Delilah came into our care in a heartbreaking state. She was severely underweight and had ulcers on her face, irritated eyes and a massive tick and parasite burden. Her finders brought her to Briarhill Veterinary Clinic where she started treatment straight away before being settled into the GSPCA cattery the next day to begin her recovery.
A few days later it was clear that she wasn’t improving as we had hoped, so she returned to the vets for further tests. Her parasite burden was so severe that she had become anaemic. She was also constipated and struggling to pee. The first treatment hadn't been enough for what her little body was fighting and her "normal functions" were struggling so she needed a second round of treatment and more intensive care.
The good news is that Delilah is finally heading in the right direction. The ulcers on her face have healed and, while her eyes still need more care, she is in much better form and she is loving all the TLC. She still spends a lot of time catching up on sleep while her body heals. Her future is finally looking brighter and if her recovery continues we hope to start the search for her forever home.
Delilah’s story, like Sampson's, is a reminder that cats cannot simply fend for themselves, despite the myth. Domestic cats are not wild animals, they rely on human care and compassion to survive. Too often cats are seen outside and people assume they’ll be fine but many are suffering quietly. Without help, Delilah’s future could have been very bleak. Luckily for her she wandered into the right turf shed and was discovered by caring people! Thanks to them she got the chance she deserved.
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