Greetings. I am new here.
My house is one of the few around without dogs. Some time ago, ferals started to show, so I started to feed. They find sanctuary here, away from dogs and people who don't like cats. I now even have two inside the house as pets, much to my dismay. Years ago I had a cat with whom I really bonded. He died and I never wanted to replace him. The two that are in the house now pushed their way in, literally. I didn't have the heart to kick them out.
I hate seeing animals suffer.
One of the cats that comes regularly for food is sick. His eyes are nearly shut, face dirty, and just doesn't seem happy. There was another old cat early last year who suffered what appeared to be the same illness, and later died. I am curious as to what causes a cats eyes to be shut, and what I can do to help him. I can get close to him, but not quite touch him.
While I can trap him, I will likely trap another cat instead of him (there are others who are here more then the sick one). I am at work all day and cannot babysit the trap anyway. Any suggestions?
I am in the Los Angeles area (San Gabriel Valley). I don't mind footing the bill for the care, but I just don't know how to help him at this point.
I'd appreciate any help.
Cheers.
My house is one of the few around without dogs. Some time ago, ferals started to show, so I started to feed. They find sanctuary here, away from dogs and people who don't like cats. I now even have two inside the house as pets, much to my dismay. Years ago I had a cat with whom I really bonded. He died and I never wanted to replace him. The two that are in the house now pushed their way in, literally. I didn't have the heart to kick them out.
I hate seeing animals suffer.
One of the cats that comes regularly for food is sick. His eyes are nearly shut, face dirty, and just doesn't seem happy. There was another old cat early last year who suffered what appeared to be the same illness, and later died. I am curious as to what causes a cats eyes to be shut, and what I can do to help him. I can get close to him, but not quite touch him.
While I can trap him, I will likely trap another cat instead of him (there are others who are here more then the sick one). I am at work all day and cannot babysit the trap anyway. Any suggestions?
I am in the Los Angeles area (San Gabriel Valley). I don't mind footing the bill for the care, but I just don't know how to help him at this point.
I'd appreciate any help.
Cheers.