Re: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip
Hi Kerry, I'm sorry I didn't respond to your email earlier. I did just read Hideyo's response, and I agree with her. The kitty will be traveling in the cabin with your friend right? Mild sedation sometimes has the opposite effect on kitties than what we'd hope for, (I learned that the hard way). Some of them panic when they feel drunk and out of control making things even harder to deal with. I'd try the rescue remedy and maybe an antihistamine, but nothing stronger. Make sure and tell her to have a leash and harness on the kitty in case she has to take her out of the carrier in the airport. Has she already made the flight? Nina Kerry MacKenzie wrote: Hi all I don't know if this will go thru because I'm having a lot of problems. But I have to try, as someone I know is driving in the next couple of days from Chicago to NY City and asked my advice about sedating her kitten for the trip. I believe the kitten is 5 months old, and certainly under a year. I've never used any sort of sedation and said i wd ask you wonderful guys. I believe Benadryl was mentioned recently on the list? Any advice much appreciated! Kerry
Re: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip
Thanks Hideyo and Marylyn, appreciate it, have passed on the info to her. Kerry - Original Message - From: Marylyn To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 3:36 AM Subject: Re: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip One of the holistic vets I know recommends a very concentrated catnip spray too. I got something similar to what she uses at one of the PetsMarts. The combination of rr and catnip works better than either alone. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Hideyo Yamamoto To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 11:28 PM Subject: RE: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip Theyact very differentlyincidividually,, some kitties really freak out with drug.. my recommendation is not to use any, but give some rescue remedy instead. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kerry MacKenzieSent: Friday, August 25, 2006 7:32 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip Hi all I don't know if this will go thru because I'm having a lot of problems. But I have to try, as someone I know is driving in the next couple of days from Chicago to NY City and asked my advice about sedating her kitten for the trip. I believe the kitten is 5 months old, and certainly under a year. I've never used any sort of sedation and said i wd ask you wonderful guys. I believe Benadryl was mentioned recently on the list?Any advice much appreciated! Kerry No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/427 - Release Date: 8/24/2006
RE: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip
Theyact very differentlyincidividually,, some kitties really freak out with drug.. my recommendation is not to use any, but give some rescue remedy instead. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kerry MacKenzie Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 7:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip Hi all I don't know if this will go thru because I'm having a lot of problems. But I have to try, as someone I know is driving in the next couple of days from Chicago to NY City and asked my advice about sedating her kitten for the trip. I believe the kitten is 5 months old, and certainly under a year. I've never used any sort of sedation and said i wd ask you wonderful guys. I believe Benadryl was mentioned recently on the list?Any advice much appreciated! Kerry
Re: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip
One of the holistic vets I know recommends a very concentrated catnip spray too. I got something similar to what she uses at one of the PetsMarts. The combination of rr and catnip works better than either alone. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Hideyo Yamamoto To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 11:28 PM Subject: RE: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip Theyact very differentlyincidividually,, some kitties really freak out with drug.. my recommendation is not to use any, but give some rescue remedy instead. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kerry MacKenzieSent: Friday, August 25, 2006 7:32 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip Hi all I don't know if this will go thru because I'm having a lot of problems. But I have to try, as someone I know is driving in the next couple of days from Chicago to NY City and asked my advice about sedating her kitten for the trip. I believe the kitten is 5 months old, and certainly under a year. I've never used any sort of sedation and said i wd ask you wonderful guys. I believe Benadryl was mentioned recently on the list?Any advice much appreciated! Kerry No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/427 - Release Date: 8/24/2006
Re: advice re sedation for kitten on long trip
DON'T do it, period. Provide a kennel big enough to put a litter box in with the kitten (do NOT use clumping litter), and just let him work it out. Sedation makes them carsick, and has side effects. It's not in any way helpful, unless you have a cat that really freaks out and hyperventilates and tries to kill himself, sedation is just not required or recommended. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 8/25/2006
advice re sedation for kitten on long trip
Hi all I don't know if this will go thru because I'm having a lot of problems. But I have to try, as someone I know is driving in the next couple of days from Chicago to NY City and asked my advice about sedating her kitten for the trip. I believe the kitten is 5 months old, and certainly under a year. I've never used any sort of sedation and said i wd ask you wonderful guys. I believe Benadryl was mentioned recently on the list?Any advice much appreciated! Kerry
