Conference misery::feline_v1

    How old is Nippa and why is she/he going to the Vet in the first
    place.  Your Vet sounds like a doctor my mother had many years
    ago.
    
    Sandi (Lightning, DejaVu & Thunder's mom)
    
    

    Nippa is about 2 1/2 yrs old, and she is in need of her shots and
    stuff.  I just wanted to know if the vet could try harder to look
    at her (he thinks if he can't get near her then she's doing fine),
    or what?  Also the note about bad breath has me a bit nervous, her
    breath is, well lets just say it's bad!  I might be worring a bit
    much, but where she is outside all the time, eating god knows what...
    I can't help it.
    
    M

    
     I worked for a veterinarian for many years and this was always
     our suggestion for "Vet shredders" For initial transportation,
     Put the cat in a Pillowcase.  The cat can still breathe, but
     they can't see outside so they don't know whats going on. 
     The pillowcase will provide some protection from claws too.
     Keep the cat in the pillowcase right up until the vet sees it.
      
      For inside the office, a strong hold by the scruff of the neck.
      One hand. Use a really tight grip, you cant be wimpy here.
      If you think it is hurting it's neck, consider your arm after
      a "shredding".  With one hand gripping the scruff, claws can't
      reach you, nor can teeth, but that has to be a strong grip.
     
      I always used this - quite effective.  I was the girl who
      held the cats during shots, shaving matts, IV injection, you
      name it.
    
      You have to step outside the "concerned loving pet owner"
      realm for a minute and act tough.
    
      At most Veterinary Hospitals there are trained assistants who
      will do this, but the pillowcase thing works for the traveling
      and the waiting room.
    
      I'm against tranquilizers period. 
                                                                
      Good Luck,
       nancy

    
    I agree with Nancy about the tranquilizers.  When I had to have
    Taffy tested for feline luke she had to be sedated because she hated
    the vets like your cat.  It took hours for her to come back to her
    old self (cranky), she couldn't walk staight her tounge hung out
    and her eyes were rolled back.  I felt like a heal.  After that
    I decided to never make her go through that again and that I would
    take the scratched and biting from her.  I remember after that visit
    there was always a star on her chart and it didn't mean she was
    good.  Now we use a towel to cover her in the vet room.
    
    Cindy

Brat is a vet shreader too.  After our last adventure to the vet, the 
vet indicated he'd be real happy to not see Brat for a while.  I know 
how you feel.  It's real distressing to see your loved one hissing and 
spitting and growling at you.  Just the same, Brat has to have his shots 
(next week).  I'm just going to hand the carrier to the vet, tell him 
he'll need an assistant and body protection, and I'm gonna pace in the 
waiting room.  

    RE: .5
    
    Who do you use for your vet services?  I took Nippa to Dr.McGees
    in Marlboro and he knew exactly how to handle her.  they ended up
    friends!
    
    M