CAT CRISIS. Very bad mess. If sensitive, consider not reading.

[The Snark]

After making sure it was safe I was backing the jeep down the driveway. One kitten jumped in front of a tire.

It appears to have escaped internal injury. One back leg is completely limp. The other one might be functional. Front legs are okay. It has been leaking poo and pee all day. I've been giving it water which it drinks readily and it's in pain meows are down to every few minutes. It has begun to purr again when giving it affection.
The problem is we are in an acute financial crisis and have absolutely no spare money for vet bills. For the next two weeks I see my choices as being keep it fed and watered and as comfortable as possible but giving it no other treatment, or putting it down. It is about 6 weeks old now and partly weaned. The mother cat doesn't know how to serve her milk as the kittens have only searched her out.

I have no problems taking care of a partly invalid cat for the duration of it's life. What should I do?

 

[Entomancer]

Put it down.

I know you and other people here like cats, but really, domestic cats (kept outdoors) are probably one of the worst causes of decline in reptiles and birds, and the world would be just fine (and then some) with the loss of most of the domestic cats kept outdoors, never mind just one kitten.

Also, cats kept outdoors tend to carry/spread toxoplasmosa gondii, at least in the United States.

 

[Niffarious]

Cat's also purr when they are in pain.

In your case, I would also say put it down. Not just for what has been mentioned already, but because that cat obviously has some serious damage and likely broken/fractured legs. They are not going to heal or set right without medical intervention, and that cat will wind up in horrible pain or crippled or both the rest of its life...if it makes it. I imagine it is suffering a lot right now.

What is it about kittens? I have heard so many stories of them running RIGHT underneath something that is moving...leading to death by being stepped on/sat on/ran over/etc

 

[Thomas2015]

Take it to the vet anyway. Its gonna need medical care either way. Tell them its not your cat, that you have no money and that you just happened to find it when it found the back wheel of your jeep. Most vets will work on it anyway and might even keep it themselves. United humanitarians is one way to go, and you can also bring it to an adoption center with a vet in charge. Bottom line though: she's gonna have to have medical care.

 

[poisoned]

Put it down. This kitten will have miserable life anyways.

 

[pnshmntMMA]

How many do you have? I'd put it down sadly.

 

[pitbulllady]

I'd put it down. A .22 bullet to the brain is instant and inexpensive. If it's "leaking pee and poop", it did NOT escape internal injuries and most likely has a spinal injury as well, and can no longer control its bladder and bowel functions. Broken legs can heal, and even a crooked limb can be somewhat useful, but a damaged spinal cord is a done deal. If its cries of pain have subsided, that is probably due to the swelling around the spinal cord having progressed to the point of cutting off all sensation. That could be masking internal injuries that will later lead to peritonitis and organ failure.

pitbulllady

 

[BrettG]

As much as I love kitties I have to agree with Pitbulllady and load up the .22.
Poor thing won't know what hit it at least.

 

[BQC123]

I'd put it down. A .22 bullet to the brain is instant and inexpensive. If it's "leaking pee and poop", it did NOT escape internal injuries and most likely has a spinal injury as well, and can no longer control its bladder and bowel functions. Broken legs can heal, and even a crooked limb can be somewhat useful, but a damaged spinal cord is a done deal. If its cries of pain have subsided, that is probably due to the swelling around the spinal cord having progressed to the point of cutting off all sensation. That could be masking internal injuries that will later lead to peritonitis and organ failure.

pitbulllady

Correct as usual. Don"t let it suffer.

 

[Anonymity82]

Wow, everyone is set on killing the poor thing so quickly! I can understand not having money and it's definitely not going to get better on it's own, if at all. Chances are it has some life threatening injuries but to just off it without at least trying to find it help is kind of wrong. At least imo. Does Thailand have any no kill shelters like they do in America? If this sounds rude I apologize. I'm genuinely asking as I have never been there. You can also do like another member said and drop it off at a local vet hospital. Save yourself the 3 cents for the bullet and let them put it down after they decide whether or not to try and save it.

Of course, this is only my humble opinion.

 

[Legion09]

As mentioned earlier, I would bring it to the Vet regardless. Most places will operate anyways and keep it. At least they do here. Or check for a cat shelter in the area and call them for information explaining that this random kitten jumped behind your vehicle and it isn't yours. Hopefully they can direct you better to someone that will help or take the responsibility of putting it down out of your hands.

 

[BQC123]

Just for the record......he is not in the US. Things usually work a little different in other countries. No animal should suffer because a human wants it to live.

 

[Formerphobe]

Most places will operate anyways and keep it.

No, most places won't.

I would opt humane euthanasia.

 

[Legion09]

No, most places won't.

I would opt humane euthanasia.

Seems our experiences differ....

regardless, here is a site to an animal sanctuary in Thailand

http://www.thaianimalsanctuary.com/

Call them up and see what they can do.

 

[Anonymity82]

I just feel that taking it out back and shooting it is the easy way out of this problem. If it hasn't been examined by an animal doctor then nobody should be making a diagnosis.

 

[BQC123]

If it's "leaking pee and poop", it did NOT escape internal injuries and most likely has a spinal injury as well, and can no longer control its bladder and bowel functions. Broken legs can heal, and even a crooked limb can be somewhat useful, but a damaged spinal cord is a done deal.
pitbulllady

My son's cat was recently injured, apparently by a car. I don't like cats, but found a reason every morning, NOT to shoot it. The rear leg was tender, and had severe trauma. Twice a day I changed dressings, and made sure it was not in pain. If it had shown any sign of internal injury, as mentioned above, severe pain, or infection, I would have done the right thing. The cat now has a minor limp, but is otherwise fine. Most shelters charge to take any animal, then promptly euthanize it.

 

[The Snark]

Finis

Given to Quan Yin's care as of a few minutes ago.