he'd run her off.

when he first started coming around after she arrived she'd run under a car and hide from him. then he'd walk over, eat her food then spray the cat house. I added another bowl, and when i see them both here now, i feed them about 40 feet apart to keep the peace. But she is to the point that she started defending her territory. she no longer runs, and doesn't leave the cat house when he arrives. he won't spray it when she's in it. The cat house has two entrances so she could run if she wanted to, but chose to stay.

So things are coming along nicely. I got a collar on her with her rabies tag, and I go outside to sit with her several times a day. i hold her until she gets bored and jumps down (usually around an hour) while we sit and watch netflix movies on my laptop.

she's also stopped freaking out with glee when i come outside. she'll stay in her house just poking her head out. This is great because she's learning that it's not a rare occurance, she can just relax and be herself.

so really, I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. I'll take her back to the vet next Monday for a checkup and make sure she's healing as the vet expected, but I don't forsee a problem.

next step is to spend some time outisde wither her and the camera so i can get some good shots. :)
 

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That sounds lovely. She's a happy girl now.

See if you can get Mr. Tomcat trapped and neutered. He'll be fathering feral kittens all over the place otherwise!

Thought of getting her microchipped in addition to the collar?
 
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yeah i plan to TNR the tomcat. he's a very sweet cat, just timid. i can get as close as about 2 feet from him, IF i'm handing him food :) but he's got a really cute chubby little face. I'll catch him sooner or later.

as for the girl, yes she's very happy now. Since she is spayed she's not a problem. I am very sure she was a pet to someone and got put out. I'd bet it's because of her Stomatitis. if left untreated the breath is HORRIBLE. But it doesn't matter now, I'll do whatever i have to so I can keep her healthy.

I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Well, if I could bring her inside it'd be better, but that's not an option.
 
 
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