Please Pray For Micheal at the Found Cat Hotel GREAT UPDATE!!

Poor Michael! How did he get the virus?? Is it something that was maybe latent in his body and has just now come out?? I know the herpes virus can be like that in humans (it stays in the blood and nervous system) and causes cold sores, shingles, and of course herpes and chicken pox. I get cold sores, and I also take L-Lysine when I feel that I am getting one... the tingle on the lip is a give away on that. Do you need some lysine?? I can send you a bottle of that, and some other good stuff for Michael. I have some things that I picked up for Alex to help him get better, get more energy, but he never made it to that point. It's all yours if you would like it!

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Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

Poor Michael! How did he get the virus?? Is it something that was maybe latent in his body and has just now come out?? I know the herpes virus can be like that in humans (it stays in the blood and nervous system) and causes cold sores, shingles, and of course herpes and chicken pox. I get cold sores, and I also take L-Lysine when I feel that I am getting one... the tingle on the lip is a give away on that. Do you need some lysine?? I can send you a bottle of that, and some other good stuff for Michael. I have some things that I picked up for Alex to help him get better, get more energy, but he never made it to that point. It's all yours if you would like it!

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Sounds like Michael is getting his Viralys, which is Lysine.

Now, the Antirobe drops are quite bitter (I've tasted it) and I always ask for the capsules instead.

Gary, when you have an uncooperative patient, as I have. You have to sit down and say to yourself: Our brains are bigger than yours.

Use deception. Trick him into a confined space, then let him simmer down.

Try to wrap him in a towel and straddle him, to pill him.


My MOST difficult patient is my own Bella. She turns into a giraffe as soon as something starts to happen.

Snowy likes to run away, he's fast, but he's not bright. So, he's easily tricked.

Good luck with Micheal, we'll be singing for you!

Good vibes and thoughts for Michael! :( Please, cooperate Michael, we all want you to feel better! :(

Gary, I'm sorry to hear about Michael.:( I hope that he'll get better soon and start being more cooperative for you. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

Awww Michael, that's a real bummer that you have a nasty virus. I'm hoping it'll get better soon, and please be good for your purrent as he only means to bring you happiness and a speedy recovery.
My thoughts are with you and Michael, Gary.

Puddy was on Viralys after her surgery but for the life of me I can't remember why. I do remember, though, that she hated it. But then, she hates everything. :p Calicos and orangies are tough cookies so I had to be stern w/her to get her meds into her. And if that meant isolating her, that's what I did. You may have to enclose Michael in a separate room until he becomes more cooperative. I wish I could be more helpful.

Poor Micheal.I will keep him in my prayers.Pumpkin sends get well meows to a fellow Orangie.

Gary, can you get those medications in a pill or capsule formulation? It might be easier to give it in a pill pocket (i.e. disguised as a kitty treat).

Best wishes to Michael for getting well soon. It is heartbreaking and so frustrating when they fight being medicated and we're only trying to help them because we love them so.

Best way I've found is a small room with a bench at waist height. For me this is the laundry and I sit Cleo on a towel on the washing machine. She now knows "something happens" when I pick her up and take her there and it's like a routine she understands and complies with. I have to say that now she is older she is less feisty than she used to be and this doesn't work for everyone, therefore. It's worse for cats when it's an occasional short-lived thing rather than a daily ritual they've got used to.

Prayers on the way for MIcheal ... hope he is feeling better real soon!!

Oh Gary! Poor Michael! Oh No!

Any time I have the option of pill or liquid, I take pill form. Liquid goes all over the cat's fur, all over me, the table, or counter, the floor. Doubt is ANY gets in the CAT! :eek:

I liked the thought of keepin ghim confined in a small room for a few days for easier catching.

Vita is taking pills right now. She has to eat something or it will make her throw up. So at feeding time, I make sure she has plenty. I get her after 4 or 5 bites. Pop the pill in the mouth, clamp the muzzle closed, rub the throat to encourage a swallow, and set her back in front of her dish. She howls at me for tricking her, and then goes back to eating. :rolleyes: Done this for 5 days now, 5 more to go!

Ihope htese things give you som eideas Gary. They are tough to medicate!

Theres Great NEWS about Micheal.
Hes calmed down and I ahve been ableto give him his Meds very easily now.
I think that the Angels led By Ralph Syracuse , Spunky, Y.Lee and The Tubbies , Peanut and Spreckles were able to convince Micheal that he wouldnt fee lbetter until he got his medicines.
Thank You So Much and God Bless You For Your Prayers.

Our Dearest M.: I'm glad to hear that you're letting your Dad give you the Viralys and the clindamycin drops. I know it is nasty (I'm a nurse) but, please, please let your Dad continue to give your medications to you. Cassie and I want you to be a healthy and strong senior Found Kitty! Love, purrs and head bops... elyse and Cassie Cat. =^..^=

Hi God ~
Boots, da Kat, here onna line ...

Callin bout dat Kanadian Kitty - Michael - dat is givin Daddy Gary a hard tyme wiffa meds!

Really 'preciate Your Help wiffa diagnosis, God ... but we need sum Help wiff pushin
da Meds downa hatch. Da KatKid is bein a bit of a *snot* takin da meds!

Kan You send Michael a lil *note* tellin him to Straighten UP, Fly Rite, an TAKE da Meds?

Tell him I sed there's not point in "resisting" - I found out the Dad is bigger & stronger
than I am ... I might be *quicker* ... but he always manages to "catch" me!
I've had every kinda stuff Doc has in his cupboard ... eye drops, eye ointment, pillz,
liquids, shotz ... you name it, I've tried it! Found iffin you just *take it* ...
you usually get a TREET after the meds (as long as you din't draw any http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif blood on Dad!)

Try to make Micheal See da Light!

THANKS, God!
/s/ Boots, da Purrayer Kat

Knew you could so it Michael!!! YEA!!! continue being a good fellow!!!