cat tick and flea collar dangerous

[mwallace056]

We are very glad we could help you and her, even so I didn't do much to help you

 

[Margret]

Yes, there's no need to worry about how much she sleeps, it's healthy. It also means that she feels safe around you, as she should.

And no, I don't think they'll start taking care of her, either. They've shown no signs of responsibility so far, that I can see. I do hope they don't have any children, and I'm very glad that you have a mum and dad who love you and take proper care of you. Different species have different needs in such matters as food and sleep and so forth, but when it comes right down to it we all need the exact same things that our pets need -- to be loved and cared for.

So what is your cat's name?

Margret

 

[catgirl28]

Hi columbine , mwallance056 amd margret
thank you allll soooo much you are literally
the BEST!!! You guys have helped me soooo much
when I joined this form I thought no one will help
me but you 3 helped and helped and helped
and you never got sick of me wow ....Thank you margret soo much becuase you helped
me from the very start ,
columbine and mwallance056 thank you even though
you didnt help me at the start you were propely
busy with other people,,,,, you helped
sooooo much 2
anyways I didnt get that margret
t
her owners already have children
and I dont really know the name of her
I just call her meow becuase
shd has a cute meow

Thank you alllllllllllllllllllllllll........

 

[catgirl28]

You guys I been abit worried since today
because I saw the cat she came and her fur
was a little bit off here's a picture
can you please tell me what is it its not a
clear picture sorry

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• catgirl28
• Apr 29, 2015

Thank you

 

[Columbine]

I'm not sure what caused that. Most likely either she got in a fight or caught under a fence/bush or something. So long as the skin is intact (not cut/scratched etc) I wouldn't worry too much. If there is a cut bathe the area with warm salty water if you can, and do it once or twice a day until the skin heals (it might be a good idea to do this tonight in any case, just to be safe). This should clean the area and help prevent infection. She might be a bit sore around there, so be gentle with her. If, over the next few days, the skin redden and starts to swell she might need veterinary attention. In that case you'll have to speak to her 'official' owners. I really hope it's nothing. Sending her lots of healing vibes

 

[Columbine]

Just had a thought - its possible it's an insect bite (probably flea) that's got infected. Look and feel very carefully for swelling and redness - especially to see if it looks to have a center with redness around it. If that's the case, the salt water is still a good idea, but she will have to see a vet as it may need antibiotics.

 

[catgirl28]

Thank you columhine
I will try the salty water
thing so you just need to add salt in to water and
then put it on her skin
By the way if I even tell the owner
they wont care
and I will try to loook for redness around
if their I will try to take her
to the vet

Thank you

 

[Columbine]

Yes, it's just salt in warm water...about a tablespoon of salt to a mug full of water. Proportions aren't precise, it just needs to be salty. Having the water warm makes it easier to dissolve the salt. She may not like it much, so be prepared for that. Most cats hate getting wet anyway, and if there is a cut or infection it will sting...just like if you get salt into a cut yourself.

Hope it heals naturally, but do be prepared for a vet visit. It's good that Meow's got you to look out for her. She's lucky to have you.

 

[catgirl28]

Hey guys hi columbine
I saw the part where theirs no fur their
Is not cut their or its not surrounded by redness
and she seem fine it is just pink cloured
anyways today a scratching board , cat nip came through the
post I buyed it for her also a cat bed and 2 cat toys
are also coming . Finally she will have some
thing to sleep on other than by bed
sbe really likes my bed . Everytime I find her on it
CAT Hair but its okay I dont mint
she loves the scratching board
also I think im luckh to have her
before she came to me I wanted a cat soooo badly
I would always tell my sister about websites with
cat on them but then I stopped .
and then she came to me hahahha
thank you all bye

 

[catgirl28]

Sorry for the spelling mistakes

 

[Columbine]

What a lucky girl she is to have so many new things

Just keep a close eye on the bald spot and keep bathing it :cross: that it heals by itself.

 

[Margret]

It looks to me like she just lost some fur. If there's no wound to go with it it probably wasn't in a fight.

Warm salt water is a good idea. Try applying it with a cotton ball; she may not even notice that you got her wet. That's another reason to use warm water -- no shock to the cat.

Also, you don't need to spend a lot of money on toys. She'll be happy to chase a ball of crumpled paper, wrestle with the tube from the center of a roll of paper towels, play kitty hockey with a small plastic cap from something that's empty. I have a quad cane (a cane with four little feet on the bottom to give it stability and keep it from falling over when I set it down), and Jasmine thinks that's a cat toy! In other words, cats will play with anything that's available, with or without your approval. If you want to spend money on cat toys you certainly can, and I'm sure she'll appreciate the toys, but she'll appreciate any toy you give her, whether you buy it or improvise it. What she'll appreciate even more is if you play with her. This is a major bonding experience for cats and humans.

Also, please note that I don't mean to criticise you for buying toys for her; I'm just giving information that may protect your spending money for other things that you want.

Margret

 

[catgirl28]

Hi guys
hi columbine Margret when I looked at the bold spot
in the morning it was scratches on it then later when
I put the warm salty water on her bold spot then she was using
her long nailed feet to scrach the water off so many the scratches
came from her long nailes

And marget you weren't criticise me your giving me a good piece
of advice and everything you say guys say to me I take it as a consideration
because your information is soooooo goood!!! And I will try to spend
my money on important things for the cat

Thank you all

 

[Columbine]

She's scratching because it's uncomfortable, or even painful. Keep checking for any kind of swelling - you should be able to feel it vevn if it's hard to see. Continue the saltwater bathing. I hope she starts to heal soon.

 

[catgirl28]

Hi guys hi columbine
everytime I put the salty water she always scrayches their becuase
she doesnt like water and likes it thats disgusting
today I got her a gromming brusg she loves it and soo
much hair came out like a hairball alot of her hair goes on my bed
thanks

 

[Columbine]

If she continues to scratch it could be a sign that an infection is brewing. Try to notice if the scratching is just a response to the salt water or if it's happening a lot. It's normal not to like the water, but if she's continually fussing at the bald patch I'd be concerned. Also, if there's no sign of improvement and fur regrowth it could be an abscess. All I'm saying is be vigilant Really hope it sorts itself out.

 

[catgirl28]

Hi guys hi columbine
no i havent seen her itchy it if I havent put the salt water
after the salty water she itchy to take the water off
But if I see her ichty without water then I will see what
could be the problem and ehat caused it
what do you think caused the bold patch
I dont think its fleas becuase the fleas dont fall on My bed
becuase she sleeps their for a long period of time so if it was
the fleas they would fall everywhere
bye.........thanx

 

[Columbine]

I can't say what caused the bald patch without seeing it in person. It's possible she simply got caught on a fence/bush or similar and the fur got ripped out. Another possibility is she had an altercation with another cat or other animal (unlikely to be a full blown fight, though, in the absence of any other injuries/marks. The third possibility is that she had an old bite from a flea or some other insect and it got infected - the bald patch could be caused by an abscess. If there is no sign of hair regrowth soon (even the the area starting to go black with tiny hairs) then I would be thinking that an abscess is the most likely cause. That's why I keep saying to keep a close eye on it. An untreated abscess left long enough can lead to septicemea (blood poisoning caused by the infected pus getting into the bloodstream). If there's no improvement soon, I really would see a vet.

 

[catgirl28]

Hi guys
hi columbine yes she does have hair growing their
okay guys I really worried basically , I go to school
come back and everyday she be sleeping on my bed then my mum letz her in
I feed her at 12 clock go back to school come back at 3 and she then I let her
outside this time she came and was apparently really hungry she ate 2 toilet papers they were on the
stairs I didnt realise becuase it the attic stairs and im really worried my
mum told me this normal she would just go to sleep , then after eating
a little bit of toilet paper my dad saw the whiskas dry food and gave
it to her in her bowl I keep them both down dry and wet
but I had taken the dry kne upstair
okay my question after a long explanation is
can she get sick or ill after eating toilet paper
I didnt believe she ate untill I saw it
can she puke or do diarrhoea cause of it
thnx

 

[Columbine]

If you literally mean 2 pieces (ie 2 squares) it should pads ok. If you mean 2 rolls then that's more of a problem. Lots of cats like shredding paper/card - I'm sure little get ingested from time to time when they do that. Just watch out for constipation. You probably won't see her actual bowel movements as she spends time outside. Loss of appetite will be your biggest sign in that case.

Glad to hear the bald spot is healing. In a few days you should be able to stop bathing it