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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

I’m now trying to think if I can get him to the vet (as they won’t treat an animal they haven’t seen). But I don’t want to risk sending him to the shelter which would be the outcome.

And the public water is probably infecting any other cat that drinks but there’s not much I can do without overextending myself ie. getting rid of the dispenser and washing an outside bowl daily (without wanting to bring an infectious item inside so I can use hot soapy water)

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[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

I have a possum trap if he's feral level stray. My stray is feral but I've nowhere to send him if I catch him so I leave him be and keep the food and water up. He doesn't immediately flee when I top off his food, so that's an improvement.

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 point 9 months ago

Thanks, I’ve decided not to trap him though as I don’t want to risk him being euthanised by a shelter. The possum traps may also not be safe due to not being designed for cats and he in particular is quite large.

This guy is really friendly, he behaves like a pet. I could have been mistaken about the hissing, it could have been a hiss or it could have been a harsh exhale as he seems to huff and puff when excited.

For now the plan is to get some regular food down him and earn his trust to the point I can give some flea and worm treatment

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 9 months ago

public water is the water that is in nature

it's ok