Injecting your cat with medicine is probably the least fun way to follow doctor's orders, since most likely it's required on a continual basis. Diseases such as diabetes or allergies often require injectable medications but following your vet's guidelines will help ensure that your cat is happy and healthy for a long time. Injectable medications can be prescribed for either subcutaneous or intramuscular use. Most medications that veterinarians dispense for owners to give at home are for subcutaneous use. Discuss the proper route and technique with your veterinarian prior to administering the medication at home. For drugs that can be administered via subcutaneously, you can try this method:
Is your kitty stiff and sore? Maybe a little crabby? A massage may be what he needs to keep him calm and relaxed and help develop a strong human animal bond.
Ear diseases are no fun for you or your cat. Ear disease, mites and infections are just some of the reasons your vet can prescribe ear medication for your cat.
Your veterinarian has prescribed pills for your cat and it’s your job to see that your cat takes them. What now? Here’s how to get the job done without turning your cat into a hissing, spitting pill-hating...
Cats often suffer from diseases, infections and traumas involving their eyes, and veterinarians frequently prescribe treating them with eye drops or ointment. But very few cats enjoy this process. Here's...
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