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20. dirty ears means ear mites

Reply to Voice for Peace (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2012, 10:11 PM

Feb 2012

I would be careful about letting him near your other cats unless they are fully protected against feline HIV and other illnesses.

From what you say, he's either homeless or owned by thoughtless people.

I hope you can help this boy get some TLC and good living conditions. If you have to spend a couple of bucks on a breakaway collar a couple of times, it will be money well spent if you can get an answer back. If the cat comes back with the collar and no answer, well you will know he has no home.

Thank you for caring. That means a lot.

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Seeking advice regarding a kitty [View all] Voice for Peace Feb 2012 OP

Does he have a collar? kaitcat Feb 2012 #1

no collar Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #2

That was my first thought, that you should get him de-balled at least. kaitcat Feb 2012 #6

Get him neutered no matter what. Demoiselle Feb 2012 #18

would you get it done even if there's an 'owner' in the neighborhood Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #24

That's what the photo posters are for. kaitcat Feb 2012 #28

ok ok Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #29

Lol. I can't wait for news of the ultimate outcome. kaitcat Feb 2012 #30

plastic claws? I need to know more... Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #34

These. kaitcat Feb 2012 #35

Actually, I think I would. Demoiselle Feb 2012 #36

you're not haranguing me at all! advice is much appreciated Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #38

delete (dupe) Demoiselle Feb 2012 #19

Yes, far too many still keep unaltered cats and dogs. GoCubsGo Feb 2012 #7

Yes, they do quakerboy Feb 2012 #23

that's a very good point, thanks Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #25

hope this doesn't just sink Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #3

Take him to the local shelter and have him scanned for a microchip. GoCubsGo Feb 2012 #4

thanks -- I think I will call a shelter & see what they say. Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #9

My opinion. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #5

thank you Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #8

He won't miss 'em. GoCubsGo Feb 2012 #10

!!! Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #14

We all feel bad about doing that. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #11

thank you, quality of life matters Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #17

My cat was abandoned when his owners moved Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2012 #21

Isn't that incredibly sad, and inhumane. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #22

ohhh.. so sad. I think sometimes it's the kitties who panic and hide when a move is happening. Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #26

On the other hand, his owners may have been like the apartment neighbors I had about Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2012 #31

Same thing happend to us Auggie Mar 2012 #62

neutered irisblue Feb 2012 #12

thank you Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #15

Get a collar and put it on the cat. Attach a waterproof note with your phone number on it applegrove Feb 2012 #13

collars worry me though Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #16

dirty ears means ear mites grasswire Feb 2012 #20

thanks for this.. trying the breakaway might work Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #27

Dirty looking ears unionworks Feb 2012 #32

You have no choice in the matter-- the cat has chosen you... TreasonousBastard Feb 2012 #33

Cat lovers are the best. Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #49

Take him to the vet to check for a microchip mrs_p Feb 2012 #37

thank you mrs. p Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #39

You have been chosen. Resistance is futile. mikeytherat Feb 2012 #40

Awww, I love your kitties! Arugula Latte Feb 2012 #43

"I understand this is that cat Shangri-La place we've heard about." Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #47

They know the good houses, and they spread the word around. I firmly believe this. Withywindle Feb 2012 #55

haha... they are smarter than we realize, our feline overlords Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #57

I think he wants to stay with you :) stuntcat Feb 2012 #41

he's very cute Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #46

Oh my, he is gorgeous! kimi Feb 2012 #42

thanks -- all your input here is helpful Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #45

In addition to the advice above, Arugula Latte Feb 2012 #44

Yes, there are some cozy places on the porch if he has nowhere to go. Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #48

OMG - 10 years ago that was my Abbott LynneSin Feb 2012 #50

ohh.. sweet kitty, great story. Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #51

Did they check for a microchip? LynneSin Feb 2012 #52

I haven't taken him in yet, but the woman at the shelter said Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #53

If a TNR group has worked with the cat they nip the ear LynneSin Feb 2012 #54

updated - but I forgot to look at his ears to see if there's been any nipping Voice for Peace Mar 2012 #61

Today's Update (Tuesday afternoon) Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #56

Oh, too bad. It sounds like he really needs help. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #58

already surprised! I thought he'd stay a million miles away from me Voice for Peace Feb 2012 #59

Wonderful! Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #60

Cat injuries can and DO abscess badly. davsand Mar 2012 #63

thank you for input Voice for Peace Mar 2012 #64

You may want to see if you can borrow a humane trap hamsterjill Mar 2012 #66

thank you Voice for Peace Mar 2012 #67

Attach a note to a colar with your phone number and see if anybody responds. applegrove Mar 2012 #65