RE: OT-need advise

[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

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TOTALLY understand. I have the same problem with my 3 feral FeLV cats. (They're pretty feral----they don't let me pet them.) I've had to catch them to take them to vet and the catching is very stressful for all of them even if it's just one that has to be caught. Having a housecall vet is a little better, tho not much---they still have to be caught. I read that Rescue Remedy applied to the ears helps (not poss for in my case as I can't get near them to do it) ahead of time helps reduce the stress. Someone else on the list may have more precise details regarding how far in advance this should be done. Good luck, Hideyo! (this may not reach you--I'm having e-problems) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 10:58 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT-need advise I need an advise from you – I am planning to take Buddha (squeekie) for blood test to make sure that everything is ok before I merge her with mine – I can pet her, but she is not completely socialized – and here’s a sort of my dilemma as to how to get blood out of her – One way to anthetize (?)  her first so that she doesn’t have to be awake when they do that, and another thing is to give her drowsy drug (called Acepromazine) to make her bit sleepy prior to the appointment (risk: it can cause a seizure) – so I am not sure what to do – any suggestions – I really hate to do either – but also I hate the idea of stressing her out trying to get a blood out of her, and it might not even be possible. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.