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Default Sep 22, 2019 at 05:56 PM
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I have a terrible situation with my cat. My cat has become so fractious at the vet that he basically can't get medical treatment.

The last time I took him in (3 years ago) his nail got ripped out of his paw in the struggle and they sent him home bleeding and highly agitated. I then had to get him antibiotics and clean up the blood everyplace and try to help stop the bleeding.

So this time I have a prescription for gabapentin and the vets are coming out to the house.

Don't think this will make a difference. Years ago we had the vet come out to the house and they couldn't do anything. Literally the screaming I could hear outside the condo. I really don't think I could do that again as I think it would kill my cat's heart. They had two full grown women trying and holding him and he was bucking them off.

But this time they are having me give a large dose to my cat. 50 mg tonight and they wanted 200mg tomorrow but I am afraid to do that. I will give him 150 and see what happens. I have tried 100 mg before and it didn't seem to make a difference but it seems impossible to get any sense of what is happening.

I am trying to think happy thoughts.

First success... my cat usually manages not to get the full dose as he doesn't eat his food totally. However, tonight I put the 50 mg in baby food and OMG my cat lapped it all up like it was heaven. He is currently sleeping. Not sure if that is the drug or he is just happy and satisfied.
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I will send good vibes. I hope the gabapentin is helpful, I think it should be.
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Best wishes for success with your cat.

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Sending wishes for a calm kitty out to the universe. I really hope the gabapentin does the trick.

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Thanks all... I am not sure I got the right dose into him this morning. I know he got 100 mgs and then he sort of refused to take anymore. So I had to switch over to his regular food. That food is very hard to tell because it is flakes and he doesn't eat all of it. But I put 50 into one and he ate most of it and 50 into another and he ate most of it so I think are are in uncharted territory. He is currently lying on the rug, something he does most days anyway but hopefully this will all enough of the edge to be taken off so they can examine him.

ETA: Unfortunately, it didn't work. I definitely had 200 mg into him and there was no legit change. He was groggy but the moment they arrived his adrenaline surged and that was that. He was 100% like normal.

They did manage to get him 2 shots... look at his teeth, examine him, but when they tried to get blood he bolted and squeezed through the gate I bought for him.

So because they got most of what they needed to done, they said they think I should just wait a year and next year put him in the carrier, and they will sedate him with a shot at the vet clinic. At that point they can do everything, cut nails, clean teeth, get blood etc.

I don't know why I can't get them to give me a drug that will actually work on my cat. I need something where he is going to lose track of who he is and what is happening. Being a little groggy won't do. But we went around and round and they still want to use this drug that doesn't seem to work.

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Treating pets can be so difficult. Our dog is aging & has kidney disease. In general he's extremely easy to work with (unlike your cat it sounds like.) But trying to figure out what will & won't work to get the medication he needs into him & get him to eat (which is problematic in dogs with kidney disease) is a daily challenge.

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But trying to figure out what will & won't work to get the medication he needs into him & get him to eat (which is problematic in dogs with kidney disease) is a daily challenge.
Yes. My cat is usually perfectly fine with getting medication in baby food but today he was like... nahh.

Someone gave me a suggestion of a beta blocker pill to give to him. While it is more "dangerous" I feel like my cat is in good health. The pill apparently (and does this with humans too) short circuits the adrenaline rush from fear. So I suspect that if I gave it to him my cat my be aware there was a stranger here but would not be able to get into that "mood" that panic mood that he does. The years of fear of the vet would be forgotten.

I sent it to the vet. I love my cat but if he hurts himself in the middle of the winter I literally may not be able to get him care. That is a fear that hangs over my head and I hate it.
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Fingers crossed that your cat will stay well until the next visit to the vet. Being at the vets means they can give him very strong sedation. If he can be sedated while he is in the cage then it makes it safer for everyone. Including your cat. I am sorry that you are having to go through this.
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Fingers crossed that your cat will stay well until the next visit to the vet. Being at the vets means they can give him very strong sedation. If he can be sedated while he is in the cage then it makes it safer for everyone. Including your cat. I am sorry that you are having to go through this.
Very frustrating today I woke up with my cat in some pretty dire straights. His eyes were watering like crazy. Clear liquid. I decided to go to work. Over labor day a similar thing happened and letting him rest seemed to do him wonders. So today I let him sleep all day and I came home and the eyes were much improved.

I can tell he is very congested though. I can hear it in him.

However, the vaccinations are actually known to cause congestion issues for 2 to 3 days after getting them. I believe that viruses get a better grip while the immune system is adjusting to the vaccine. I am in dire straights when I get a tetnus shot for about 2 days.

Of course I am frustrated with the vet... I e-mailed her first thing this morning and haven't heard anything back. How long does it take to say, yeh don't fret probably the vaccine. One again, the vet caused the problem but is no place to be found when I need assistance.

I just gave him some food now and he kind of turned up his nose at it but he ate this morning's food and it seems he is dying to clean himself up so maybe he will do that later.

In my desperation this morning I e-mailed a Euthenasia doctor. Though I don't want to do that... I have heard that some doctors will not perform Euthanasia unless there is something wrong with my cat. ie... a vet agrees. That of course would be impossible if I can't get my cat for a full examination. So I wanted to just know if I can call at any time for them. They said they offered free consultations... no response. My cat is 13 and I have given him a good long life. I think I have decided just not go to back to the vet. There is nothing or my cat there.
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