help my manx cat

sassygirl.friend · New member Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 1

My manx cat is about 4 month old. She as a problem with her privates area. Tha area stay raw. I have tried clean the area everyday and apply antibiotic cream. But noting seem to work. I do not have the funds to take her to a vet.

Mary_NH · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:27 pm Post subject:

sorry but I gotta say it - if you do not have the funds to provide medical care to your kitten you shouldn't keep her. She is going to need a lot such as spay, vaccines, etc. And emergencies ALWAYS happen with pets. They can be expensive.
I have heard that Manx cats can have issues on that end due to the way their tail is. I have no idea if this is true but I did once have a friend with a Manx and the cat had several surgeries to repair genetic issues due to the tail thing.
This kitten should see a vet. This is probably something that any home remedy will not fix nor should anyone try to guess what is wrong via a cat forum.

Chezza · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:26 pm Post subject:

Yep, I have to agree with Mary here, when you have a pet, you have to be aware that emergencies can come up at "ANY" time.. She needs medical attention before it gets infected and she is or will be in more pain than now or discomfort.. Please get her the help she needs..

yogi · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject: If your Manx is a "Rumpy"

than most likely it is missing the last vertebrae which will reduce the nerve endings. This will lead to problem with either bowel or urinating or both. Manx syndrome is not uncommon and can actually result in more problems later if not resolved. Since they are not able to feel that area due to lack of nerve endings they can sometimes have uncontrolled bowel and urination problems. A vet trip is required asap.