alexgirl73 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I wasn't sure where to put this one, so please move if not appropriate. My cat Broxi has burnt the end of his tongue on something, not sure what, and we have searched the house high and low The only thing that we can think of is that there was some chicken poo by the back door that we hadn't noticed, is it possible he has licked it and this has caused the burn? It's only the tip of his tongue as if he touched something he didn't like then moved away quickly. We're very confused, as there isn't anything else we could see in the house (and he doesn't go out) that could have caused it. No household products or anything lying about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I wouldn't have thought a cat would go anywhere near chicken poo....they have a good sense of smell How is poor Broxi? If it was my cat, I would give some cold milk from the fridge. Might calm it down and cheer Broxi up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 I wouldn't have thought so either, but tbh I cant think of anything else. The tip of his tongue is very red, but he's eaten a little today, though still drooling at the mouth a bit. He's had cold milk and water which have helpde. He did this earlier on in the year with paint and ended up at the vets for 3 days, but that time he burnt his whole mouth, not just the tip of the tongue. Cost me nearly £200 that time But I don't think it warrants drips and painkillers this time, he just doesn't learn, silly cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Could he have been stung? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 I don't think so It doesn't look like a sting, but knowing Broxi it could be anything. He is one of those cats who just has no common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I don't think so It doesn't look like a sting, but knowing Broxi it could be anything. He is one of those cats who just has no common sense. is he a ragdoll ? only my mum has 2 and they don't have much savvy either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 unfortunately not lol, though my OH would dearly love one of those. He's a semi long haired tabby - 3 years old This is him and then we have the B&W Cooper and the stuck up princess of the family Teddie She's an exotic shorthair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Ah bless him he's absolutely gorgeous (as are the others too ). I can't think of anything he could have done either. Have you been cooking anything tonight that might have taken his fancy while your back was turned? Cats can be so silly sometimes My 6 have no common sense at all most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 They are all gorgeous , I love tabbys used to have one he was a real charaicter( sp) now we have a tortie and white she has really lovely markings and a real madam !!! hope you find out what it is though and that he has learned his lesson, typical cat curious!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 oh, what gorgeous kitties I dont know what to suggest about a burnt tongue, yoghurt maybe? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 wracked my brains to no avail, but he is doing better today. The drooling has stopped and he is all loving and purry again. He has had some cold milk (even though I know you shouldn't really give cats milk) and has eaten some of his biscuits Let's hope he learns his lesson this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Glad he is feeling much better today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hey Alex. Fancy seeing you on a chicken forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Our cat Ray sometimes get up on the kitchen counter and licks the toaster. Had anybody just made toast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Tarpey Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Aww they're all soooo cute Maybe it was a wasp or a certain plant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hey Alex. Fancy seeing you on a chicken forum. Fancy!! Thanks for pointing me in this direction Kel, picked up loads of info about keeping my chooks. Just to let you all know that Broxi is completely back to normal. No long lasting effects. Would still love to know how he did it And tbh Angels, I can't remember if anyone had just made toast, but I wouldn't have thought that was it. Had bits drop in front of his nose before and he sniffed and walked away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
