wraithfodder | The cat: part 2

First off thanks to everyone who commented in the previous post. It's much appreciated!!

Part 2: during one pilling session, he fought like a wildcat, then, because his back was to my chest, he slammed his head up and smacked me in the face, drawing blood with one fang. Fortunately it was just one single hole. I make it a point to wear my glasses so I don't lose an eye!

So, pilling is, er, difficult...We're grinding up the pill and injecting it with water into mouth. Still a nasty process, but less chance of being bitten again.

The subQ, however, is placing cat on ironing board, grabbing skin, sticking needle in (he made a brief noise and attempted to bolt but then settled down).

I must admit Iet my brother the former EMT do the honors of jabbing it, although I am going to have to do it.

Odd that stabbing cat with needle is easy, but prying open the mini Jaws from hell is difficult. Aieee...

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I had the same problem with pilling one of my cats (who didn't?) and I was jealous of the vet who did it so easily. I asked him to show me how to do it. If you grab the skin back of their neck (where their mother carries them) and pull back a little, they will freeze, and won't move at all until you let go. With your other hand you can easily open their mouth and put the pill where it should go. They will swallow it. The trick is to find the right spot to grab, but I'm sure if you ask your vet he will show you.
There is another way with holding the cat's head, but than somebody has to hold down the rest because you risk scratching otherwise.

This demonstrates both, but with the second it could scratch it it wanted to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ330ikMi8M

(don't mind me, just one of your long time lurker is trying to give you advice :) )

The cat: part 2

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