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ok my male cat Tigger.. Is bleeding from his penis is there anything i can put on it to make it stop bleeding.. i have no money to take him to the vet... so i really dont know what to do... i am broke so i cant take my baby boy to the vet.. i found him on the side of the road and i have had him for about a year now.. he looks like he is atleast 2 or 3 years old but im not for sure... and also he has lost some weight not much but enough.. could u help me without me haveing to pay u any money cause i have no money at all.. plz plz
Brittney,
I'd like to start off by letting you know that all of the experts on Allexperts are volunteers, this includes the veterinarians in the Ask A Vet portion of this site. I am not a veterinarian so I can't provide you with a diagnosis, medical treatment or a prognosis. This kitty needs to see a vet ASAP because I really do think (based on my experience) that Tigger could be in very serious condition. There's nothing that can be done to fix this for free, at home. There's a chance that Tigger could have a urinary tract infection or a build up of crystals in his urinary tract that are scraping against the inside of his bladder or urethra or even causing a partial blockage somewhere in his urinary tract or bladder which could provide an explanation for why he's having the bloody discharge from his penis.
I do keep a binder full of different organizations and charities that may be able to help pet parents who find themselves in difficult financial situations where the cost of vet care is concerned. If you go ahead and send me the US state or Canadian province that you're writing from I will send you all of the resources that may be willing to offer you and Tigger a helping hand. Tigger's condition could potentially become quite serious so it's best to get things happening as quickly as possible so that this little guy can see a vet ASAP because he's going to need medication including antibiotics (and possibly pain medicine to help ease his discomfort, cats don't typically show signs of being in pain it's an instinctive thing that protects them from predators) and there's a chance that he may need to be hospitalized for anywhere from a couple of days to a week or more depending on what his diagnosis is. The sooner you send me the information about where you're writing from the sooner that we can get Tigger the help he needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon so that we can get this kitty the medical attention that's necessary to get him healthy, comfortable and happy again.
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Answers by Expert:
Ali
Expertise
I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.
Experience
I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.
Education/Credentials
I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.
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