Catwith broken leg

[Byrd gal]

I have a barn cat that has a broken leg. It is her front one. She is Ferrell. I plan on catching her today and getting her settled in a cage in the house. Can you give aspirin to a cat? I am not very knowledgeable in cat care. I just can't leave her to fend for herself in this weather. Coyotes would have no problem snacking on her . Suggestions please .

 

[townchicks]

You have to be careful with any kind of painkillers in cats . Are you planning to take him to a vet?

 

[Byrd gal]

No just rest and splint I don't have 1000 to drop on a stray. I wish I could. The shelter will not take her. I paid to get them all fixed and vaccines which was alot already. There was a whole litter dumped at the barn. I am hoping if she stays off it. It will be OK. I haven't cought her yet. So we will see.

 

[townchicks]

Well you are her best hope. Maybe it is not broken. . Good luck and be careful. Feral cats can be scary when cornered.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Over where I am, animal control will take in any injured strays. It’s worth it to call and ask.

 

[Byrd gal]

Over where I am, animal control will take in any injured strays. It’s worth it to call and ask.

No not here it seems to be a sprain but temps are going to be 0 with - 30 wind chills the other strays are coming in . I hope they don't have fleas. My animals have soresto collars but we will be fair game. She will be happy to see her family at least. What can you do?

 

[cassie]

You ought to be able to splint it if it is broken. If it is just a sprain she should recover soon. If she is wild, try this. I have tamed any number of cats and kittens by simply offering them tuna fish on my finger. It is my understanding that aspirin is lethal to cats.