Hey @TropicalBabies I know this is a chicken sight, but I need some advice with a kitty. A while back a stray cat showed up at our barn. He was crying and trying to tear bins and bags open for food. He was starving very badly so much so I could like count his bones. I jumped right into helping him, but wanted to be careful cuz we have to other kittens and I don't want them getting sick if this new guy has anything. I started with VERY small frequent meals since he obviously had not had a meal in a long time. We really shouldn't take on another critter right now, we are maxed out, but HOW could I NOT feed this poor baby? We named him Sushi, and he seems to like it. He currently has a little box with old blankets and pillows in our shed, with a litter and food and water. I heat up a rice pack and put it in there every night since its like freezing here. He still goes into the barn and will steal our two kitties food and is kinda bossy to them, but we don't have another option for quarantining. We had an old rabbit cage that was a nice size I had put him in but he busted through that so that's not an option. I will leave him locked in the shed some days to give our cats a break and to make sure he isn't going to be bossy. He probably really needs to be seen by a vet, but we cannot afford more vet bills right now. We looked around trying to find a rescue but NO ONE will take him. Our only option is to do the best that we can for him. We pulled 2 ticks off his head, and just try to love him up. He also needs to be neutered, but again...we cant do that for him. He is very tame and was clearly someones pet that was dumped on our dirt road. He uses the litter no problem, and stays in his little homemade kitty house we placed in our shed and eats and drinks normally. I noticed his first stool in the litter was bloody...and that was a concern but his other waste has looked normal. He uses his litter SEVERAL times a day and goes a considerable amount. Not sure if this is concerning or just normal since his body is still adjusting to eating again. We have been caring for him for a couple weeks now, so I have started feeding him a bit more each time. He is on high protein wet food and dry kibble IAMS brand. I made sure not to get indoor cat food and tried to get higher protein to help him the best I can. We have some extra flea and tick prevention that we kinda just want to put on him, but aren't sure. We tried to order some for him but our vet was not helpful and would not give us any. I'm most concerned he might have a parasite or worms or something....and really want to have him seen by a vet, but there is no way we can do that right now. His sides are slowly filling in and his coat is definitely looking shinier than before. He is a very happy cat and begs for attention 24/7. I just noticed this morning that he had vomited in his shed. I looks like just flem to me, but this is very concerning to me. Anyone have ideas of what else I can do for this little guy? I have asked around for possible homes but no one seems to want him.... Help!!!!
