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I'm sorry, but I don't know what you man by 'scruff".
You mean smack her? How on earth is that supposed to help? I can't imagine how it would make the experience a more positive one.
I believe it means holding the back of the neck with the hand like a mama cat. I don't think it means hitting them in any way.
I was going to suggest opening the carrier top and then building it back around the cat. I have one who I trick with this all the time.
Ok, but wouldn't you need three hands to do that? One to hold the neck, one to pry the mouth open, and one to hold the syringe?
Sorry, English isn't my first language.
Nah. When I have to give Bosco his meds (was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago. I can only do palative care, its too far Stupid OTHER vet hospital kept saying it was a food allergy, for months) I sit on the floor with him between my legs, his head pointed away from my body. Then I basically lightly scissor him between my legs using my shins to hold back his front legs, and a bit of my thighs to hold down his butt. The I just get my fingers behind his molars at the jaw hinge, and down goes the medicine.
He was better about it before, but now I have to do this. He is so sick of antibiotics, but I'm trying to keep him as comfy as I can until the time comes.
Nah. When I have to give Bosco his meds (was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago. I can only do palative care, its too far Stupid OTHER vet hospital kept saying it was a food allergy, for months) I sit on the floor with him between my legs, his head pointed away from my body. Then I basically lightly scissor him between my legs using my shins to hold back his front legs, and a bit of my thighs to hold down his butt. The I just get my fingers behind his molars at the jaw hinge, and down goes the medicine.
He was better about it before, but now I have to do this. He is so sick of antibiotics, but I'm trying to keep him as comfy as I can until the time comes.
I'm so very sorry.
What awful news. I don`t think I need to say this, but you have to do what`s best for him and not for you. I`ve seen too many people hang on to their sick animals because they couldn`t bear to let go.
Ok, but wouldn't you need three hands to do that? One to hold the neck, one to pry the mouth open, and one to hold the syringe?
Sorry, English isn't my first language.
That's exactly right. But if you're doing it by yourself, you have to make do with two hands. In my case I don't pry the cats mouth open with my fingers, I (gently) use the tip of the eyedropper/syringe to get them to open up.
Nah. When I have to give Bosco his meds (was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago. I can only do palative care, its too far Stupid OTHER vet hospital kept saying it was a food allergy, for months) I sit on the floor with him between my legs, his head pointed away from my body. Then I basically lightly scissor him between my legs using my shins to hold back his front legs, and a bit of my thighs to hold down his butt. The I just get my fingers behind his molars at the jaw hinge, and down goes the medicine.
He was better about it before, but now I have to do this. He is so sick of antibiotics, but I'm trying to keep him as comfy as I can until the time comes.
That's basically the same thing I do, except I get on my knees with the cat between them facing away from me, and my feet crossed to keep her from backing out from under me. I get a firm grip on the scruff of the neck and pull her head back a bit so that we're looking at each other upside down. Then I bring my other hand with the eyedropper up under her chin and work the tip of it into the side of her mouth, and squirt the medicine in when she opens up. Also, I try to balance between getting the job done quickly, but not squirting the meds in all at once and cause any choking.
I'm so very sorry.
What awful news. I don`t think I need to say this, but you have to do what`s best for him and not for you. I`ve seen too many people hang on to their sick animals because they couldn`t bear to let go.
Thanks, weltz. Nah, I know. When he starts showing discomfort walking (it's in his front paws), then I'll do the deed.
Ok, but wouldn't you need three hands to do that? One to hold the neck, one to pry the mouth open, and one to hold the syringe?
Sorry, English isn't my first language.
No you do not but you have to get over your fright. believe me ShadowCat could shred me to pieces but I am Alpha and when I have her by the scruff her genes do not allow her to attack.
You are not alone - halloele!!!!
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