Taz's vet visit *update #8*

[Taz_Zoee]

Thank you all so much. Yes, I realize my stress can be felt by them. And that's why the second time he fell over this morning I just talked to him like I regularly would and said - oh what are you doing that for? You're okay. Where the first time I just burst into tears (of course I had just woke up and thought I might find a dead cat in the house).

Taggart is good as new. They pulled the fox tail out of his nose. He was a little out of it when he got home, but he's better now. Thanks for thinking of him Tracey.

I will get clearer (or at least my head will be a little more clear) answers tomorrow when I go to learn how to administer the shots or whatever. I'm a little nervous, but I think...know I can do it. He's my baby, I'll do anything I can for him. And he is getting lots of lovin' today from both myself and Bruce.

[Taz_Zoee]

Whew! I just gave Taz his first rounds of Sub-Q's here at home. I was a basket case before hand but Bruce talked me through it. He sat and held him and comforted him. He actually did much better than he did at the vets on Saturday when they taught me how to do it.
He was such a good boy that he got a little tuna after. Boy did he scarf that down. By the time he was done he was purring away and there was a nice little content flip of his tail going.

Ahhh, ok, so I can do this. I just hope it helps him. I failed at giving him his antibiotics tonight. I was very upset with myself. But now I feel better.

[katladyd]

Do you give Taz his antibiotics in pill form? One of my boys takes a pill every night and it took a while before I was any good at giving him his pill. Now, six months later, I could do it in my sleep! It really does get easier and to them, it's just one more thing you do for them each day, like feeding or petting them. Good luck with Taz!

[Medusa]

The first time that I gave my Puddy a subq she was her usual feisty self and tried to jump off the table. I was so nervous that I ran the needle into my thumb HARD! My thumb was bruised and swollen for a good week. I called my now retired vet and took her in and bawled "I can't do this! I can't do this!" He was so patient and showed me again and told me that if I'm nervous, Puddy will be, too. Of course. Makes sense. You did great, girl! I think you'll be surprised at how much Taz perks up after a subq. And if you can get the antibiotic in liquid form, you're golden! Hang in there; you're doing a great job! Keep the faythe.

[Taz_Zoee]

Yes, the antibiotics are pill form. I gave it to him the previous two days without a problem. They are tiny pills and I had to give him a LARGE pill twice a day for a week before. I was probably just anticipating the sub-q's and was just nervous. When we were talking about doing it I just sat at the table and cried. Bruce calmed me down and said I can do it!

I was amazed at how well he sat still for us. He moved around more at the vet, but he doesn't like the vet anyway. Immediately after the fluids he couldn't stand up very well so Bruce carried him to his favorite spot on the guest bed then I took his tuna in there to him. Later last night he was out walking around (which he hasn't been doing much of lately), so that's another good sign. Oh, and this morning he met me for his breakfast and even meowed at me for it.

[lvpets2002]

Well I am so glad Taz is doing so much better.. Great News.. Keep up the good work nurse mom & dad.. Prayers & Huggss

[katladyd]

Go Taz, Go!!!