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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: soudicca on July 03, 2009, 23:35:10 PM

Title: Need a little advice
Post by: soudicca on July 03, 2009, 23:35:10 PM

Any suggestions on how to put ear drops in a cats ears, when he is as big, strong and stubborn as Jakey is.  He hates me messing with his ears at the best of times and now I have to do his drops twice a day for the next fortnight, heaven help me I am going to be needing leather gauntlets before this is over. 

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: Angiew on July 03, 2009, 23:36:29 PM

 :hug:

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: Daisymac on July 03, 2009, 23:39:36 PM

Oh dear,  try and catch him when he is asleep is the best advice I can offer,   you might get one ear done at least  :hug:

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: soudicca on July 03, 2009, 23:43:48 PM

I wish, if I move, he moves.  He sleeps with me and if I wake up he watches me, if I get up for the bathroom, he jogs along too.  Not a cat you can sneak up on very well.  However, will try anything once.

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: bonnielass on July 03, 2009, 23:57:21 PM

How about trying to wrap him in a large bath towel so all feet are secure, then tuck him under your arm so hands are free to administer drops ,without getting bit ;)

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: soudicca on July 04, 2009, 08:57:22 AM

I actually managed it this morning, much to his disgust before his breakfast.  He hated it and was nearly as good as gold.  No scratching, biting just struggling to get away, of course next time the towel will be handy - just in case.  Maybe, deep down, he knows why I'm doing this to him, what do you think?

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 04, 2009, 13:07:44 PM

I hope so  :hug:

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: Millys Mum on July 04, 2009, 19:42:06 PM

Is it just you? If so then wrapping in a towel would be the easiest method, how long is he on them?

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: soudicca on July 04, 2009, 22:21:31 PM

Yes, just me.  This is his second time with ear mites.  The first time round was horrendous but he was fairly new to me and not settled.  This time I am trying not to stress him too much so I just cuddle him up on the sofa and hold him close, but I can see that as I persist with it he is going to get harder to handle.  You know, I don't actually recall the vet saying but will assume two weeks as per last time.  The towel will, however, remain in readiness.  I do find that before I feed him seems to work better, food is a good distraction especially for Jake who is a big lad and is forever telling me he needs his sustenance.

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: Smudgey on July 05, 2009, 16:15:43 PM

i find pinned on the floor between knees the best if they struggle then got 2 hands free
BUt don't raise your b u m as my abby tends to do a sharp exit backwards lol

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: Kay and Penny on July 05, 2009, 16:21:04 PM

doesn't Stronghold kill ear mites?

Title: Re: Need a little advice
Post by: soudicca on July 05, 2009, 17:49:34 PM

On your knees would be the ideal but unfortunately the old arthritic joints prohibit that particular method.  I looked up on the internet re Frontline etc., and the statement is that they do kill mites but only those on the body, the ear canal ones need direct treatment.  However, it seems that he has decided to be a good lad and is tolerating the drops extremely well.  Fingers crossed he continues.  Thanks everyone.