I've been worried about Alex, but yesterday was the first the vet could see him. I noticed last weekend that his ears were yellow. He also appeared to be losing weight.
The vet took blood and said that he appears to have a clogged bile duct. He gave me antibiotics(amoxicillin) and another med that I had to get at the pharmacy that is supposed to help with liver function.
They also had me get a high fat/calorie soft food to improve his appetite.
Any secrets you have for giving meds would be appreciated. I have to syringe the amoxicillin liquid down his throat, which he hates. The other med is a powder. I tried mixing it with the soft food, but he doesn't want to eat.
I'm sorry this is so long, but I am afraid of losing my boy. He is a shy cat who likes to hide, so I've had to isolate him in a small room. Even if he does get better, I'm afraid he'll never forgive me for cramming all of that medicine down his throat! My poor kitty!
Anyone have any experience with this illness, or tricks for giving meds?
Thanks in advance(and sorry this is so long)
Sierra:sobbing
The vet took blood and said that he appears to have a clogged bile duct. He gave me antibiotics(amoxicillin) and another med that I had to get at the pharmacy that is supposed to help with liver function.
They also had me get a high fat/calorie soft food to improve his appetite.
Any secrets you have for giving meds would be appreciated. I have to syringe the amoxicillin liquid down his throat, which he hates. The other med is a powder. I tried mixing it with the soft food, but he doesn't want to eat.
I'm sorry this is so long, but I am afraid of losing my boy. He is a shy cat who likes to hide, so I've had to isolate him in a small room. Even if he does get better, I'm afraid he'll never forgive me for cramming all of that medicine down his throat! My poor kitty!
Anyone have any experience with this illness, or tricks for giving meds?
Thanks in advance(and sorry this is so long)
Sierra:sobbing