Ivermectin use in cats?

[sourland]

She's entering her tenth winter here in great shape. Just watched her race across the back yard, pause, and then jump up into her pen and heated box. She's got the good life. Another cat has been coming around to eat. She is even more scared than Scaredy was when she arrived. I have never seen this cat during the day, but after Scaredy is done eating she approaches and eats. Again if 'she' is a female I hope that she has been spayed.

 

[sourland]

This summer has been so miserably hot for everyone, I don't blame her for lounging. Glad she's in good health!

Given that she appeared in the winter of 2010 she is either 12 or going on 12 years old. That's old for a feral cat.

 

[Lukes954]

Wow what an amazing story. I read this post in its entirety. I was dreading the end think scaredy would have passed on. Amazing relationship built between you two, it is really in inspiration. With so much wrong with the world today this was a real breath of fresh air and reminder there is still a lot of beauty here. Thank you for all your updates and love & care for scaredy sour. It truly is a remarkable story. Bless you

 

[Lukes954]

Thank you for all the warm welcomes. I came on here searching for ivermectin results because I think one of the feral cats in my neighborhood has mange but I became absolutely entranced with sours story. I'm much like you in that I wasn't much of a cat person until I started feeding amd befriending local strays on my streets.. some are more trusting than other and each have their own personal story. They are such interesting creatures and there is a huge misconception about them. Few things are more rewarding than gaining the trust of a feral animal, especially a cat.


And sour that's all you can do but take it a day at a time. I often dread about something bad happening to the feral on my street but the bottom line is you have provided so much comfort and love to this cat who without you would have lived a very tough life. And the fact she rewards you with her trust and affection was a very beautiful thing to read. Thank you very much for your deciation and updates. It truly did brighten my day. I will always remember this story.

 

[sourland]

Turned on the heating pad in her winter house last week. She now puts herself to bed as soon as the sun no longer hits the deck. She generally does not come out until I give her breakfast. She's still looking sleek and shiny.

 

[sourland]

Not quite sure what is going on, but Scaredy has backed off a bit. I can encourage her into making contact, but she is a bit more apprehensive. I chalk it up to her being female, oops meant feline. Seriously, I hope that another coyote has not taken up residence.

 

[sourland]

Maybe you should outfit Scaredy with an orange vest. Just to be cautious.

If I get one, will you come and put it on her ?

 

[sourland]

She's doing well. She's in good flesh with a very shiny coat. She arrived here the winter of 2010/2011 so this will be her seventh winter here. I'm guessing she's about eight years old. That's good for a feral.

 

[sourland]

Scaredy is in a 'hyper affectionate' phase right now. Walking between and rubbing against my legs to the point I have to be careful not to step on/trip over her. Is it something about the time of year ? It's when she finally made contact last year.

 

[sourland]

Scaredy gave me a scare today. She's been gone for 3 days so I have been a little concerned. Took some garbage out to the trash can and on the way back to the house noticed something black by the chimney. Saw that it was the 'ever alert' Scaredy, but she was not moving or looking at me. I asked, "Scaredy, are you alive?" She slowly lifted her head and stared at me as if to say, "Must you bother me?" Took some food out to her, and she got up and wished me a Merry Christmas.