Quote Originally Posted by cats4ever View Post
Pat, I wish there was an easy solution. Do you know why Galaxy was surrendered to the shelter?
Be prepared that the Prozac may not help at all, but there are other medications if this happens.
Another though: Since Galaxy is a senior kitty, she probably has arthritis, and she might be painful. Put her on a joint supplement, Cosequin for cats. It is also used for bladder inflammation in cats. It's worth a try.

Best wishes to you, Galaxy and Sparkler!
Thanks, Heidi!

I picked up the Prozac last night, and I just gave Galaxy her first dose about an hour ago. It's scheduled 1/2 tab by mouth every 24 hours.

I mixed it in with some of the Market Fresh Chicken and Turkey Recipe kibble that she used to eat and liked before she got switched to the CD. She gobbled it all down speedily, including the pill!

I think I'll use Pill Pockets next.. I don't know that I can depend on her eating the pill with the kibble.

A couple of hours ago Galaxy peed on the paper in front of the litter box again, while I was right there. And again, I didn't realize what was happening until I picked up on her scratching the paper and box side to "bury" it.

So is she doing this deliberately to get my attention... ???

I don't know the exact story of why she was surrendered to the shelter. I just e-mailed the shelter owner asking about that.

I had the idea that she had had one owner for a long time, that person died, and she kind of bounced around here and there until she wound up at the shelter. It is a nice, small, local no-kill shelter, and I've known it and the owner/founder for a long time.

Thanks, everyone!