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200mg is a high dose. The only time you would give that dose is if you have a very aggressive or anxious cat that does not like to be handled and may bite or scratch - like if you were taking it to the vet's office to be examined. This is what I was told by a vet I was talking with a few weeks...

I have been dealing with this same issue for 6 years now with my cat. I have tried several different medications (Prozac, Prednisolone and Gabapentin) and the only thing that has worked is Alprazalam (Xanax). It relaxes my cat and allows her to still be her normal self and play with her toys...

So sorry to hear about Tommy. It breaks my heart too.  I believe, one day, we will all see the animals we cared for and loved on the other side. 

Hi Alyssia, I have been feeding my cat Orijen Regional Red Blend for the last year and she loves it. She also likes the Chicken one. I only give her a very small amount as she gets wet food as well and I want to get her off the dry food if I can. 

I have to share this hard to believe dream I had a month before my cat became infected with some type of chemicals/toxins. I'm very much a skeptic when it comes to anything to do with ghosts or the afterlife etc.. but I have now experienced a few really bizarre things through my dreams that make...

Hi everyone, I'm interested in hearing from others who are giving probiotics to their cat(s) due to health issues. A week ago I started giving Binky probiotics in hopes of helping with her Feline Hyperthesia Syndrome (constant muscle twitching). My sister's dog suffers from seizures and one of...

Sorry you're having so trouble giving meds to your cat - I too have to do the same. I find the best way with pills is to tear off a small piece of deli meat (ham/turkey) and roll the pill in it and place it in the cat's mouth. You can't just put it near their mouth you have to actually place it...

Hi Ritz and GoHolistic, For the past few days Binky seems to be doing better. I increased her dosage of the Prednisolone and Gabapentin around 2 weeks ago as we were into allergy season and after talking to a few other pet owners, this time of year is bad for animals who suffer from allergies...

I have had to give my cat liquid medication and pills. With the liquid, the only way I could get Binky to take it was to first fill the syringe with her med then fill a bit of broth from her Tuna into the syringe then prop one side of her mouth open slightly (near the back side) and press down...

Hi Ritz and GoHolitstic – Grab a comfy chair this is kind of long lol Thank you for the great replies. A few things I wanted to mention….Binky has been fed many different types of holistic and high quality types of canned cat food and does not like any of them. The only one she likes is a brand...

Hi everyone, I thought I'd give you all an update on my cat Binky who suffers from FHS. She was doing so well on her Prednisolone and Gabapentin until I tried to stop both medications after weening her off. She has never been the same since. This was the biggest mistake as I've posted in the...

So the vet just emailed me to ask how Binky is doing because I emailed them early this morning to ask about the result of the blood work. Should I give the vet a piece of my mind? I am too emotional about the situation and may say things I regret.

First off I’d like to thank everyone who posted replies regarding taking Binky in to the vet clinic to have blood work completed yesterday. I am very upset at what unfolded yesterday at the vets and I’m scared to say anything to them because I’d hate to have to go through everything again...

What is so frustrating is that I am unable to be at the clinic with who ever is administering the necessary shots/testing – is this the job of the vet tech or vet themselves? They insist the pet be dropped of as early as possible (they open at 8:00am) in order for them to prepare the animal and...

This is what I paid for Binky's clinic (in the city) visit 6 months ago: 1 sedation and reversal $164.40 1 examination/consultation $60.50 1 feline geriatric profile? (she was only 3 1/2 yrs old) $143.60 Total bill $416.40 (with HST) I am curious to see how much the bill will be this time. I'm...

Well hello fellow neighbours lol....I am going to ask about the cotton sack - that would be great! I was trying to acutally find something on my own that they could put Binky in so that she doesn't move around so much in order for them to be able to draw blood for the few minutes it takes. I'm...

I am also in Ontario, Canada. The clinic did not say anything about vaccinations but I'm wondering if this will come up once I bring her in. The vet is well aware of what meds Binky is taking but I believe the concern was more likely that the sedative would wear off before they were able to do...

My cat Binky needs to have blood work done on Friday and she does not like going to the vet and becomes very difficult to handle. The last time she had her blood taken, they had to give her full anesthesia. Not only does it worry me about the affects of putting her completely under but the cost...

Update on Binky with FHS and what has been working to treat her symptoms…. It has been a very stressful time for me and Binky since she first got FHS last October. Just to recap, her symptoms were the same as most posting here….constant twitching, and excessive licking (mostly on her side...

Just wanted to say I’m thinking of your sweet Roscoe. About the meds…Try dipping the tip of the syringe into some of Roscoe’s wet food and try to tilt the head back a bit when quickly squirting the syringe into the back of the mouth so it will be swallowed quickly. Also, if giving pills, try...