February 26, 2014

This was a big day for Finn!  We had a follow-up visit with the vet who cared for Finn when the Animal Control Officer brought him in for treatment.  The doc was very happy to see Finn (Finn is an exceptionally sweet cat and all the staff fell in love with him) and shared some details about Finn's history. The ACO received a phone call from someone who found Finn limping and thought he had been hit by a car.  It appears that Finn was someone's pet.  He never received adequate nutrition and the lack of taurine in his diet ultimately caused him to lose his sight.  Malnutrition also caused the hollow pockets in his bones. Some of you have asked about the shaved area on Finn's back.  His coat was so matted and he was covered with so many fleas that he was shaved by the vet techs.  This way the mats were removed and he could be treated for fleas. The doctor feels that Finn was fed either table scraps or dog food which do not provide proper nutrition for cats.  While his muscles will become stronger, nothing can be done about his limb deformities.  With proper nutrition he may regain some sight - maybe only shadows.  He will see a specialist when he becomes stronger. He has gained 1/2 pound in the two weeks he has been with us and may be ready for his neutering surgery in about four weeks. Finn's trip in the car was stressful to him and he protested loudly.  On the way home, I held his carrier in my lap (my husband was driving) and he surprised me by rolling over on his back and talking loudly all the way home.

Needless to say, Finn was very happy to be home and had a little play time with his favorite mouse before dozing off.