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Semi-feral/Farm cat with very swollen feet

  • 02-07-2016 02:21PM
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    This morning I spotted a young unneutered male cat near the estate where I'm staying on holidays. He was lying/resting on the ground in a sheltered spot, when I went near him he let me pet him and he was very affectionate, but I noticed that his feet were very swollen. He didn't seem be in a lot of pain, but he didn't like me to touch his pads, even though he pressed his foot a little bit against a railing.

    I know there's loads and loads and loads of cats that seem to come and go from a specific part of the estate, but I'm not sure if they belong to that house or to one beyond that garden, however I do know that they seem to be left to their own devices, for better or worse.

    Now, my question - is there any rescue place/helpful vet that I could contact while I'm here to see if there's anything that can be done to help him?

    South Sligo/Mayo area - feel free to PM me if you can't name the rescue/vet on thread (sorry, I can never remember if it's allowed or not...)

    Thanks. :)


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  • #2
    Speedwell
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    Swollen paws on cats are rare and considered an emergency because they are usually due to an underlying condition. It could possibly be this http://oldmaidcatlady.blogspot.ie/2014/08/spotlight-plasma-cell-pododermatitis.html

    I'll PM you the name of someone who might know who can help you trap the cat and get him to a vet to have proper diagnosis and care.


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    Yikes, I do hope it's not that... I was afraid he might have an infection or even a fracture, but this sounds pretty bad... I'm only around a short while or I'd have taken him in and brought him to a vet myself...

    Thanks a million for the info, Speedwell, I'll give that lady a ring as soon as I get back to the house.


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