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Nanki-Poo
First, an apology. I spent 10 days (instead of the 9 I had planned)
visiting my mother in Alaska. Every since I got back, I've been swamped. I've peeked in a few times, but just can't keep up with the group. Purrs, hugs and sympathy to everyone who needs them. I'm writing now because of Nanki-Poo. A few days ago, he came in with a bald, raw-looking spot on the back of his neck. It was about an inch long and 3/4 of an inch wide. It wasn't actually bleeding, although it looked a bit oozy in spots. It looked as though someone, or something, had yanked a bunch of fur out by the roots. Nanki-Poo went through a spell of killing a rat every day or two. There were some living in the greenery on the fence between my yard and my neighbor's yard, and a couple of them found their way (or were brought) into my house. Apparently he ran out of rats, because I haven't seen one for a couple of weeks. However, he's started on birds, and every three or four days there's another one. (He always brings them in the house.) I suspect that a bird retaliated or defended itself, its nest or its young by yanking the fur out. I thought about taking him to TED, but I couldn't see what a vet could do. Since I'm still paying for Lindy's dental work, I decided to wait and watch. A scab had formed by the next day, and it looked as though healing was going well. The day after, the scab had come off and it bled a very little bit. There's another scab now, but the bald spot is enlarging. Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to take him to a vet? Joy |
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"Yoj" wrote in message
m The day after, the scab had come off and it bled a very little bit. There's another scab now, but the bald spot is enlarging. Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to take him to a vet?/// Personally, if it were me, I'd get him checked out by a vet - especially if the scab isn't healing. It could be any number of things from an allergy to something more serious. Purrs that he's back to his handsome self soon. Helen M -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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Yoj wrote:
First, an apology. I spent 10 days (instead of the 9 I had planned) snipped for server I suspect that a bird retaliated or defended itself, its nest or its young by yanking the fur out. I thought about taking him to TED, but I couldn't see what a vet could do. Since I'm still paying for Lindy's dental work, I decided to wait and watch. A scab had formed by the next day, and it looked as though healing was going well. The day after, the scab had come off and it bled a very little bit. There's another scab now, but the bald spot is enlarging. Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to take him to a vet? Joy When I rescued Hazard, he started developing bald spots at the base of his neck, above the shoulders. They were roughly dime sized, and scabby. Turned out he had an allergy to the food I was giving him. The vet put him on Hills w/d while we tried to settle his digestive issues, and the spots gradually went away. There are other causes than that, including said bird retaliation, but a vet visit would most likely help figure things out. He may have gotten something from the rats he was so diligently catching. In any case, purrs that the cause is discovered soon, and that healing proceeds quickly... Chris, Tripper, Katie, and Hazard |
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"Helen Miles" wrote in message
news:193916f3e7d6fabe5f3454c3091669b5.76411@mygate .mailgate.org... "Yoj" wrote in message m The day after, the scab had come off and it bled a very little bit. There's another scab now, but the bald spot is enlarging. Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to take him to a vet?/// Personally, if it were me, I'd get him checked out by a vet - especially if the scab isn't healing. It could be any number of things from an allergy to something more serious. Purrs that he's back to his handsome self soon. Helen M Thank you, Helen. I just made an appointment to take him in at 3:00 tomorrow. Joy |
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"Christopher Havlicek" wrote in message
... Yoj wrote: First, an apology. I spent 10 days (instead of the 9 I had planned) snipped for server I suspect that a bird retaliated or defended itself, its nest or its young by yanking the fur out. I thought about taking him to TED, but I couldn't see what a vet could do. Since I'm still paying for Lindy's dental work, I decided to wait and watch. A scab had formed by the next day, and it looked as though healing was going well. The day after, the scab had come off and it bled a very little bit. There's another scab now, but the bald spot is enlarging. Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to take him to a vet? Joy When I rescued Hazard, he started developing bald spots at the base of his neck, above the shoulders. They were roughly dime sized, and scabby. Turned out he had an allergy to the food I was giving him. The vet put him on Hills w/d while we tried to settle his digestive issues, and the spots gradually went away. There are other causes than that, including said bird retaliation, but a vet visit would most likely help figure things out. He may have gotten something from the rats he was so diligently catching. In any case, purrs that the cause is discovered soon, and that healing proceeds quickly... Chris, Tripper, Katie, and Hazard Thank you, Chris. I now have an appointment to take him in at 3:00 tomorrow. Joy |
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Yoj wrote:
"Christopher Havlicek" wrote in message ... Yoj wrote: First, an apology. I spent 10 days (instead of the 9 I had planned) snipped for server I suspect that a bird retaliated or defended itself, its nest or its young by yanking the fur out. I thought about taking him to TED, but I couldn't see what a vet could do. Since I'm still paying for Lindy's dental work, I decided to wait and watch. A scab had formed by the next day, and it looked as though healing was going well. The day after, the scab had come off and it bled a very little bit. There's another scab now, but the bald spot is enlarging. Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to take him to a vet? Joy When I rescued Hazard, he started developing bald spots at the base of his neck, above the shoulders. They were roughly dime sized, and scabby. Turned out he had an allergy to the food I was giving him. The vet put him on Hills w/d while we tried to settle his digestive issues, and the spots gradually went away. There are other causes than that, including said bird retaliation, but a vet visit would most likely help figure things out. He may have gotten something from the rats he was so diligently catching. In any case, purrs that the cause is discovered soon, and that healing proceeds quickly... Chris, Tripper, Katie, and Hazard Thank you, Chris. I now have an appointment to take him in at 3:00 tomorrow. That was my first thought, too, that he might have caught something from the rats. We'll be purring for nanki-Poo's vet visit to go well, and that his sore is easily treatable and heals quickly. -- Marina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki |
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Yoj wrote: (snippety) Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to take him to a vet? Joy Awww, purrs for Nanki-Poo. I see that you have an appointment with TED, and hope it turns out to be something simple. ------ Krista Who knows what you mean about not being able to keep up. ;-) |
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"Yoj" wrote I suspect that a bird retaliated or defended itself, its nest or its young by yanking the fur out. I thought about taking him to TED, but I couldn't see what a vet could do. Since I'm still paying for Lindy's dental work, I decided to wait and watch. A scab had formed by the next day, and it looked as though healing was going well. The day after, the scab had come off and it bled a very little bit. There's another scab now, but the bald spot is enlarging. Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to take him to a vet? Glad you're off to TED (despite the cost) to establish the cause. It's quite likely nanki-poo himself who's grooming off the forming scab 'cos it itches: Bandit always pefers pain to itching and invariably scratches injuries until they're much worse. A dexamethasone or prednisone injection can help with that, I believe the dex. effect lasts longer. But you're certainly doing the best thing. Purrs it goes well G & the FF |
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Yoj wrote:
First, an apology. I spent 10 days (instead of the 9 I had planned) visiting my mother in Alaska. Every since I got back, I've been swamped. I've peeked in a few times, but just can't keep up with the group. Purrs, hugs and sympathy to everyone who needs them. I'm writing now because of Nanki-Poo. A few days ago, he came in with a bald, raw-looking spot on the back of his neck. It was about an inch long and 3/4 of an inch wide. It wasn't actually bleeding, although it looked a bit oozy in spots. It looked as though someone, or something, had yanked a bunch of fur out by the roots. Nanki-Poo went through a spell of killing a rat every day or two. There were some living in the greenery on the fence between my yard and my neighbor's yard, and a couple of them found their way (or were brought) into my house. Apparently he ran out of rats, because I haven't seen one for a couple of weeks. However, he's started on birds, and every three or four days there's another one. (He always brings them in the house.) I suspect that a bird retaliated or defended itself, its nest or its young by yanking the fur out. I thought about taking him to TED, but I couldn't see what a vet could do. Since I'm still paying for Lindy's dental work, I decided to wait and watch. A scab had formed by the next day, and it looked as though healing was going well. The day after, the scab had come off and it bled a very little bit. There's another scab now, but the bald spot is enlarging. Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to take him to a vet? Joy Purrs for Nanki-Poo to be OK without seeing TED. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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Lots of purrs and best wishes for Nanki-Poo's problem to be easy to fix and
not expensive, -- Polonca & Soncek "Yoj" wrote in message m... First, an apology. I spent 10 days (instead of the 9 I had planned) visiting my mother in Alaska. Every since I got back, I've been swamped. I've peeked in a few times, but just can't keep up with the group. Purrs, hugs and sympathy to everyone who needs them. I'm writing now because of Nanki-Poo. A few days ago, he came in with a bald, raw-looking spot on the back of his neck. It was about an inch long and 3/4 of an inch wide. It wasn't actually bleeding, although it looked a bit oozy in spots. It looked as though someone, or something, had yanked a bunch of fur out by the roots. Nanki-Poo went through a spell of killing a rat every day or two. There were some living in the greenery on the fence between my yard and my neighbor's yard, and a couple of them found their way (or were brought) into my house. Apparently he ran out of rats, because I haven't seen one for a couple of weeks. However, he's started on birds, and every three or four days there's another one. (He always brings them in the house.) I suspect that a bird retaliated or defended itself, its nest or its young by yanking the fur out. I thought about taking him to TED, but I couldn't see what a vet could do. Since I'm still paying for Lindy's dental work, I decided to wait and watch. A scab had formed by the next day, and it looked as though healing was going well. The day after, the scab had come off and it bled a very little bit. There's another scab now, but the bald spot is enlarging. Does anybody have any idea what could be causing this? Do I need to take him to a vet? Joy |
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