Thanks Critters, I'll check that out. I've got the weekend now to do a lot of research, and try some things out. I'm really excited today because he let me "pet" him for the first time, and didn't try to get away, didn't growl. It's odd how each morning he has made a huge step forward (eve...

Hey G-Rat ! :lol: Looks like I'm not the only night owl on this forum. Sorry your Streisand photo of Lucy got zapped. I bet it was a classic! In case you didn't read my earlier comment to Critters, Troop's skin healed almost magically overnight. "Daddy" replaced his flooring yesterday and...

Jean, thanks for emphasizing vet care. I initially avoided the vet trip because of the dreaded euthanasia recommendation, the extreme difficulty in handling him without causing further injury (he made it clear he didn't want any help) & because we weren't sure he was going to live. But each day ...

Yes Critters, I do have that pred around, among tons of other meds, leftover from endless trips to the vet. In fact, because I'm always rescuing "critters", they give me extra to keep for emergencies, until I can get in. (Thanks for suggesting it.) Oh, and good news! This morning (to my ut...

Again, Grovrat thanks for the info. It's odd, but I've never been a "real" mommy (never wanted children, just pets) so being called "mommy" sounds really cool. I don't know why I chose that for a username, but it just seemed perfect for Trooper because he most definitely needs a ...

Thanks Grovrat for the confirmation on the food. I'll go to the rawcat site next. Do you still have a paralyzed kitty? I've had so many cats with other issues, but never paralysis. Just knowing he survived and wants to be normal, makes him extra special to us. Once we get past the feral "taming...

Thank you all so much for your welcomes and suggestions. The youtube video "grovrat" recommended showing how the woman cares for her paralyzed kitty is great! It gives me a lot to of great ideas for ramps, condos, etc. I want to ask her about the food she gets for him. My audio is not the ...

I've been rescuing animals for over 40 years and have had numerous handicapped pets. But Trooper is my first paralyzed rescue. I found him in the middle of the street after a "hit & run" accident that left this feral kitty partially paralyzed. I called my husband, (who came to my rescu...