help i dont know what to do my parents have a cat that they have had for 11years she has a lump on her belly its open and it smells.its really sad they dont have the money to take her to the vet..what should we do please help shes apart of the family
Experienced Advisor Barry St.george says:
March 17th, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Oh boy.... well I hate to say this but for what your describing the only thing best for your parents cat is to see a Vet as soon as possible.
about the only thing you could really do at home is to see about keeping the wound as clean as possible, a clean dish rag ,warm water and a very mild soap like ivory soap, or if you have some hydrogen peroxide at home that would help.
I'm sorry I could not of been more help, it's just that only the vet will beable to help your parents cat right now.
Take care & good luck,I hope everything will be fine.
Regards,Barry
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jennifer says:
March 19th, 2008 at 11:01 AM
well my parents are wondering if they should put her down.they really feel bad they dont know what to do
Experienced Advisor Barry St.george says:
March 19th, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Let then know they shouldn't feel bad.and if your parents don't have much money...Putting her down is not a bad thing,she will not have to suffer anymore,and it's possible there was nothing the Vet could do for her.
11plus years is a pretty good life for a cat.
If you want to talk more I'll be in and out most of the night.
Take care, Barry.
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