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I have a kitty who is virtually impossible to medicate and it is crucial for his recovery that he take his meds. I put some in a syringe and squirt into his mouth more often than now around his mouth and a pill shooter for the other med that I can barely get into his mouth. What can I do - I know all about wrapping a towel around him and tipping his head as far back as I can to and shooting the liquid on the roof of his mouth - never works and the pill shooter which never gets into his throat like it should. I am frantic - are there any other methods - I crush the pill and put it in the lactulose but still have to get it in his mouth.\\can't put things on his food as I have another kitty and also work full time. What can I do short of taking him to the vet each am and pm and then try and get to work!!!

Submitted: 18 days and 12 hours ago.
Category: Cat
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
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Pet's Gender: Male
Pet's Age: 9
Type of Animal: cat

Already Tried:
Pill shooter for one med - syringe for the liquid med with a powder mixed in it. Cannot control him even with a towel wrapped around him and he is strong and can't get into his mouth well. Tried all the vet and tech told me to do.

Posted by Terri Riba 18 days and 12 hours ago.

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Hi Nancy,

 

What meds does he need to take?

 

Thanks,

 

Terri

18 days and 12 hours ago.

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I have no idea what more to say - I thought you might call me NOT TEXT me so I sent you my business phone number - that will not be what you are looking for - guess you just have to email me. Please acknowledge

Posted by Terri Riba 18 days and 12 hours ago.

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Hi Nancy,

 

We do not see your email or any personal info.

 

Have you tried pll pockets?

 

Have you asked the vet about compouding the meds into a trandermal form that can be applied to the ears?

 

Thanks,

Terri

 

18 days and 11 hours ago.

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I have tried pill pockets - nothing how can you compound liquid powder and a pill

18 days and 11 hours ago.

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Email - XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX XXXXX XXXXX 792 Spanish Moss Dr Casselberry FL 32707 I have no idea how you came up with the credit card info except that I do not have a debit card and it kept saying I had a balance of $2

18 days and 11 hours ago.

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I can't keep replying - this is a mess I need email responses - can't turn on text message for please forget that.

Accepted Answer

Dear Nancy,

 

Amost anything can be compounded at a pharmacy into a salve and rubbed on the ears twice a day. See here:

http://www.oakdellpharmacy.com/compounding.html

 

If he is taking antibiotics a two week covenia shot can be used instead of daily doses.

 

Please discuss this with your vet. There is nosense stressing both of you by trying to medicate orally.

 

Please let me know how hings are going.

 

Warmest best wishes,

 

Terri

 

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