A hidden benefit of TNR is that feral cats, with other abnormalities or injuries or can be helped during their time in captivity for their spay/neuter procedure. Our volunteers can hold feral cats for their recuperative period when these additional procedures are needed.
Orange DSH Male 1 year with Entropion - a turning in of the lower eyelids, which results in the facial hair rubbing against the cornea of the eye, creating pain, tearing and eventual ulceration of the eye, which could lead to blindness if not treated. A minor surgical procedure corrects the lid defect which heals the inflamed eyes. Entropion can result from
chronic URI ( upper respiratory infection ), common to so many feral cats or it can be congenital in younger cats. Suture removal was in 1 week and he was released back to his colony resolving the pain and potential permanent eye damage.