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filigree - 03 Aug 2005 15:02 GMT

My other cat had a huge abscess drained yesterday. I'm going to have to give
him liquid antibiotics 2x per day and clean the tube area with peroxide 2x
per day. I know this cat and none of this will be simple with him (he was a
former street cat ;). What are some good tips for giving liquid meds
(preferably in his mouth and not food so I'm sure he swallows it), and for
cleaning his tube (it's near his hindquarters) without getting chomped on?
He already bit me once just for adjusting his collar. Poor thing is freaking
out since he can't wash himself with the big collar on. :(

Thanks in advance
Kirsten

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filigree - 03 Aug 2005 15:05 GMT

> My other cat had a huge abscess drained yesterday. I'm going to have to give
> him liquid antibiotics 2x per day and clean the tube area with peroxide 2x
> per day. I know this cat and none of this will be simple with him (he was a
> former street cat ;). What are some good tips for giving liquid meds
> (preferably in his mouth and not food so I'm sure he swallows it)...

Oh, I should add the vet did include a syringe and told me to put it in his
mouth from the corner/side. I've never used one on a cat before though
(except through a feeding tube).

Kirsten

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mlbriggs - 03 Aug 2005 17:32 GMT

>> My other cat had a huge abscess drained yesterday. I'm going to have to
> give
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> Kirsten

IMHO An eyedropper is easier to use than a syringe. MLB

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Spot - 03 Aug 2005 23:08 GMT

If you've never done this before try it the first time with water so you get
the hang of it and don't waste the medication.

As for the cleaning, wrap what you can in a towel and have someone hold him
so he can't bite and scratch you while you clean the area.

Celeste

> > My other cat had a huge abscess drained yesterday. I'm going to have to
> give
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> Kirsten

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Cheryl - 04 Aug 2005 01:05 GMT

>> My other cat had a huge abscess drained yesterday. I'm going to
>> have to
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> Kirsten

Hi Kirsten. That is correct - from the side of the mouth where you'll
find a gap between some teeth. Try not to squirt it in too quickly,
though, so kitty doesn't asphyxiate. It takes some practice. Also, be
prepared for foaming of the mouth and drooling, but I've found that
usually stops when they get used to having the med given this way.
Though if it is particularly bad tasting medication, or thick syrupy
stuff, sometimes they don't get used to it. You could try giving a
treat immediately after the medication to associate it with something
pleasant. Good luck!

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Cheryl

"The clever cat eats cheese and breathes down rat holes with baited
breath."
- W.C. Fields

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