Katy is 16 and has some chronic health issues. Four years ago, she was diagnosed with HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) which has been treated since then. At the same time she was diagnosed with hyperT and had I131. That same year, she was also diagnosed with IBD and has been on oral prednisolone since. She's also on medicine for high blood pressure and arthritis. I know . . . poor girl.
For about the last year she hasn't been doing very well, much more lethargic and she's lost 2 pounds though right now her weight is fairly stable. She's been re-scoped for IBD, had mountains of blood work and x-rays, and was switched from oral to injectable then back to oral steroids. The only thing they've found is a low potassium and a couple of weeks ago she was started on a potassium supplement (the gel which she loathes). I have to admit that since starting her on the potassium and restarting her Cosequin, she's acted much perkier.
The vet suggested starting her on omega-3 fatty acids which should just help her overall health.
The problem . . . I can't find any that are a size I can use to pill her. She eats nothing but dry food . . . no canned, no tuna, no kitty treats . . . nothing, so I can't pierce a gelcap and put it on her food.
Any suggestions?
For about the last year she hasn't been doing very well, much more lethargic and she's lost 2 pounds though right now her weight is fairly stable. She's been re-scoped for IBD, had mountains of blood work and x-rays, and was switched from oral to injectable then back to oral steroids. The only thing they've found is a low potassium and a couple of weeks ago she was started on a potassium supplement (the gel which she loathes). I have to admit that since starting her on the potassium and restarting her Cosequin, she's acted much perkier.
The vet suggested starting her on omega-3 fatty acids which should just help her overall health.
The problem . . . I can't find any that are a size I can use to pill her. She eats nothing but dry food . . . no canned, no tuna, no kitty treats . . . nothing, so I can't pierce a gelcap and put it on her food.
Any suggestions?