GA: Paralyzed Cat needs home

by **OrangeJulius** » Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:36 pm

I found a neighborhood stray cat paralyzed from the hips down a few days ago. The vet tried to talk me into euthanizing him, but I refused. The vet thinks he was struck by a car.He needs urine and BMs expressed. I thought I had the time and fortitude to attend to his needs, but now I am not so sure.

He is almost 6 months old and very affectionate. He is an orange shorthair tabby with bronze colored eyes. I just treated him for fleas and ticks.

I will help purchase a wheelcart for him.
Middle Georgia area. I am able to drive up to 10 hrs to transport him.

If interested, please email me at glyde_iv@yahoo. co m

by **critters** » Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:06 am

You know, we can help you if you want to keep him. It's not so bad!!!

by **Jean** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 7:58 pm

Hi Has anyone contacted you about the kitty?
It was sure nice of you to take in the neighborhood stray.Jean

by **RenaRF** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:17 pm

Hi - just a quick note: I have rescued paralyzed cats before, paralyzed for a variety of reasons - dog attack, car accident, etc. No one can guarantee, but often the paralysis is causes by inflammation - swelling - that heals naturally with the help of antibiotics. The swelling can pressure the nerves in the spinal column that can cause paralysis that is NOT permanent. Have you had xrays?

by **Christine** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:35 am

I emailed this person and got back the lovliest answer!

He is doing great! I decided to keep him. I took him to a better vet who prescribed steroids and provided support- and he has gotten back most of his nerve functioning/feeling. He is not 100percent yet and may never be, but a million times better than he was.
Thanks for checking on him!