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

[piplover.livejournal.com]

Here's the ones I get. http://www.petfooddirect.com/Product/5254/Greenies-Pill-Pockets-Feline-Chicken-Flavor-Cat-Treats

A list of the ingredients is at the bottom. I can totally understand, though. Rodney can't have any fish, and for the longest time he was on baby food because regular wet catfood made him swell up. Could you try babyfood? My vet suggested it when Rodney was having a lot of issues, and it worked really well, since you can get the chicken or beef baby food that's just meet and water.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Cat seems to love baby food, but I'm going to get him onto wet catfood due to the nutrients and taurine that the cat needs.