I noticed during a lovely cuddle session a couple of days ago that the KC had an unusual lump near her mouth. Hmm I thought, that's odd. Alerted hubby. He took a look (NB of course neither of us are vets or even vaguely medically qualified but both are good at hypochondria). Hubby's declaration? Likely a skin tag. But who knows, could be something less be
nign ... Checked with another cat friendly friend -- hmm could be, but may be worth checking out at vet. So out came cat carrier in anticipation of vet visit (and off went the KC -she's not daft) and then super cat aware friend / neighbour popped over for tea. Take a look I said - could be something dreadful... Sensible & very cat aware neighbour took one look & laughed - it's a tick! And off she went to get her tick removal equipment (she has 2 cats & is super adept at this tick removal lark) & 3 minutes (and one grumpy KC) later all was done! Have never ever had a cat with ticks before. Never even seen one! The dangers of the faux countryside huh? (NB toy tick as image as real one - well - honestly - gross!!)
nign ... Checked with another cat friendly friend -- hmm could be, but may be worth checking out at vet. So out came cat carrier in anticipation of vet visit (and off went the KC -she's not daft) and then super cat aware friend / neighbour popped over for tea. Take a look I said - could be something dreadful... Sensible & very cat aware neighbour took one look & laughed - it's a tick! And off she went to get her tick removal equipment (she has 2 cats & is super adept at this tick removal lark) & 3 minutes (and one grumpy KC) later all was done! Have never ever had a cat with ticks before. Never even seen one! The dangers of the faux countryside huh? (NB toy tick as image as real one - well - honestly - gross!!)
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