For anyone who has read my thread over in Health & Nutrition ("Recently found very sick cat (kitten?)"), you will know that I recently took in a stray with a URI and a missing eye. He's tested negative for FeLV/FIV.
Anyhow, I'm having a hard time putting ointment on his missing eye. He doesn't like to be held because (I think) it makes it harder for him to breathe. When I wrap him in a towel he does this scary Excorcist head shaking movement while trying with all his might to get out - he's pretty strong for a kitty that only weighs 2.7 lbs!
Today I tried to hold him and pet him sans towel while trying to sneak the eye ointment onto his missing eye. The firmer my grip got the more he struggled and he ended up biting me very hard
. I just released him (after screaming in pain - he drew blood) and he escaped from me though he didn't go far.. I could still pick him up and pet him so his trust in me is not completely gone. But I need to put this ointment on him. Does anyone have any creative suggestions? Should I try putting it on him while he's sleeping?
Please help
Anyhow, I'm having a hard time putting ointment on his missing eye. He doesn't like to be held because (I think) it makes it harder for him to breathe. When I wrap him in a towel he does this scary Excorcist head shaking movement while trying with all his might to get out - he's pretty strong for a kitty that only weighs 2.7 lbs!
Today I tried to hold him and pet him sans towel while trying to sneak the eye ointment onto his missing eye. The firmer my grip got the more he struggled and he ended up biting me very hard
Please help