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Not everybody is rich like (assumingly) you! some people need a forum to look to. I am not poor, but I always need advice. (free advice!) if someone doesn't get the righteous answers then look elsewhere. no offense. I don't like when everyone thinks that because you have an animal, you have money. ask your local farmer/ rancher, and he may have the best answer.
AnswerI am certainly not rich and I work hard for my money. However, I certainly wouldn't own a pet without first knowing I could go the 'long haul' as far as getting any pet I had proper medical care. People are simply irresponsible when they get a pet and think that they can just let the pet become sick and then whine they can't afford a vet. There are Animal Shelters that will out and oh yes, try phoning a few vets and telling them about your circumstances and that you will be willing to clean cages, sweep floors, etc., to pay off your bill. By the way, I give money to my local vet for a special fund for people such as yourself, so don't call me self righteous! I am a responsible pet owner!
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Ok...Seeing as that got personal and emotional, this obviously brings up a question of what to do when very hard economic times suddenly hit your life and you have a scenario where a pet is injured. That is a reality and I don't think it is wise to assume people who don't have money at the moment (especially the gastly sums that outdo the medical fees for my own self or children) are irresponsible. Life happens to people and it happens sometimes in hard ways for awhile. They can still be wonderful pet owners during those times.
The best course of action, as anyone would agree and prefer to do, would be to involve a vet as soon as possible (on call vets are not available in my area except for the Animal Hospital which is like a human ER and about as costly). However, if this is a Friday evening, for example, and your vet is open next on Monday then you need to know if you must empty your savings account and go to the Animal Hospital or see if it is something that can wait until Monday morning. That is what would bring a person to this site. For example can a sprain show improvement in a few days and can someone make a safe and pleasant space in those few days? Will a break not show improvement? These are solid questions that good answers minus emotion will be useful to the community. Yes, seek a vet's attention as soon as possible. Seek phone advice or offer to help in the office. Find out the cost ahead of time if possible...but it is intimidating....and can be shocking. My suddenly ill 16 year old cat cost over $800 to examine and do testing on (and not even the full line of testing) just to discover he needed to be put to sleep which cost, of course, on top of that. Luckily I had the money to do it at the time. I really don't know what I'd do otherwise. I took him home for burial as that would have cost more.
Please remember that this site is to give good answers to honest and heartfelt questions...not to bicker.
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∙ 15y agoyou can tell if your cats leg is broken if it is consistently lying down or limping or favori ng lying on one side than another you can tell if your cats leg is broken if it is consistently lying down or limping or favori ng lying on one side than another
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∙ 9y agoThe only true way to know if a cat's hip is broken is with an x-ray. A cat with a broken hip may limp, may hold the leg in the air, or cry out in pain when handled.
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∙ 15y agowell, first you need to feel the tail and see if it is bent or a bone is out of order. Also if the cat flinches when you pet its tail, then it is injured.
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A cat's tail comes off what do you do with the tail The cats tail had gotten broken and had finally fallen off this is apparently natural?
If a cat's tail comes off the cat should see a vet. It is important to make sure that the cat does not have an infection.
Where in the cell are sugars broken down to release energy?
Your cat's tail
Why did the cat talk to the dog?
Because she had a TAIL to tell!
When my cat tail wags she gets mad?
Cats show emotion with their tail. Every cat is different. My cat responds to me with her tail when I talk to her. Only you can tell if your cat is mad or angry when she moves her tail.
Why cat have tail?
for balanse, and you can also tell if a cat is angry or miffed, or maybe just bored.
Fats that have kinks in their tails are?
A kink in a cat's tail is usually an indication that it was broken at one time.
What to look for in cat tail injuries?
Open wounds, broken bones ie: dislocations of the bones, bleeding.
How do you tell if a horse has broken its tail or dislocated it?
it may be at weird angle if they broke it and if you feel the tail you will feel a lump or a gap
Can a cat sprain its tail?
Absolutely, a cat can have a broken tail. It can be broken by being pulled too hard, getting caught in a door, getting caught under the rocking chair, being bitten by another cat (or dog), being hit by a car, etc. If it is broken, it will hurt them if you touch it (they will cry out), and they may not be able to lift their tail at all. The tail may look very crooked, with a "kink" in it, or it may look perfectly straight. A broken tail can sometimes damage nerves that will affect the use of the hind legs, or the ability to go to the bathroom, or urine or feces may dribble out. Some broken tails will heal completely straight, others will heal crooked. If there is nerve damage it can improve over time, but sometimes it does not.
What is your cat saying with their tails?
Cats move their tails in different ways. They cant talk, but their tail can tell how they feel. When a cats' tail is sticking straight up, they are saying a friendly "hello" (happy to see you). A relaxed cat curves his/her tail in a U-Shape. A wagging tail tells you the cat is unhappy. A tail thumping to the ground means the cat is going to attack. A twitchy tail means the cat is ready to pounce. Cats sweep their tail side to side if they are feeling excited or aggressive.
How do you tell if a cat has broken ribs?
i will 1st observe the cat and littly massage the whole body of the cat and find out wich ribs has been broken, without mobilizing the injuried part,take it to hosp
If a dog bit of a cats tail would the cat die?
It isn't likely a cat would die directly from a bite to the tail. However, a bite would leave the cat in great pain so it is advisable to take the cat to the vet immediately. While the tail isn't a vital organ, they are delicate appendages and due to the many bones within the tail, it is easy for a tail bones to break. Sadly, a broken tail cannot be mended, and in some cases, if the injury is particularly bad or the injury is at the base of the tail (greater chance of nerve damage), the tail has to be amputated.
