Injured Abu Dhabi cat with infected paw and tail rescued after painful ordeal, set for surgery and adoption
A stray cat in Abu Dhabi whose condition caught attention in an Instagram video has already been rescued and is now receiving veterinary treatment. The video, shared by the UAE Animals community on Instagram, showed the cat with what appeared to be an infected tail and an injured paw. Gulf News reached out to find out more about the animal’s condition and learned that rescuers had already managed…
An injured cat in Abu Dhabi caught the attention of the UAE Animals community on Instagram, where a video showed the cat with an infected tail and an injured paw. Rescuers managed to bring the cat to safety, despite its aggression due to pain. Sheema Lama, one of the rescuers, found the cat at the back of Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, but was unable to approach him right away.
She sought help from another experienced rescuer, Mary, and together they successfully caught the cat using a net. The cat was then taken to the Aleef Vet Clinic for assessment and medication. The vet found that the cat has an infection affecting his tail and requires surgery on his right hind leg. The cat will undergo treatment for two weeks at the vet, during which time it will also be neutered.
Once the cat recovers, Lama plans to adopt him despite his aggressive nature, as she already has several cats at home. The cat's journey from an injured stray to receiving medical care and potentially a permanent home has taken a more hopeful turn.
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