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My brother was walking by the lake and he saw some kids being mean and kicking this tiny little kitten. He brought her home & we realized that her tail is basically dead or dying. No fur, cold to the touch. It's black & hard halfway up. It doesn't seem to bother her & other than her tail, she seems very healthy. She's playful, affectionate & eats very well. I am currently unemployed & just cannot afford to take her to a vet. Don't know what to do for her. =(
Hi Billie,
Unfortunately, the little one really should have vet care. Ideally, the dead part of the tail should be amputated. But even if it seems like there is a definite break and the dead part is going to fall off without any help, an antibiotic should be given to prevent infection of the healthy tissue.
In many places, there are funds to help pet owners who are unemployed get emergency care for their pets. Some vets will also provide low-cost or free care if you explain that the pet is a rescue. I would urge you to call around and explain your situation to see if anyone can help you. Perhaps even call a newspaper or contact a local news station and see if you can raise funds that way.
I wish I could give you some advice to treat at home, but this problem is one that really needs to be taken care of professionally.
Best of luck!
Jessica
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Jessica
Expertise
The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
Experience
I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
Education/Credentials
15 years' hands-on experience
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