If we were worried about getting this wild thing into a cat carrier and carting her off to the vet, we needn't have been.  In spite of all the initial fighting frenzy it was easy - we now know that this is no feral feline.   This claws-out spitfire suddenly gave in and let us stroke her and once she'd backed down, the hissess turned to purrs and sighs of relief.   So she was somebody's baby, must have been a long time ago.  Isn't it sad that she's been out in the cold for so long.   Don't suppose we'll ever know the full story, but she certainly remembers what it's like to be loved.

Picking her up?  Not quite no problem but she let us do it and getting her to the vet wasn't the trauma we anticipated.  That she is still malnourished and exhausted no doubt contributed to her quick capitulation.  She's as light as a feather.

What did the vet make of her?   He gave her a thorough examination - she's not suffering from any disease that he can find so that is the good news.  Her condition is very poor and it's likely that she hasn't managed to hunt successfully enough to feed herself over a long period. 

The sticking out tooth - let's leave it for the time being until she feels better and has put some condition on.

What about the matted coat?   If the knots are left long term, they can pull the skin away from underlying tissue so that is something that needs tackling.  But again, not just yet.

There are one or two puzzling factors about this dainty little lady - she has a fat tummy.  ????  You know what we're thinking.  But it could be worms and malnutrition.  So a wormer has been prescribed and we'll have to wait and see.  We hope she's not in kitten because her condition is so poor.  The outlook wouldn't be good.

Another puzzle is her age.   She doesn't look like a youngster.   The vet told us that her teeth are those of an older cat, but her eyes are young looking.   She does have beautiful, clear eyes - they look sad and inward at the moment but when she's perked up a bit, they'll be stunning.

So what are we to do with her?   No medication, apart from the wormer, she needs that good old fashioned remedy - lots of T.L.C. - tender loving care.  No problem.

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