Paddy O'Malley has tangled with some other critter...again. I found a puncture wound on his lower jaw yesterday. Don't worry; these photos are not gruesome!
My bet, is that it's raccoons. They wash their hands in The 'O' Cats's water bowl sometimes, leaving muddy water. We pick up any food or used food bowls before calling it a night, just to keep any raccoon, groundhog, opossum, or marauding cat away. But The PO'M is large and in charge, and doesn't take kindly to interlopers on his turf, and of course, he must protect Sweetie.
You all know I'll haul him into the vet's office, if his wound becomes icky. Last year's abscess in his neck healed well, with the use of the Vetericyn spray, so I am sure we'll all be fine.
He's protecting his territory. It's what a good cat does.
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Have a purrfect day. My best to your mom. ♥
It's a hard life for an outdoor kitty, but it's good that he has you to watch over him.
ReplyDeleteDarn raccoons, I don't like those nasty creatures. I hope poor Patty is OK.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm sorry Paddy got injured. I hope his jaw will heal with Vetericyn spray. He is so lucky to have you to look after him xo
ReplyDeleteI hope he's okay, and the wound doesn't develop into anything worse.
ReplyDeleteHonestly your O cats are so well cared for, they aren't truly ferals at all. Just cats who choose to live outside. We're very sorry about his latest wound; raccoons are nasty and dangerous. But we do appreciate hearing how he protects Sweetie too.
ReplyDeleteHope he never goes claw to claw with a coon. Extra snuggles are always appropriate for such a good protector!
ReplyDeleteWe sure hope that Paddy heals up nicely, and quickly too!
ReplyDeleteOh no Paddy O....healing kitty kisses and I can certainly understand being a bit off.
ReplyDeleteHugs mad and mom
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ReplyDeleteGuard cat will still be guarding!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Paddy O :)
You are quite the cat <3
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
I was going to guess raccoons, but you suspected that. Hopefully everyone is able to avoid each other and not get injured (I'd bet on the raccoons....they can be nasty).
ReplyDeleteoh Paddy, yoo poor baby, head butts
ReplyDeleteoh, ps, the rooooooosters are noisy, noisy, noisy
ReplyDeletePoor guy, hope he heals quickly. Raccoons around us are always hastling the feral kitties in our community.
ReplyDeleteOh Paddy! You gotta stay clear of those raccoons. They can be mean.
ReplyDeletePaddy O' Honey, I am so glad you have your mom there to look over you and protect you as best as you will let her. She loves you and we do as well. Please get all better and I beg you to stay away from the raccoons. They are many times rabid and I do NOT want you to ever ever get bitten in case. And they are mean I'm afraid. Please be a good boy and stay away from them. Let your mom love on you and make you all better. XXXXXX
ReplyDeletePoor little guy :( He's so lucky to have you taking care of him though!
ReplyDeletepoor baby! i know he is in good hands with you!
ReplyDeletePaddy, dude, take care. Don't want to get that boo-boo infected! - Tom x
ReplyDeleteawww. hope it heals quickly!
ReplyDeleteOh Paddy O'Malley, purring that nasty puncture wound heals up quickly and nicely. Be careful out there!
ReplyDeleteLaila
Oh goodness, hope he heals quickly. I have a cat that scratches a wound on his head all the time. I spray it, it heals, he scratches till it's bleeding, and I repeat the cycle.
ReplyDeleteAww Paddy, feel better! Good job protecting your area, but be safe!!
ReplyDeleteThose masked villains were breaching his territory?! I hope POM he gave them the what's for! Those bandits used to visit our yard too and steal seeds from the squirrel feeders after dark!
ReplyDeleteWe just hate that POM gets in these scuffles. Coons carry rabies the same as any other wild animal. We're sendin' purrayers. Big hugs
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Raena
Cats are very territorial animals. I'm not even surprised his reaction.
ReplyDeleteWe've recently moved to a different flat and we have loggia from the patio side of our building. There is one cat lady who's walking around from the ground floor flat. Purka hates her, she's always hissing at her! It's not even our flat - this cat is walking on the playground. But Purka doesn't feel comfortable anyway.
I think this spray will help, we also use something similar when cats have some wounds which they gain during playing. It happens sometimes.