The cat: part 2

[wraithfodder]

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...

Comments

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

OMG my cat is going to need pills FOREVER. But we're looking into liquid vitamins, or a cat food that contains everything he needs, if such a food exists.

[black-raven135.livejournal.com]

If you can figure out some way to deliver it liquid, it will make it so much easier...........
I love how the vet told me 'so easy, just slip the pill between her teeth and inside cheek and then gently massage her throat so she swallows' or words like that.......
((((rolls eyes))))))
I already related what I had to do and it was just not EASY