Injured Cat - Page 2

Neil · 14-08-2009, 13:19

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Originally Posted by katex

That's all well and good Neil, and the cat was lucky ... don't expect you would have had the same attitude if it had been one your children.

There is a big difference between a child and a cat.

If my child hurts him/herself I do not rush off to the A&E unit before assessing what has happened. Maybe the cat owner is doing the same thing. I would not go to the hospital myself with a twisted ankle, would you?

katex · 14-08-2009, 13:42

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Originally Posted by Neil

There is a big difference between a child and a cat.

If my child hurts him/herself I do not rush off to the A&E unit before assessing what has happened. Maybe the cat owner is doing the same thing. I would not go to the hospital myself with a twisted ankle, would you?

You would certainly take your child to A & E with the injury described. !
If I were dragging my leg (even though only a twisted ankle) would certainly attend A & E. Always difficult to tell the difference between a twisted/sprained/broken ankle (and I have had 'em all) and the damage can be exacerbated in the meantime.

Yes, of course, there is a difference between a child and a cat, however, once you take on a pet they are entitled to the same amount of care to avoid suffering, this is why we have such bodies as the R.S.P.C.A.

Less · 14-08-2009, 13:56

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Originally Posted by katex

this is why we have such bodies as the R.S.P.C.A.

I think you will find we have the R.S.P.C.A. because there is cruelty to animals not because we all care but because some people don't care.

This cat may need attention, I don't know I haven't seen it if I thought it did I'd try to get it some, but I would never compare the importance of an animals life to that of a child the two are just not the same.

Oooh, look cute but not human.

katex · 14-08-2009, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Less

, but I would never compare the importance of an animals life to that of a child the two are just not the same.

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Sure I already have just said this Less ....

Doesn't mean you have to take a risk with what could be a serious injury just because it's a cat!

Less · 14-08-2009, 14:08

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Originally Posted by katex

Sure I already have just said this Less ....

Doesn't mean you have to take a risk with what could be a serious injury just because it's a cat!

Nor should you get all fussed because it is one.

West Ender · 14-08-2009, 15:38

Is the PDSA still going?

jaysay · 14-08-2009, 16:16

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Originally Posted by West Ender

Is the PDSA still going?

Well they still send me begin letters West Ender

West Ender · 14-08-2009, 16:21

Do they? I haven't seen or heard of them for ages, that's why I asked. I wonder where your nearest branch is. The nearest one to me was (is?) in Manchester. Anyway, they are very good if you can't afford enormous vet fees.

LYNX1 · 14-08-2009, 16:33

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Originally Posted by katex

You would certainly take your child to A & E with the injury described. !
If I were dragging my leg (even though only a twisted ankle) would certainly attend A & E. Always difficult to tell the difference between a twisted/sprained/broken ankle (and I have had 'em all) and the damage can be exacerbated in the meantime.

Yes, of course, there is a difference between a child and a cat, however, once you take on a pet they are entitled to the same amount of care to avoid suffering, this is why we have such bodies as the R.S.P.C.A.

Spot on Kate.......animals can't tell you if it hurts or where it hurts and as you say, you take on a pet you look after it. If you can't afford the vet bills RSPCA or PDSA will help, but don't let the poor thing suffer.

BERNADETTE · 14-08-2009, 16:45

I am sure if the owner were struggling financially the vet would come to some aggreement to pay the bill off in instalments. No need to leave an animal in pain.

garinda · 14-08-2009, 17:08

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Originally Posted by Neil

There is a big difference between a child and a cat

Yes, you'd be prosecuted if you made a child wear a collar with a bell on it.

Eric · 14-08-2009, 18:08

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Originally Posted by accyman

ok hands up who moaned about the brick post and got it removed

I thought it was a really nice looking brick ... can't remember it in too much detail .... maybe it got yanked because it wasn't a NORI

Maybe someone assumed that you are the kind of person who goes around whacking unsuspecting cats with a brick you carry concealed in or on your person, and that you might attract a following. Maybe it would have been more appropriate in a thread titled: "How to brick a camel without hurting your thumbs."

accyman · 14-08-2009, 18:10

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Originally Posted by LYNX1

you take on a pet you look after it..

thats why lazey peopel buy cats

everyone esle has to clean their pets mess up

Neil · 14-08-2009, 21:21

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Originally Posted by West Ender

Anyway, they are very good if you can't afford enormous vet fees.

If you can't afford the enormous vets bills you should not have a pet.

Neil · 14-08-2009, 21:23

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Originally Posted by LYNX1

Spot on Kate.......animals can't tell you if it hurts or where it hurts

Of course they can - does your vet use his psychic powers to decide if its leg hurts when he feels it our the fact the animal pulls away or whimpers like the rest of us would