So a few days ago a client ask me to groom her poodle puppy (which was really a shih Tzu) and a cat they claimed they rescued when a "friend" threw him out
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this photo was prior to removing his hair. while grooming one of the girls ask me " if someone brought him to you like this as their pet what would you do ?" I told her that had I not known he was a rescue I would see this as cruelty. He was matted down to the skin everywhere accept the head, tail, and feet... with what resembled cradle cap ( bad dandruff newborn babies get) . At this point the two women looked at each other and ask me if I wanted to keep him and that they thought his recovery would be too much for them to be able to handle. Of course I agreed to take him.. How could I not take him, after all he is allowing me to groom him without an issue.. right? so after I groomed the " poodle pup" lol they paid me for grooming the puppy and left me with this big guy.. I continued to groom this guy for hours, being gentle and slow. talking him threw every step (started at 5 pm, didn't finish completely till the next evening due to wanting him to rest ).... I noticed that night he was a bit skinny ...
but I didn't think much of it as they said he was a rescue. but I began to notice, some abnormalities. I did check his hydration and his skin did not even come close to snapping back in place in any way... swollen gums, sunken eyes, I can easily with no problem find his hips, and even his paws appear to be sunken in.... you can tell that he once was a fat cat, or atleast a healthy cat.... he is still very loving and sweet...
these are pictures of meeko ... we almost named him NIDA but meeko just slipped out and stuck lol
at first he stayed hidden and wouldn't come out... he just wanted wet food and water.... which I gave him... tonight nearly 4 days later was the first time I have seen him lick himself, in any way... he also actually started acting like a cat and knocked a can over being nosey....
I began to ask the women I got him from some questions and see if there friend had ever been told he was diabetic, and I explained that I would love to talk with her and explain im not mad but I just need to know what is wrong with him so I can help him.... after that they blocked me from their number. so I believe these women lied to me about this beautiful cat.
I am sure he isn't diabetic, just malnourished. and I assure you this isn't the first time I have saved an animal against all odds and without a vet to charge me hundreds. Ive saved parvo and distemper puppies, using pepto, pedialite , and Imodium... so I know I can save this guy given some love and time and of course food..... I am just so angry that people would do this to him. he is soooooo sweet and kind. he has started to great me at my bedroom door when I come in, and comes when gestured to receive love. tonight he groomed himself for a few momments... ( first time ive seen him do that) .... my husband and I have decided to keep him. If he does not continue to improve I will be seeking veterinarian care. but as of now he is improving. and continues to do so. I will be making an apt to have an exam done and his shots. but wont be taking him to emergency care as they charge entirely too much. and he has stable vitals.
I do have extensive experience in dealing with emaciated animals, under the observation of a vet. I do know the risks associated with treating him myself. please do not start bashing me for not taking him in a having them run every test in the book and asking for all the money I know I don't have.
as you can see he enjoys steeling baths lol
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but I didn't think much of it as they said he was a rescue. but I began to notice, some abnormalities. I did check his hydration and his skin did not even come close to snapping back in place in any way... swollen gums, sunken eyes, I can easily with no problem find his hips, and even his paws appear to be sunken in.... you can tell that he once was a fat cat, or atleast a healthy cat.... he is still very loving and sweet...
these are pictures of meeko ... we almost named him NIDA but meeko just slipped out and stuck lol
at first he stayed hidden and wouldn't come out... he just wanted wet food and water.... which I gave him... tonight nearly 4 days later was the first time I have seen him lick himself, in any way... he also actually started acting like a cat and knocked a can over being nosey....
I began to ask the women I got him from some questions and see if there friend had ever been told he was diabetic, and I explained that I would love to talk with her and explain im not mad but I just need to know what is wrong with him so I can help him.... after that they blocked me from their number. so I believe these women lied to me about this beautiful cat.
I am sure he isn't diabetic, just malnourished. and I assure you this isn't the first time I have saved an animal against all odds and without a vet to charge me hundreds. Ive saved parvo and distemper puppies, using pepto, pedialite , and Imodium... so I know I can save this guy given some love and time and of course food..... I am just so angry that people would do this to him. he is soooooo sweet and kind. he has started to great me at my bedroom door when I come in, and comes when gestured to receive love. tonight he groomed himself for a few momments... ( first time ive seen him do that) .... my husband and I have decided to keep him. If he does not continue to improve I will be seeking veterinarian care. but as of now he is improving. and continues to do so. I will be making an apt to have an exam done and his shots. but wont be taking him to emergency care as they charge entirely too much. and he has stable vitals.
I do have extensive experience in dealing with emaciated animals, under the observation of a vet. I do know the risks associated with treating him myself. please do not start bashing me for not taking him in a having them run every test in the book and asking for all the money I know I don't have.
as you can see he enjoys steeling baths lol
How can anyone do this to an animal is beyond me. He's just gorgeous and I'm glad he has someone that's looking out for him and taking care of him. I know you'll take him to the vet if he seems really unwell and needs the help. If you've got experience in this then you know what you're doing. I hope he continues to improve and enjoys his new forever home where he can experience love and care.
