What do you think? re Bobby

**Freedom** · 02-26-2009, 09:01 PM

Moesha, we can't give Bobby the steroid shots as he is FIV positive. As his immune system is already compromised, none of the 3 vets he saw was willing to give him the steroid shot.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 02-26-2009, 11:47 PM

Yes, you might want to wait and see what happens. Could a friend or a neighbor help you to give him the shots? I know you said he's skittish. Since I don't have any help with my cats, I've bought a cat sack and a few klaw kontrol bags. When you put the cat in these, they can't run away. They're great to use for giving meds or for trimming nails. I used one of these when I had to give Starr some vitamin B-12 shots. Here's the link to them: http://www.fourflags.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.3950/.f and http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=3159. Good luck.

**Freedom** · 02-27-2009, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by krazyaboutkatz

I know you said he's skittish. Since I don't have any help with my cats, I've bought a cat sack and a few klaw kontrol bags. When you put the cat in these, they can't run away. They're great to use for giving meds or for trimming nails. I used one of these when I had to give Starr some vitamin B-12 shots.

Thanks for the info, and providing the links. I will definitely consider that as well.

The first part is catching him, so having a neighbor or vet tech come may be a waste of their time. I can't always get him when I want, have to wait a few hours and try again. It was fine with just me involved, I never considered it a "problem" last year. But having someone else stop by, well, just not sure.

The second part is giving HIM the shot, not me.

That is where the sacks you mention will help me. Super!

**Medusa** · 02-27-2009, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by Freedom

Moesha, we can't give Bobby the steroid shots as he is FIV positive. As his immune system is already compromised, none of the 3 vets he saw was willing to give him the steroid shot.

So I guess Prednisolone is out of the question, too, then, right? My Creamsicle has those same scabs from allergies and itches like crazy but the Pred caplets help her big time.

**catmandu** · 02-27-2009, 08:37 AM

I ahve to give Juke Joint Joseph once a month, and I need the help of an AWA Lady as I would either hit a muscle or not get the needle in him , and waste the serum.
The trouble is our Vets a 20 drive away and Juke Joint Josephs not the happiest traveller!!

I pray that his kidneys are getting better, but in all likley hood, My Gray and White Tuxedo will need shots for the rest of his life!!