Prayers for my Yodie, please; She has MRSA; *Update* 1/5; good/bad news; #269

[Medusa]

Unfortunately it is the Clindamycin that is causing the upset tummy (it has the same effect in people) and you are right, it is nasty tasting. You can try masking the taste with tuna water or clam juice, but I doubt it will have any effect. The pills/capsules have the same problem, but maybe you could use a "pill shooter" to get it down. If you are really stuck it does come in an injectable form (http://www.medicinenet.com/clindamyc...on/article.htm)

Good luck and I hope she can keep at least some of the medicine down...

She's easy to pill so that won't be a problem but if she can't keep the pill down either then I may as well just keep giving her the liquid, poor girl.

[cassiesmom]

Medusa, does Yodie like yogurt? I'm wondering if you could get a little down her for the probiotic effect.

Please give her a big hug from me.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9528410

[Anikaca77]

I'm so sorry to hear about Yodie throwing up. Vets and meds are expensive, I really wish we could write some of these things off at the end of the year.

My prays are coming for you and Yodie.

Melissa

[Medusa]

Medusa, does Yodie like yogurt? I'm wondering if you could get a little down her for the probiotic effect.

Please give her a big hug from me.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=9528410

That's a good idea. I've never given it to any of the Fur Posse but it's worth a shot. I might try some Forti Flora on the food, too, to see if that helps. She actually kept her food down this morning so maybe she's becoming accustomed to the meds. Fingers and paws crossed.

[gini]

I wish that I had some good advice, but I don't. I'll just send some hugs for you and Yodie that she gets used to the medication and can keep it down.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers for you both from me too!

[kb2yjx]

Mary!! I am so sorry that I have not been reading this thread!!! Poor Yodie!!! And you, too!!! Have you ever used Slippery Elm for soothing tummies? It is available in the health food stores, I first read about it in The Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier. That book has been my cat care Bible for YEARS!!!!!!!!!! Will light a candle for Yodie....HUGS to you!!!

[katladyd]

My thoughts and prayers are with both you and Yodie. Get well soon, girl!