Stray Cat Found With Badly Infected Ear And In Need Of Urgent Treatment
London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, marked the World Stray Day (April 4th, 2018) by highlighting the story of one of its residents that has been at the rescue for nearly a year.
In May last year, Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officers discovered an injured stray cat near Dollis Hill, North West London that was in need of urgent medical attention.
The seven-year-old black and white stray, named Gomez, was clearly very distressed and scared and was continuously shaking and scratching his head in discomfort.
After bringing Gomez back to Mayhew, he was immediately seen by Mayhew’s Vet Team at their on-site Community Vet Clinic, which offers affordable preventive treatment.
Mayhew’s Vet, Dr. Emma Robinson, said: “Upon examination I discovered Gomez’s ears had been badly infected for some time, so long in fact that the ears had become thickened and folded over.
“I took an X-ray of his skull, which revealed the left ear was the worst, with the ear canal completely closed shut. An infection wouldn’t usually show up on an X-ray, so the fact that we could see it showed just how chronic it was. It was clear he was in agony so we immediately treated him with antibiotics.
“It soon became apparent that this wasn’t going to clear the infection, so we agreed that surgery was the only option to help poor Gomez. We set to work to completely remove the left ear canal and flush out the middle ear.
“The three-hour surgery was a great success and we were able to leave the inner ear intact, which means he can still hear, but he doesn’t have the itchiness and pain from the infected ear canal anymore.”
Over the next six weeks Gomez recovered from the surgery and once he was better, the Vet Team neutered and vaccinated him and now he is settled into the Cattery, where he awaits his new forever home.
Dr. Emma Robinson added: “If we hadn’t helped Gomez he would have been in constant pain. The infection would have kept recurring and he could have eventually lost his hearing or even suffered neurological defects.
“But thankfully we got to him in time and now he is happy, healthy and, importantly, he can still hear the birds singing out in the garden.”
If you are interested in adopting any cats in Mayhew’s care, please visit www.themayhew.org or call 020 8962 8000.
Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officers and Vet Team respond to hundreds of animals in need. Mayhew’s Community Vet Clinic offer affordable preventative care that benefits the London community and individual pet owners long term. Find out more about Mayhew’s services by visiting www.themayhew.org and please consider a donation to help them help even more animals like Gomez. You can text MEOW44 followed by your chosen amount to 70070. (UK ONLY)
Lucky Gomez! I hope he finds a lovely forever home.
We hope so too. 🙂
Such a beautiful kitty. I’m glad that Gomez has recovered from his ears infection.
Thank you <3
Poor baby 🙁
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Thanks for watching the furry ones!
Poor luv, I love a cats ears…..flick. Flick. Tickle. But never mind. He can still hear. Cheers,H
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Such a beautiful kitty. Gomez is pretty inside and out.
Thank you 🙂
Thank you again Mayhew your one in a million .x???
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What a little sweetheart this guy is. So cute.
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Poor thing to lose his ear but good they worked to fix him and he can still hear which is wonderful. He’s such a brave and lovely Kitty, I hope he finds a loving family to take him home <3 🙂
We hope he’ll find his forever home quickly. 🙂
Gomez and Mayhew’s Vet Team and Gomez’s future home and people prove that miracles are composed of love, competence, and persistence. Bless all who were chosen to help, and may Gomez live long with happiness and good, well-tended health!
🙂 thank you
Please help this baby! So beautiful!
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I’m in tears, he needs love, poor baby. Special needs kitties seem to know they were saved and tend to be very grateful and loving
Thank you Catherine. <3
Glad Gomez was able to get the help he needed.?
Indeed. It’s still so sad all of this happened to him tho. ?
Thank you so much for sharing Gomez’s story!?
You are most welcome. 🙂
poor kitty!
Indeed 🙁 just glad Mayhew found and helped.
We know they have marvelous vets at Mayhew. Look at how beautifully the surgeon finished his work and how well Gomez healed. And they saved his hearing and no doubt his ability to balance too.I do hope he finds a loving home soon.
They certainly do. :). And we are very thankful for all the support they give all the kitties out there
I send love to handsome Gomez. May he join a family who deserves that dear boy. Thank you to the entire team for rescuing him and may your journey’s also be wonderful.
it’s a cute kitty. I hope she finds a home 🙂
thank you! <3
you’re welcome Marc … and a very unique blog you have … keep up the good work !
We hope so too. 🙂
Good work Marc. 🙂 🙂
How can I contribute to your good and wonderous work from the United States? You give me hope. I do TNR and clean condos at one of our local adoption centers here in a small town in northern California. I give and and all money that isn’t necessary to my life and the lives of the four felines that choose to live with me.
Hey Erica. Thanks so much for your kind words. 🙂
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