We do this, but invariably Luc manages to wiggle, Houdini-like, free at least once during every feeding session.
Diane R. -----Original Message----- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Cougar Clan Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:45 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries Just in case you haven't tried it, gently wrapping a cat in a nice, thick blanket helps. It may or may not calm the cat but it offers protection for the person. On Dec 10, 2009, at 6:11 PM, Debbie Bates wrote: > > OMG, the exact words I said to my Baby Ruben..glad I'm not the only > one who has had a hellion! But, my oh my, how he owned my heart!! > > Debbie (COL) > "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" Philo > > > >> From: drosenfe...@wi.rr.com >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:37:00 -0600 >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries >> >> We are so grateful that our one cat who needs meds, Luc, is very >> mild-mannered. We can drop a pill down his throat with no trouble. In >> contrast, we are hoping that one of our other cats, Tribble, never >> gets sick. He has been a hellion since the day he was born (we >> suspect his brain consists of noodles and ninja stars) and will turn >> a cuddling session into carnage at a split second's notice. We tell >> him, "You better never need life-saving pills, cuz, Dude, if you >> do...it was nice knowing you." (I suspect that if he ever does need >> meds we'll be praying for a transdermal >> option.) On the other hand, we've had to assist-feed Luc here and >> there and he is not a happy camper and has lots and lots and lots of >> claws. >> >> Diane R. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Chris >> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 11:58 AM >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries >> >> Welcome to the world of cats-pilling, putting into a carrier for vet >> trip, getting a cat to eat when they're not in the mood-those are the >> times you realize that they're a lot smarter & more determined then >> we humans are! >> Pilling a cat is an art that most cats seem to be determined for us >> not to learn-LOL. You can try a compounding pharmacy that will mix up >> the meds into what they say is a pleasant tasting treat-never worked >> for me. >> Pill >> pockets are great -if your cat likes them. Sneaking a pill in between >> a couple of soft treats works for a while but they catch on and then >> will just look at you as you make weird kitty sounds thinking that >> will help. >> Soooo, >> do not feel you are alone. I suspect each of us has had at least one >> cat for whom pilling was a nightmare. >> >> >> >> I THINK doxy is that foul tasting drug-but not sure. Try sneaking >> small pieces of a pill in any kind of delectable people food the >> kitty likes-ham, turkey, tuna, cheese, anything at all but you have >> to keep changing it cause the cat will catch on after a couple of >> times. >> >> >> >> Christiane Biagi >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org >> [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Bugrahan >> Yalvac >> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:55 AM >> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] PA or OH FeLV+ Cat Sanctuaries >> >> >> >> Doxycycline 100 MG and Prednisone 5 MG are the pills. >> >> >> >> He is infected by mycoplasma haemofelis. >> >> >> >> It looks all so easy to give cats oral medication on the net but >> those >> >> cats are all healty, relaxed, and happy cats who swallow the pills. >> >> Mine is doing everything not to swallow anything. >> >> >> >> Should I take him to the vet again? Am I the only one who cannot >> >> manage to medicate a cat orally? >> >> >> >> On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 12:17 AM, Gary <gcru...@centurytel.net> >> wrote: >> >>> What are the pills? >> >>> >> >>> Gary >> >>> >> >>> Bugrahan Yalvac wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> Hi, All, >> >>>> >> >>>> I have a FeLV positive cat who adapted me six months ago. A week >>>> ago >> >>>> he stopped eating and began to taste his litter. I took him to the >>>> vet >> >>>> and he was tested FeLV positive. Vet gave me steroids and >>>> antibiotics >> >>>> and I was mixing the pills with his science diet for couple days. >>>> He >> >>>> was able to eat small entities of science diet for few days. >>>> However >> >>>> for the last two days he is not eating anything. I tried two times >>>> to >> >>>> med him through his mount, it didn't work at all. >> >>>> >> >>>> Anyone knows a better way to give medications (pills) to a cat? >> >>>> >> >>>> Thanks, >> >>>> Bugra >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> Felvtalk mailing list >> >>> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> >>> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.o >>> rg >> >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Felvtalk mailing list >> >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ >> felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ >> felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ >> felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you're up to > on Facebook. > http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/windows/windowslive/see-it-in-acti > on/social-network-basics.aspx?ocid=PID23461::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-xm:SI_ > SB_2:092009 _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
