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Keith - 11 Dec 2004 18:18 GMT

I have an outdoor cat I've had for about 5 years. I noticed a few weeks ago
that he had a place on him that looked like an injury. First of all, this
cat is semi-wild. I can pet him sometimes when feeding, but that's about it.
I noticed yesterday that he has more places on him. I tried to get him into
a pet carrier yesterday to take him to the vet, however, I was not
successful. I was able to take a picture of what I'm talking about. Please
take a look at this picture. I'm just not sure if this is an injury or
something else.

http://webpages.charter.net/kmiller2001/DSC_0776.JPG

Thanks so much,

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I.P.Freely - 11 Dec 2004 18:49 GMT

> I have an outdoor cat I've had for about 5 years. I noticed a few weeks ago
> that he had a place on him that looked like an injury. First of all, this
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> Thanks so much,

Not sure what it is but get him to a vet asap, looks nasty.

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Keith - 11 Dec 2004 19:00 GMT

Thanks, I'm really trying to get him to a vet, but I'm afraid it is about
impossible. I've even tried to get him into a pet carrier with chicken, but
it did not work.

>> I have an outdoor cat I've had for about 5 years. I noticed a few weeks
> ago
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> Not sure what it is but get him to a vet asap, looks nasty.

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I.P.Freely - 11 Dec 2004 20:01 GMT

> Thanks, I'm really trying to get him to a vet, but I'm afraid it is about
> impossible. I've even tried to get him into a pet carrier with chicken, but
> it did not work.

Try a duvet cover or something large that will entangle him (and his claws)
long enough for you to grab.

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BarB - 11 Dec 2004 19:19 GMT

>I have an outdoor cat I've had for about 5 years. I noticed a few weeks ago
>that he had a place on him that looked like an injury. First of all, this
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>http://webpages.charter.net/kmiller2001/DSC_0776.JPG

Where are you? Someone may be able to lend you a trap.
Call your vet. Many have traps for their clients or they may be
willing to diagnose from the picture and give you treatment to add to
food.

BarB

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Keith - 11 Dec 2004 19:23 GMT

I'm in North Carolina. Actually, I just got this picture today. I'm going to
take it to my Vet and hopefully, she can tell me what it is OR give me some
medicine I can add to food.

>>I have an outdoor cat I've had for about 5 years. I noticed a few weeks
>>ago
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> BarB

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Mary - 11 Dec 2004 21:17 GMT

>I was able to take a picture of what I'm talking about. Please
>take a look at this picture. I'm just not sure if this is an injury or
>something else.

That's a nasty sore. He may get infected. I'd borrow a hav-a-hart cat trap,
trap him and take him to the vet in that. Maybe he just needs a steroid shot
and antibiotics. I'm not a vet.

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Mike Rhino - 12 Dec 2004 01:07 GMT

I don't know how big your carrier is. If you had a larger carrier, it might
be easier to shove him in. You could also try a top loading model.

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jacquie0 - 13 Dec 2004 04:01 GMT

>>I have an outdoor cat I've had for about 5 years. I noticed a few weeks
>
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> I don't know how big your carrier is. If you had a larger carrier, it might
> be easier to shove him in. You could also try a top loading model.

Regardless of whether or not it is an injury or anything else, I would
get your furbaby to a vet pronto. As for getting him in the carrier,
stand the carrier on its end solid side down. Get a hold of your cat by
the scruff of the neck and then put him in the carrier butt end first.
Some cats don't like going in to darker spaces head first. The other
thing that you can do is, find out when your appointment at the vets is.
If it is a day or two away, (or longer), set the carrier somewhere out
of the way, with the door open. Chances are that your cats curiosity
will get the best of him and he will explore the carrier on his own.
When it is time for him to be put in the carrier, he might not feel as
threatened. I do this with my two cats all the time, and now I can't put
the darn thing away, because my female (Swiffer) sleeps in it all the
time. Hope this helps.

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