r/Straycats • u/Sundrop555 • 2d ago

Adoption Help (Location) Broken fang?

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I was looking at my stray cats photos and day dreaming about bringing her inside when I noticed one of her bottom fangs is missing.

She eats dry food and wet food. Seems normal other than that missing tooth. She has been a stray for 5 years according to my neighbor so who knows when it happened.

How worried should I be about that tooth? Thank you guys.

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u/VenomBite214 2d ago

It's 100% very painful

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u/Sundrop555 2d ago

Thanks, that convinced me to grab this cutie sooner rather than later.

Gonna have to rent a trap this weekend.

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u/Jurassicwhore 2d ago

It’s going to be a tough adjustment for her(if she’s like most). She’ll try her hardest to get out and meow a lot, but she will adjust. It just takes a lot of time. I’ve had my formerly feral Patty indoors for a year now & she still runs from being pet(but she’ll gladly head butt my leg)

Does she let you pet her already?

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u/Sundrop555 2d ago

Yeah, she lets me pet her on the back of her head. I don't over do it though, just every once in awhile.

My neighbor told me someone already tried to adopt her, but she apparently just wanted to go back outside.

But once that cat is inside, I am determined to keep her inside. I know how to treat a cat good. I know it will be a gradual thing though.🙂

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u/Turbulent-Suspect789 2d ago

if you live near a university, check if they have a vet school. you may be able to get low cost dental care.

also check w/ shelters nearby, they may have resources to help w/ trapping (catching) her, as well as low cost vet care.

best of luck to you.