Paizly's spay incision....

[Medusa]

Aw, try not to let it get you upset any more. I know it's easy to say but you're really not hurting her. Some of my cats, Yodie for one, are real drama queens and they carry on something fierce. Maybe you can ask your vet for the med in liquid form; that way you can just squirt it down her throat. Some meds are really bitter tasting; I think that's the case w/one of Puddy's meds because usually I have no problem pilling her but w/this one it's a real scene. I'm sorry you're upset but she'll be fine. I think you're probably in worse shape than she is right now.

[Taz_Zoee]

Thanks Mary. I know I'm not hurting her, but in her struggles I accidentally hit her incision. And it is in liquid form. Once I got it in her mouth I just squirted real quick. I think I choked her with it. I just hope I got enough in her. It also just made me sad that she was scared if I tried to pet her after, and she didn't purr.
Oh, and I only got one puncture wound out of the deal. *Note to self: wear long THICK pants while giving kitty meds*

I'll probably get the routine down purrfectly on her last dosage.

[Medusa]

Oh goodness, I missed that it was in liquid form. Poor girl, some kitties just hate taking their meds, period. We'll keep the prayers going up that she'll be a good girl for Mom.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Cindy, dont feel bad. By time you get home, she will have forgotten the whole ordeal, until the next one... Sorry that probably made it worse!

She will never like it, and in a day or two, she will learn the routine and hide... Mine always do.

BUT dont worry and get yourself all upset, I PROMISE she will get over it, as soon as all these meds are gone. *HUGS* to Meowmie, who is most likely WAY more upset than Paizly! Dont let her make you a softie, she will be ok!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Since you have not got an answer yet, try cleaning twice a day with peroxide. I would not add anything else other than peroxide! I would not want to smother it in cream unless the vet says. I think the infection and wound need to breathe

[Taz_Zoee]

Thanks Mary, again.

And thank you Katie for the cleaning suggestion. And yeah, I know she's going to start hiding from me when I go in to see her in the morning. That also makes me sad. But I know she'll get over it......eventually. And this is all for her own good!!!

[cassiesmom]

Prayers for sweet Paizly from us in Chicago -- Cassie & Elyse

[Taz_Zoee]

Now she has diarrhea. I have a call in to the vet. She's supposed to call me back tonight. I'm not giving her another dose until I hear from her.

No offense to anyone, but you guys don't understand how squirmy she is. I'm going to have to use the towel or something. Either that or I'm just too inexperienced. I don't recall having to administer liquid meds to Taz. I recall putting stuff in tuna and he gobbles it up. That's the ONLY time he gets tuna, when he needs meds.

I'll see what the vet says and update later.

[Husky_mom]

is oxigenated water same as peroxide?....

for human use I´ve heard/seen teh using of oxigenated water to disinfect wounds/scratches, etc.... not sure on animals... but it´s just water with a bit more oxigen h2o2 instead of h2o

[sirrahbed]

These comments were really good I think. I trying to give liquid meds and have never really figured out any best way to do it. I once had to medicate Emily for several weeks and felt like I was torturing her so I can relate to that part. My most successful way has just been to use a thick towel and make a quick and tight kitty burrito making sure to get those wiggly (and sharp!) back legs inside and use the rear of jaw squirt method - I did have one time I thought I had chokde them though Lizzie is my screamer wiggler - yet amazingly does not even run away when I am done with her

Hope Paiz is looking better today. I think the best cleaner is probably cat spit and yes, I would probably use the dilute peroxide too. Maybe you can dampen a warm washcloth and use it on Paizly's incision area and then on Taz to wipe up the sticky antibiotic