Is it any wonder we had to drop by the animal hospital again to make sure we had all the meds in order?! Ken made a spreadsheet but given the variety of times and which ones not to give close together...and he hates them all...! We went by for more clarification, and Patty had left a bag of some foods to try... You can see who has ranking with a vet hospital! We're only there to pick up his tab!
Thank you for all the kind words you sent; we DO come to know one another's pets and I empathize with you when your pet is ill. So again, thank you. It's a slow start as he gets back on his feet but there have been some highlights that are cheering to witness!
Without Ken to hold him, I *could not* administer all this! Tigger doesn't twist around or turn his head, claw or bite, but he's masterful at separating chips of a pill from the "Delectable Treats" and putting them back on my hand...to try again!
sorry you are going through this with your Tigger. We had a cat who for many years was on medication (only one a day thank heavens) but she was a fighter and would claw etc. to avoid taking it. We could not hide it in food as she would refuse the food at all if we tried to hide it. We ended up getting a contraption from the vet which was kind of like the 'balling guns' that they use on cattle. It made it possible to get the pill far back in her mouth so she couldn't easily spit it back again. Thank heavens also for one of my son's who I call 'the cat whisperer' he always managed to get it into her with less antics than I could.
@joansmor Decidedly worth it (though he wouldn't agree...he's not far sighted enough!) I feel for you having to do that on your own! I've worked for two vets in years past, so I know a few tricks, but those cats have a few tricks of their own!
Wow so much medication! I struggled today to get one and a half huge pills down George. They are his worming tablets and luckily he only has to have them every six months! The broken pieces of pill were wrapped in his favourite cheese which he ate and then spat the pills out! I had to disguise them in more cheese in a bowl of chopped ham from our dinner yesterday. Only the best for George! Hope Tigger improves as the days go by! Good luck with his pills!
@pamknowler We're laying out a smorgasbord of choices to get him to eat! When we came home from the beauty parlor we made tuna salad sandwiches for lunch...Tigger was sitting on Ken's lap and showed interest! Does this sound like George now? I took the bits of celery out (though why can't he spit those out like he spits out pills???) and with the mayo, egg and tuna, he chowed down! At this point, we're going with "anything to peak his appetite! (We have a swordfish steak for our dinner...I fully expect he will want to join us again!) Oh those special babies!
@gardencat The hope is that all these get him back to feeling good again and then he'll just be on a steroid (which might be whittled back in time)... Liquid meds would certainly be easier to administer than pills, but I'm studying his ways and hope to stay a step ahead! @ljmanning Cats + Pills = A battle of Wits and then picking up the pill from the floor to start again! But we're not quitting on him!
Holy Moly! My favorite part of the photo is the post it! I'm glad they were able to find out what was wrong with him and treat him. I'm happy Tigger is doing better.
It can be overwhelming when faced with all the medications and new foods. I had the choice of giving my cat steroid pills or an ointment that could be rubbed in his ear...I chose the ointment and it was like he was getting a massage, he loved it. Wishing you and Tigger an easy adjustment period to all the changes! And then there's the Prescription Food that costs a small fortune! :)
@peekysweets You nailed the secret ingredient of this post! I thought that was so funny! Yes, when we went back to have them re-explain all the details of the regime, we received the food package "in the cute bag"...a "gift"! Hear that Paula @bluemoon ha! If he might actually like it, yes, it sets the hook! Right now we're just encouraging him to eat anything he'd like. And I'll be back at the vet's doorstep to ask about the ear ointment!!! When that's the only one he has to be on longer term, he and I would both like that much better if it would work for his needs! Thanks! And Krista, thanks for your comments, too!
My, oh my! This reminds me of all the supplements, special food and meds I give to our little Sophie Belle. I do everything I can to keep her healthy, thriving and alive. I cannot give up on her and I do not add up how much is spent monthly.
Just catching up with this news as I have been busy at the hospital with a human patient. So sorry to hear of Tigger's lymphoma and glad to hear they think this is treatable. If love alone could mend him, he would be bouncing back whole by the morning. Big hugs to you both and a little catnip chirrup for Tigger
@gardencat@joansmor@ljmanning@bluemoon@boxplayer@jamibann@gardenfolk@30pics4jackiesdiamond@casablanca@wakelys@illinilass@merrelyn@salza@craftymeg My goodness, ladies, I'm overwhelmed by the outpouring of care and concern you've all expressed, so truly, thank you! I feel and know the pain of loss, and I felt for you, @salza and @craftymeg at your losses recently when we all feel we've come "to know" these pets! You're so right @casablanca , if love alone would heal those we love, they'd thrive, but it is on/a big part of the process! Again, @salza knowing what's going on, we're better prepared when the time arrives. We all hope for "forever" with those we love, but, in practicality, it's important to share our love daily... Again, to each of you, thank you!
Oh Louise, this is so hard. Our cat would not take medicine (like so many cats) and I found out that he loves "the Laughing Cow" cheese with is a soft cheese. He would eat a very small piece of it in which I hide the medicine. I know each cat is different and your cat may not like the cheese. Wishing Tiger the best and a lot of patience to you and your husband.
@corinnec Thank you! Networking "How to give a cat a pill" is positively necessary! When I took a break during college years, I worked for a vet in Tucson, and before our 2nd daughter was born, I worked for the vet in our neighborhood. I've had a lot of practice and it only takes the time to work out what I have to learn to outwit! I keep a dish of water and a demi tasse spoon at my elbow, so as "the tongue comes out and he wants to spit" I drizzle water into his mouth, It works for most cats we've had! (Would WE want water to wash the pill down?!) then comes a bit of the liquid treat... It went quite smoothly this morning, so it continues to get better! I'd get him some of that cheese except he's supposed to start eating a lower fat diet! For now, I just want him to begin eating regularly! Thanks!
@seattlite You and Luna are a pair...we read one another's stories and come to know so much about each other! Thanks for the kind thoughts. No matter what comes, we know what we're dealing with now...
I must admit that I have never had a cat. There were dogs, fish, canaries, but no cats. Someone who has not had such experiences does not know what a difficult period you are going through now. I have read all the entries and I am very impressed. How much love drips from every word here. I wish you all success in the fight against pills and good health for Tiger.
@haskar I've just begun my 14th year here, and I stay because, as a community, we've become caring friends; those messages are all sincere! @pamknowler@peekysweets@casablanca and I have all met, though two are in England! We just did another pill session this morning, and we'll get there! We won't give up on him! I'm so glad to see you here with us in this community and sircle as well!
@Weezilou Of course, and thank YOU and Joy for telling me about this site! I'm loving it! Glad all your and Ken's labor is not in vain for Tigger's recovery... including your multiple trips back to the vet. Good Grief! Haha! I'm still laughing about your cottage cheese comment below. So funny. Hopefully, all the meds, including the eye ointment, will all be behind you guys soon. Poor everyone!
I feel your pain. Poor Tigger. I always have a difficult time giving pills to my cats. I always ask for liquid meds if they have it. If I have to give pills I crush them up like a pharmacist with pestle and mortar. It's so much easier to disguise in the wet food. But eventually they catch on because they can smell it.
February 10th, 2024
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@ljmanning Cats + Pills = A battle of Wits and then picking up the pill from the floor to start again! But we're not quitting on him!
How are you now, you've been through turmoil.
And yes the very same SCARBOROUGH in the song!