For the folks who are in the know - Hoodsie is now in our sunroom with a temporary cat quarantine setup (bowls, litterbox, bed, etc.)
After finding one of the neighborhood cats hit and dumped on the road this week, we finally caved in. I mean... we've been feeding him for what? Four months now? Plus we've named him.
It really was a matter of time.
Took him to the vet this morning (we love our vet that's open 7 days a week). Feline leukemia and FIV negative. He has fleas, oddly no ear mites, but a myriad of scratch scabs all over him from fights and who knows what else. He needs a serious bath. But otherwise, he's healthy - no respiratory issues. Heart sounds fine. No apparent issues to the touch with his innards. They gave him the first round of rabies and distemper vaccines. Because he's an adult, they think they might be able to give him the boosters sooner than the usual waiting period.
Neutering appointment is Friday.
We'll be keeping him in the sunroom quarantined for probably about a month - mostly to control fleas. (although all of the cats will go on meds for about 6 months once he's released into general house population). The room has been cleared of couches and anything we can't physically wash. We continue to celebrate the fact that we have hardwood floors. :)
*sigh*
We're insane. Completely, utterly insane.
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