Just wondering if anyone has had to medicate (lightly sedate) a cat in their care? Samantha is VERY skitish, i'd say almost semi-feral.
Shes definately not shy, I mean she prances around the house at all times of the day, so long as we are not moving about too much. But as soon as we get anywhere near her she is gone in a flash. No one can get anywhere near her, the only time she has even come close to me is when she has run out of food, and she will prance right next to me (but again wont let me touch her)
Her foster mom says she was probably abused by neighbors (she was inside/outside) so thats why shes so skittish to being touched. Her foster mom also says that if she doesnt improve, we can give her some type of medication, for four to five days to lightly sedate her and be able to manage her.
Would this be okay, or would it do more harm than good?
Shes definately not shy, I mean she prances around the house at all times of the day, so long as we are not moving about too much. But as soon as we get anywhere near her she is gone in a flash. No one can get anywhere near her, the only time she has even come close to me is when she has run out of food, and she will prance right next to me (but again wont let me touch her)
Her foster mom says she was probably abused by neighbors (she was inside/outside) so thats why shes so skittish to being touched. Her foster mom also says that if she doesnt improve, we can give her some type of medication, for four to five days to lightly sedate her and be able to manage her.
Would this be okay, or would it do more harm than good?