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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2005Trip to the Vet
Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. Antibiotics for the next couple of weeks. This is the kitty who goes into tornado mode if she even *sees* a pill. Looking forward to getting through these weeks with fingers, hands, arms, etc., intact and getting enough *into* her!! Vet tech suggested holding her by the scruff and popping them in but I hesitate doing that as she's elderly and I'd think only kittens could tolerate that. But it would beat her breaking her neck otherwise. Arrrgh!!! Jeanne > Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this morning. > We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. Antibiotics for the next [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > that as she's elderly and I'd think only kittens could tolerate that. But > it would beat her breaking her neck otherwise. Arrrgh!!! Good luck with that. The last time I had to give Oscar medicine, she was a baby and I had a syringe to squirt into her mouth. That was tough enough. Eros squirmed quite a bit when we gave him eyedrops, but he never used his claws -- just fought like crazy. I had to hold him while DH gave the drops; DH wouldn't hold him tightly enough and I actually think Eros was more likely to hurt himself that way than if he was in a really firm grip.  Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* I sympathize with you as I also have problems pilling my cat Rusty. Just when I think I am getting better at it, today I wasn't sure the tiny pill got down his throat or whether he threw it up. Couldn't find it and could only presume he swallowed it. One thing I found helpful is to put on the 'thimble' used for teeth brushing. I brush his teeth and then pop the pill down his throat. Rusty is used to having his teeth brushed. The 'thimble' gives some protection to my finger. I tried using a pill gun before and that didn't help. Also Rusty tend to lose his appetite and get the run while on antibiotics, so I gave him yogurt. Good luck with Speckles. Winnie > Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this > morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jeanne Purrs that Speckles takes his Meds well, and that his UTI is gone asap. Suz What I do is I scruff the kitty, and tilt its head way back. Then with the pill between with index and thumb, I use my middle finger to open the lower jaw and drop the pill inside. It's better than trying to shove it down the throat. This way, you let gravity do the work, and all you have to do is aim. I would suggest also shutting you and the kitty in a room so she can't escape too far. Kristi Scruffing a cat will not hurt it if you know how to do it. Most don't even seem to much mind it. My daughter used to work for a vet and she does it to my cats all the time when they need checked out or treated and its never been a problem. And they have always been and remain crazy about her. Jo > Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this > morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jeanne Have you ever tried a pill popper? It is easier for me with those. Sending successful medication and healing purrs for you and Speckles. Christine > Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this > morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jeanne > Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this > morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jeanne As long as you're not supporting her weight by the scruff of her neck, "scruffing" is fine even with an elderly cat. Just grab a handful of scruff at the back of her neck and hold her "down" rather than picking her up. However, this only leaves one had to pill her with, and unless you have a helper you won't be able to do it. I found the best way is to sit on my heels with my knees separated to form a "pocket" with my legs. Put Speckles between your legs with her butt facing towards your crotch. Lean over so that she is completely surrounded. Then take one hand and put your forefinger and your thumb on either side of her mouth and squeeze inward to force her mouth open. with the pill on the forefinger of your other hand, quickly stick it as far down her throat as you can and extract your finger quickly before she gags. Then close her mouth with the hand you used to force it open, lean further over and blow gently into her nostrils (this will cause her to swallow reflexively). This has worked for me every time on the first try and it's not very traumatic for your kitty. Hugs, CatNipped jbhajos@earthlunk.not (JBHajos) had some very interesting things to say about Trip to the Vet: >Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this >morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >and I'd think only kittens could tolerate that. But it would beat her >breaking her neck otherwise. Arrrgh!!! I've generally had better luck giving liquid meds to Felix. Fortunately, his TED last city defaulted to liquid when a feline patient needed oral meds. :-) Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL > I've generally had better luck giving liquid meds to Felix. > Fortunately, his TED last city defaulted to liquid when a feline > patient needed oral meds. :-) I am still in shock. Recently we discovered this wonderful flea killer called "4Fleas" (in the UK) it starts working within 15 minutes and kills all fleas within 24 hours. Alas it's a tablet....so out comes the ham..... 10 minutes later Sarrasine and Redunzel are both stuffed with ham....but the pills have lying on the floor. So I did the unthinkable, I picked Redunzel up held her in the "baby" position, coaxed her jaws open and flicked the pill onto the back of her tongue and then held her mouth shut until she swallowed then I did the same to Sarrasine. Afterwards both of them were licking their lips as if to say "What have I just swallowed?!" but some further stuffing with ham soon resumed friendly human-cat relations. I figured it was the element of surprise and I was lucky to get away with it and prayed that after spraying everything within sight with flea killer spray they wouldn't pick any more up. Of course they did only these were less and smaller so I girded my loins and tried the same trick again. Only this time, both of them were fairly calm about it. Obviously they would rather I didn't do it and Sarrasine tried to flick the pill our with her tongue but couldn't do it. I have had to give Sarrasine a third pill, she lay back and purred throughout the procedure.... Weird cats! We are both amazed as we remember the last time we had to give a pill to a cat.... Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this > morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jeanne Poor Speckles; I hope she feels better soon. Pilling purrs are on their way. ------ Krista > Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this > morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jeanne Good luck, Jeanne. I usually get Persia's head under my arm and use one had to tip her head back and prise open her jaw. With the other hand I pop the pill in and then clamp her jaws shut. The first time I had to do this someone here suggested gently blowing on her nose - it causes a reflex swallow. It worked like a charm! Jill > Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this > morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > and I'd think only kittens could tolerate that. But it would beat her > breaking her neck otherwise. Arrrgh!!! Oh, sincerest sympathies, Jeanne. Many purrs coming over for Speckles to feel better soon, and for the pilling without loss of any limbs. I suppose I'm very lucky in that F&N usually take their meds like good little troopers. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Lots of purrs and best wishes for giving of the pills to be as easy as possible, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this > morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jeanne > Speckles developed symptoms much like UTI. So off to the vet this > morning. We got her back this afternoon - sure enough, UTI. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jeanne Purrs for Speckles to recover quickly and purrs for you to be able to medicate her. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. |
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