MauriceMynah Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Ok, I am a dog person rather than a cat one, however, this year a cat seems to have decided that this just isn't good enough and is trying to make me mend my ways. He/she now seems to find me whenever I'm in the garden and demands a fuss. In the past, he and any other cat that wandered into our garden (and there were many) would take one look at me and treat me with utter contempt. All cats did this and I was used to it, but now, this one cat is giving me one last chance to redeem myself. I freely admit that I'm becoming rather fond of him/her Two weeks ago, I thought I saw a wound or bite or something on the back of his neck. I should point out that this cat is pure white (and has one green eye and one blue one) so marks in the fur are easily spotted. I saw 'Spooky' as I call him/her (... Oh hell, for the sake of argument we'll say him) last week and the marks were quite pronounced, such that I could just see a tiny bit of skin rather than just thinned fur. I have just come in from the garden where Spooky came visiting for his fuss. He now has a bald patch there roughly 2" round. He doesn't let me look at it and won't let me pick him up. He never has. This bald patch doesn't look shaved though it could be. If it is shaved then I think it safe to say he's being treated, if however it is not from being shaved then there is a worsening of the problem. I have no idea who owns the cat, the neighbours don't know either, so I'm hurtling towards a bit of a dilemma. Do I take the cat to the vet or what? I'm not really in a position to take on vets bills on behalf of someone else but I'll not see the poor chappie suffer. At the moment it seems to bother me far more that it bothers him! Please advise!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I'd ring the local vets and ask them if they have treated a white cat recently. If they haven't then 'ol Spooks has made a hell of a journey to come and see you. Check to see if there is a Blue Cross near you too, as if the owners were a bit short of readies they may have taken him/her there instead as a donation is cheaper than paying top dollar. Don't bother with the Cats Protection League as they follow the RSPB guide to donation and animal welfare. My good friend Bill died and left the CPL the proceeds of the sale of his house. Even though Bill had just left them £90K they refused to help rehome Bill's two cats. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 It sounds as though this cat has been in a fight, and won it! Vets will tell you that if a cat has won a fight he will have scratches around the back of the head, but if he lost it, they will be around his rump near the tail, inflicted as he ran away! One way or another the scratches will be infected and need antibiotics. If he were already being treated, he would be in a cat collar, and would not have been allowed outside during the treatment. So I'm afraid it is up to you, by the sound of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 one of ours has chunks of fur missing on his neck, usually when he takes on the bigger cat of the house (as all of ours are indoor cats, losing about an inch circle is normal for a fight (even a playful one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 I was looking for bite marks/scratches round the bald patch as best I could and although he didn't allow me much of a look, I couldn't see any broken skin. I shall try to take some pics. and yes, good idea, I'll ask the vet if he's been treating said moggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 could be ringworm, that starts out with bald patches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Bald patches - for those 'Umans' that have got bald patches - here's what you should do. Go visit a tatoo artists (They call them body artists nowadays apparently) and get some rabbits tattooed on the bonce. Coz from a distance they look like Hares Ok, just getting my coat right now (We are too, walking out to our local pub for our dinner this evening in 2 minutes 'Eagle and Child' Auckley) Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Hi Griff, Glad to see your jokes are still tip top Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 3 hours ago, ranworthbreeze said: Hi Griff, Glad to see your jokes are still tip top Regards Alan Joke??? Where! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnygeoff Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 On 05/09/2016 at 3:13 PM, MauriceMynah said: I have no idea who owns the cat, the neighbours don't know either, so I'm hurtling towards a bit of a dilemma OK, This is what you need to do....... Kidnap the cat (I was going to say catnap, but nearly dozed off), keep it locked in a room for about a week. After this week, take a walk around the local area to see if someone has stuck a missing cat notice on a lamp post.. Owner found..... you could be lucky and they will be offering a reward... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Geoff? Are there still rewards in Donny for a Griff joke? Just thought I would ask ..... Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnygeoff Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 4 minutes ago, BroadScot said: Geoff? Are there still rewards in Donny for a Griff joke? Just thought I would ask ..... Iain If he ever tells one, let me know and I will find out........... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 OY!! you lot - I have feelings you know. Actually I will be in Donny this evening, Weatherspoons in Priory Place for a meet up with some old friends from my RN days. On a school night too Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Have you not left school yet? paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 4 minutes ago, ZimbiIV said: Have you not left school yet? paul Shhh! No, we're hiding in the stationery cupboard 'till the caretaker's gone home so we can nick the computers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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