~Could it be Lilly is being fed elsewhere ...
I hope she did not eat a sick bird or rodent !
I hope she did not eat a sick bird or rodent !
~Could it be Lilly is being fed elsewhere ...
I hope she did not eat a sick bird or rodent !
Anything is possible but clearly she is very ill. Dr thought bird or rodent too. She leaves me mice frequently and a few weeks back I found a head on sidewalk and a body in grasa~Could it be Lilly is being fed elsewhere ...
I hope she did not eat a sick bird or rodent !
I went in and she seems to be sleeping. I've got a very soft night light and quiet classical music.
I feel better already. Saw weather forecast and she's going to be in at least 2 weeks and hoping forever.with prayers and luck, also that she will eat on her own and begin healing
As usual, I cannot thank every last one! Lilly wouldn't be here without you guys
I'll go with after two weeks in and then and forever and ever and ever. You have made an impact on her life and she is meant to be indoors and she has put all her trust and hope in you. Please never let her out again or maybe this time, you'll never get to see her again.she's going to be in at least 2 weeks and hoping forever
Yes, that we do.We send you all the best we have to offer.
Wow! Such great words and advice. I'm it itching like crazy. Hoping we don't have flees as I sat on ground yesterday and this morning a long time. My cat has advantage 2 and I treated lilly with revolution plus last week but the other 2 are not treated. And wondering if I actually got meds on her as I didn't see any wet I think the bottle looked empty. but now I'm wondering should I treat her with something else? Did I possibly get them and brought them in? Or is it probably mental? Yikes I have soapy water by bed. This is bananas.First off.....you did NOT betray her. You did the right thing! Whatever you do, don’t let her back outside! I have brought in and socialized a very large number of feral cats. She is just sick and unsure of her surroundings. You need to let her recover and adjust to a world that is new to her. I just wish you could jump ahead a bit. Ferals that are sick need your help to survive. Outside is hard and a kitty can’t relax. They have to be vigilant. As soon as she understands that she can truly rest in safety, she will sleep well and have a much easier time working on getting well. Outside she would still be likely to drink bad water or eat bad food as the vet suspected she was doing. The ferals I have brought in are now so content and look so much healthier! They truly seem grateful to be where they can snuggle a warm blanket on a wet, cold night. They don’t have to gobble their food now because they know there is time to eat and more food will be coming. There is no reason to be afraid of cars, humans or predators anymore. You need to remember that she knows your heart and trusts you. That’s why she came to you. Although she needs time to learn that inside is great, she will still love you.
Give her time, peace, love and let her know you are her rock. Gerber 2nd foods all meat baby food can be used to tempt her to eat. The liquid from canned tuna in water or canned chicken in water is something my sick or scared kitties are good about taking. Check the label and makes sure there isn’t anything like garlic or onions added. Dollar stores have canned white meat chicken breast that is affordable as well as tuna. These may be used to lure her to eating more. Treats! You’ve been given great tips about letting her be quiet but leave a night light and check on her but always announce you are entering the room. You can put a shirt or towel with your scent on it in the room to reassure her too. Make sure she is comfortable, and can stay warm with water, litter box and food. You might want to put some leaves or straw (or whatever was present where she went potty) from outside into the litter box so she understands the box is a bathroom. The scent of outdoors will help. Just be calm, happy and keep doing what you have been doing. You’ve done a great job with her! She knows it too! Bravo! Please do post back with updates. Many here will be around to offer tips and support.
How cute! Great encouragement!Eating rodents can be very risky as they are frequently full of parasites. Please, keep her in. I thought you might like to see before and after pictures of a feral. She looked okay at first glance. Then I got a close look. She was covered in scratches, thin and very sick. At first she was scared but with patience and care, she made a full recovery. Cats are tough but they respond greatly to love and affection. View attachment 317986View attachment 317987View attachment 317988View attachment 317989
This is Wanda Heart after receiving regular good food, vet care, spending time in a safe ,comfortable place and learning it was fun to play with a human. It took time but she’s not scared anymore. If we give them our love and care, we have given the best we have to offer. I will not be putting her back outside.
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Are you seeing little red marks/bumps?Or is it probably mental?
~ Yes that must be a good feeling. One of the "niceties" of life for folks like us ...The ferals I have brought in are now so content and look so much healthier! They truly seem grateful to be where they can snuggle a warm blanket on a wet, cold night. They don’t have to gobble their food now because they know there is time to eat and more food will be coming. There is no reason to be afraid of cars, humans or predators anymore.
I am so happy for both of you! It sounds like you two have a long road of friendship ahead.Great Progress...she called out to me! I went in for her breakfast and she only stuck but her sweet little head out but she wanted head kisses!!! Then after a few minutes of kisses and eye and breath smelling she ate a dozen or so mouthfuls! Im beyond excited and grateful! I'll will head back in soon. I need the Dr now. So I can get better to continue helping my babies! I think it must be nerves as I see no flee bites. I'll vacuum and use a natural spray for the rest of the house. I had a soapy water dish near bed all night and saw nothing this morning. Every bit of info you guys have given has worked! God bless all of you!