A heartfelt appeal has been made by a Northern Ireland cat rescue centre, urging the public to support the treatment of a gentle and affectionate cat who is suffering from a baffling nose condition.
Named Barney by staff at Rescue Cats NI, the ginger-male was found four weeks ago unneutered and unchipped living in Parkanaur Forest in Dungannon following a call to the centre from a concerned resident.
The team were immediately struck by the severity of the unusual growth affecting his nose.
Lynsey Jones from the Lisburn charity posted on social media: “This poor boy has been living in Parkanaur forest for a while. He isn’t neutered or chipped and has this obvious nose issue. Carolyn Beattie contacted us about him asking for help, so glad she did. Barney is super friendly and we are wondering was he dumped as people couldn’t afford or didn’t want to treat him. He is safe now and will receive vet care and whatever he needs and for however long he must stay with us.
“When we got back to the rescue he was so hungry and immediately scoffed his food. It’s not affecting his appetite and his nostrils are free from this growth. Adorable big boy.
“We aren’t vets but have done some research and this could be a fungal infection, similar to Wobbles believe it or not but in different places. If it is, it can be treated but can take a year.”
Named Barney by staff at Rescue Cats NI, the ginger-male was found four weeks ago unneutered and unchipped living in Parkanaur Forest in Dungannon following a call to the centre from a concerned resident.
The team were immediately struck by the severity of the unusual growth affecting his nose.
Lynsey Jones from the Lisburn charity posted on social media: “This poor boy has been living in Parkanaur forest for a while. He isn’t neutered or chipped and has this obvious nose issue. Carolyn Beattie contacted us about him asking for help, so glad she did. Barney is super friendly and we are wondering was he dumped as people couldn’t afford or didn’t want to treat him. He is safe now and will receive vet care and whatever he needs and for however long he must stay with us.
“When we got back to the rescue he was so hungry and immediately scoffed his food. It’s not affecting his appetite and his nostrils are free from this growth. Adorable big boy.
“We aren’t vets but have done some research and this could be a fungal infection, similar to Wobbles believe it or not but in different places. If it is, it can be treated but can take a year.”
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00:00Oh, Bobby.