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Dec 27, 2009 19:34:21 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2009 19:34:21 GMT
my neutered boy went missing for a month- came back Christmas day- however he is very thin and I notice he has a few ticks on him- how would you remove them- I will take him to the vets as soon as they are open, thanks.
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Dec 27, 2009 20:20:00 GMT
Post by joey on Dec 27, 2009 20:20:00 GMT
You have no need to go to the vets buy Frontline from Manor Pharmacy or similar and that will kill them within 48 hrs and they will drop off
dont try pulling them out cos you could leave the heads in and they then can become infected
old fashioned method if you have some nail varnish remover put it on some cotton wool and dab it on the tick it should kill them never tried it so not sure it works but Frontline will
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Dec 27, 2009 20:28:59 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2009 20:28:59 GMT
thanks ever so much- he is very poor and wobbly and wanted to get him checked out- have poisen on my mind, just giving him lots of tlc at the mo
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Dec 28, 2009 0:23:12 GMT
Post by joey on Dec 28, 2009 0:23:12 GMT
syringe feed him water and electrolytes if you have any vets wont be open tomoro unless its an emergency which yours prob is but will be v expensive as might need drip doubt if it is poison after a month of being missing could have been locked in somewhere and not been fed
hope all goes well
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Dec 28, 2009 11:04:30 GMT
Post by sarah00000 on Dec 28, 2009 11:04:30 GMT
Have a get well soon karma for your poorly kitten! Hope he recovers really quickly! xx
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Dec 28, 2009 11:24:34 GMT
Post by squidgetmidget on Dec 28, 2009 11:24:34 GMT
you are absolutely right wanting to get him checked over. we have cats come in to work that have been missing for months and get thin and although its most likely just malnutrition this can cause deterioration of vital organs so def worth getting the once over. i would use frontline to treat any ectoparasites but if any ticks are still remaining get you vet to remove them at the appointment. do not make the mistake of feeding him loads because he is hungry, just offer him small frequent meals of something bland like chicken as the things like whiskers/felix pouches will be far too rich. keep fresh water on offer and let him rest. thats all you should worry about til the vet checks him.
make sure you let us know how you get on at the vets x
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Dec 28, 2009 19:58:49 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2009 19:58:49 GMT
He is picking up- I work as a carer, so know small bland feeding and water, turkey very handy at this time of year - I hardly dare say it, but hope I'm winning, will catch up with the vet tomorrow- I'm not as worried as I was  frontline on the extras!!! |
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frontline on the extras!!!