Nala has been in our care for a few months now and sadly no one has shown any interest in her. She is a dainty, friendly girl who is 13 years old. Early on we discovered that Nala has ear polyps.
Ear polyps in cats are a fairly uncommon occurrence but can cause severe
damage to the eardrum if not properly diagnosed or
treated. Ear polyps can occur in cats of all ages but are usually seen
in cats between the ages of 1 and 4. They affect all breeds and both
sexes equally. The exact cause of ear polyps is not known, however, some
theories suggest that they result from a reaction to inflammation, possibly caused by bacteria, fungi, or calicivirus. Another possibility is that they originate from some remnants of brachial arches that are present in early fetal development.
The most common treatment of an ear polyp is through surgical removal.
Usually, the veterinarian pulls up the long stalk to which the polyp is
attached and cuts it off. The problem with this simple non-invasive
surgery is that the root of the polyp remains within the ear and can
resurface within a short period of one to eight months.
We have decided to let nature takes its course with Nala. Surgery would not permanently remove the polyps and would cause her more stress. She is currently on some medication and is having lots of cuddles. She really is a lovely cat, we just need someone to see how wonderful she is and look past her age. She really is such a sweetheart and we think she's beautiful.
If you think Nala could be your purr-fect companion please come and visit her. We are open everyday from 11am-3pm.
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