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My indoor-only kitty got outside for the first time ever! I have always worried about this, because the lady I got him from had all four of his paws declawed, so he's pretty defenseless and/or unable to even climb a tree. Anyway, I had left a window pushed up a few inches last night, and when I got up this morning, my kitty was missing and the screen from the open window was lying on the ground outside. (I was so distraught!) Went outside with a bag of cat food, rattling the bag, calling the kitty...and within minutes he came slinking around the side of the house, looking quite weary and more than willing to come inside. Once inside, I gave him a once-over. He has a broken whisker and when I ran my hands gently over him, he meowed when I touched his left side, and seemed to be favoring this spot. He seemed exhausted, so I gave him fresh water and food and let him rest. This evening, he seems to have "bounced back" quite a bit and is eating and drinking water normally, but I notice he's grooming this spot on his left side a bit and I felt something like matted fur there briefly, but he won't let me touch that spot. I definitely think he got some sort of wound there. (BTW he's a maine coon mix, so is something of a long-haired kitty.)
This may seem like a stupid question, but should I take him to the vet immediately, or wait a few days and see if this spot seems to heal up? Though my kitty is our only beloved family pet, I really can't afford a vet bill at all right now. I am worried though, and may end up taking him just to ease my mind if nothing else.
I would so appreciate any opinions or advice!
This may seem like a stupid question, but should I take him to the vet immediately, or wait a few days and see if this spot seems to heal up? Though my kitty is our only beloved family pet, I really can't afford a vet bill at all right now. I am worried though, and may end up taking him just to ease my mind if nothing else.
I would so appreciate any opinions or advice!