CAT PROBLEM

fourpaws56 · ‎03-04-2015

I am faced with something I never had to do in my life. My friend was attacked by a cat,this cat has been hanging around his house for a few months. The cat is friendly,lets you pick him up and purrs. Well, today out of the blue, the cat launched onto the back of my friends leg and scratched and bit him. I cleaned and took care of the wound but now I have to deal with the cat... if I call animal control the cat will be destroyed....I can't rehome him because of what he did....please advise is appreciated..TIA

Pebbles9 · ‎05-20-2015

I am so sorry this happened, very stressful! Can I ask, do you think the cat is feral? I had this happen, I was feeding a feral cat for about a month but was friendly with me. I was his food source, but when I brought a friend with me, he attacked my friend, wrapped himself around her leg and bit her. This cat was in a bad way, I took him to the vet, he went into a carrier for me and it turned out he had feline leukemia and was pretty sick. I had to euthanize him, I was heartbroken. I am in Chicago so it was bitter cold outside, I feel it was the humane thing to do. Put all of these poor strays, it they are the ones that suffer in the end. Good luck, I wish I could help more .

fourpaws56 · ‎03-04-2015

I think he was a feral cat, not neutered...the cat is huge and looks very healthy. The strangest thing, I kid you not, this cat hangs out with coyotes...my concern is that my Grandchildren will be around my friends home sometimes, I can not take a chance on them being attacked.

RoughDraft · ‎03-09-2010

Is the cat still on the loose? If I was your friend, I'd be concerned about rabies.

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fourpaws56 · ‎03-04-2015

@RoughDraft wrote:
Is the cat still on the loose? If I was your friend, I'd be concerned about rabies.

yes, he fed it and it is sleeping in a bed he made under the porch,,,the cat does not look sick.

RoughDraft · ‎03-09-2010

@fourpaws56 wrote:
@RoughDraft wrote:
Is the cat still on the loose? If I was your friend, I'd be concerned about rabies.
yes, he fed it and it is sleeping in a bed he made under the porch,,,the cat does not look sick.

Check out info on rabies. Typical incubation period can vary from three to eight weeks.

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fourpaws56 · ‎03-04-2015

I just googled it...should I notify animal control and tell them my friend was bitten? It looks really nasty by the way!

Pebbles9 · ‎05-20-2015

Can you get him in a carrier? I would take him to the vet in the morning, if you can. I know you don't want him to suffer if he is truly sick. Your grandchildren are at risk too, be careful, you will do the right thing .

Pebbles9 · ‎05-20-2015

Oops, thought you said the cat looked sick. Your friend should go to an immediate care, cat bites are horrible!!! Hope your friend is okay!!!

fourpaws56 · ‎03-04-2015

@Pebbles9 wrote:
Can you get him in a carrier? I would take him to the vet in the morning, if you can. I know you don't want him to suffer if he is truly sick. Your grandchildren are at risk too, be careful, you will do the right thing .

no, the cat seems very healthy...my friends bite looks bad...he won't go to the Dr. But I don;t want an aggressive cat around... and I LOVE cats...have a few of my own..