Sneaky (cat!)

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Very pissed off kitty!

As you know, Sneaky got sick about a month ago and has been taking antibiotics for the last three weeks. He's feeling better, and tomorrow is the last dose of the medicine. He doesn't like taking it, and has been especially nasty about it the last couple of days.

Tonight, he kept spitting out the pink liquid medicine each time I tried to give it to him, and after we were done, he sat on his cat tree and glared at me.
 
Chriscrawfordphoto said:
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Very pissed off kitty!

As you know, Sneaky got sick about a month ago and has been taking antibiotics for the last three weeks. He's feeling better, and tomorrow is the last dose of the medicine. He doesn't like taking it, and has been especially nasty about it the last couple of days.

Tonight, he kept spitting out the pink liquid medicine each time I tried to give it to him, and after we were done, he sat on his cat tree and glared at me.
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I would adopt him anytime. So beautiful a Cat after my heart. Smart, stubborn, and ignorant.
 
When we had to give our cat Max any liquid meds we used a small syringe and shot it into his mouth...most of it managed to go down...
 
nikon_sam said:
When we had to give our cat Max any liquid meds we used a small syringe and shot it into his mouth...most of it managed to go down...
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I've had to give my cat Joey pills, and I have used a pill-launcher. It's a struggle to get his mouth open to launch the pill and I hold his mouth closed afterwards so that he will have to swallow. It usually works, but not always, and I usually shed some blood in the process!

- Murray
 
CMur12 said:
I've had to give my cat Joey pills, and I have used a pill-launcher. It's a struggle to get his mouth open to launch the pill and I hold his mouth closed afterwards so that he will have to swallow. It usually works, but not always, and I usually shed some blood in the process!

- Murray
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If the pill is one that does not have to be swallowed whole (those designed for time release should not be crushed), here is an easy way. Crush the pill into a powder and put it on an index card. Roll the card into a straw with the powder inside and pour it into the cat's mouth. It is impossible for the cat to spit it out because the powder gets wet in his mouth and sticks, forcing him to swallow it
 
Chriscrawfordphoto said:
If the pill is one that does not have to be swallowed whole (those designed for time release should not be crushed), here is an easy way. Crush the pill into a powder and put it on an index card. Roll the card into a straw with the powder inside and pour it into the cat's mouth. It is impossible for the cat to spit it out because the powder gets wet in his mouth and sticks, forcing him to swallow it
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This sounds good; I'll have to remember it. I'll also have to remember to try it when the local urgent care facility is open, so that my shredded hands can get quick attention. ;)
 
Best wishes to Sneaky for a speedy recovery from seven over-coddled felines in Indonesia and three furry control freaks in Australia.

Surprisingly, they all get on, more or less - I say this as the Indo ones have never met the Aussie lot.

Please don't ask how I/we ended up with ten cats. I am still trying to figure all that out. Eventually I may have to resort to a psychologist to help me untangle the spaghetti workings of my mind.

Feline family planning has never been a concern in our household...

PS This has been one of the most enjoyable ongoing threads I've had the pleasure to read in RFF. Long may it go on, and long may Sneaky go on adding value to your life (and you to his).
 
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Chriscrawfordphoto said:
If the pill is one that does not have to be swallowed whole (those designed for time release should not be crushed), here is an easy way. Crush the pill into a powder and put it on an index card. Roll the card into a straw with the powder inside and pour it into the cat's mouth. It is impossible for the cat to spit it out because the powder gets wet in his mouth and sticks, forcing him to swallow it
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I've never heard of that, but it makes sense. It would make a big mouthful, though.

- Murray
 
DownUnder said:
Best wishes to Sneaky for a speedy recovery from seven over-coddled felines in Indonesia and three furry control freaks in Australia.

Surprisingly, they all get on, more or less - I say this as the Indo ones have never met the Aussie lot.

Please don't ask how I/we ended up with ten cats. I am still trying to figure all that out. Eventually I may have to resort to a psychologist to help me untangle the spaghetti workings of my mind.

Feline family planning has never been a concern in our household...

PS This has been one of the most enjoyable ongoing threads I've had the pleasure to read in RFF. Long may it go on, and long may Sneaky go on adding value to your life (and you to his).
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My grandparents had more than 20 cats when I was younger, but they lived out in a rural area and had several acres of land. I'd like to have more, but Sneaky is so mean to other cats that it would be a bad idea to get another. :(
 
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