Did you talk with the vet about compounding her meds into a transdermal gel since you have had no luck with other forms?
Well if she doesn't bite now, then how do you think she'll attack when her claws are gone. The claws are not the source of the aggression.Something else I considered that was recommended by the vet I took her to... is declawing. Which I’m totally against. I’d never declaw a cat, however.... I’m wondering if this could be a near last resort option. I told her that in my research it says it could make aggression worse, and she said in her practice she’s never seen behavior worsen. I don’t know how accurate that is. I don’t think I would do that. But if it came down to her life... and the only risk after is biting, which she doesn’t do much of... I don’t know.
The source of aggression is just her mental issues. If I took away her weapons, rather than euthanize her, I’d think that would be a small solution. Like I said though I doubt I’d do either of those things, but I’m at the end of my ropeWell if she doesn't bite now, then how do you think she'll attack when her claws are gone. The claws are not the source of the aggression.
Yeah. She said that it’s not reliable in how it works because it’s harder to absorb in the skin, along with a couple other things I can’t remember. She said it’s really expensive and the payoff wouldn’t be worth the expenseWell if she doesn't bite now, then how do you think she'll attack when her claws are gone. The claws are not the source of the aggression.
How about this then? Veterinary formulations: Reconcile® (Lilly) – chewable flavored tablet, which is also the same drug as Prozac (Fluoxetine). I would imagine the tablet could be hidden in cheese, or crushed to be added to food, or some liquid she likes. Both Prozac and Reconcile can be given in liquid form, which I know you said you tried. But, when I have to give Feeby liquid meds, I add them to a bit of water from canned tuna or chicken, and she will lap it up every time. I also give her a piece of the tuna or chicken as a treat afterward.Yeah. She said that it’s not reliable in how it works because it’s harder to absorb in the skin, along with a couple other things I can’t remember. She said it’s really expensive and the payoff wouldn’t be worth the expense
That’s a great idea, and I think a few people suggested a lot of similar scenarios a while back (like a screen door) but my landlord won’t allow me to put anything like this up. Even if it doesn’t have to be installed or anything, I was met with resistance at the idea. I did buy two baby gates anyway, just to use while I monitored them a while back, but I couldn’t get them to stay to the doorframe because it’s not wood or anything, it’s like a really weak cardboard material almost. I feel like it’d be really easy to mess up I’ll keeo brainstorming stuff like this thoughI am thinking something like this: too high for her to jump, and slats too narrow to get through, yet she could still see into the room where you are, yet not feel like she is outside of the room?
The problem is she’s the pickiest cat I’ve truly ever seen, it’s really crazy. I know she wouldn’t eat the tablet by itself, she won’t eat tuna/chicken/canned food. Or even cooked chicken, she won’t eat. I even tried to crush up the Prozac in really really tiny pieces to put in Temptations which she loves, but what she’d do it chew up the treat really well and once she tasted the medicine she’d let it fall out of her mouth, and then eat everything besides the tiny piece. Then I tried to put tiny pieces, I mean almost too tiny, in balls of cheese. She’d eat around it. I tried chicken broth, she wouldn’t drink it without the meds or with the meds. I have no clue why she’s so reluctant to eat things besides dry cat food or non medicated temptationsHow about this then? Veterinary formulations: Reconcile® (Lilly) – chewable flavored tablet, which is also the same drug as Prozac (Fluoxetine). I would imagine the tablet could be hidden in cheese, or crushed to be added to food, or some liquid she likes. Both Prozac and Reconcile can be given in liquid form, which I know you said you tried. But, when I have to give Feeby liquid meds, I add them to a bit of water from canned tuna or chicken, and she will lap it up every time. I also give her a piece of the tuna or chicken as a treat afterward.
There are also modular (unattached to the house) cat enclosures widely available. Here are links to quite a few: Outdoor Enclosures for Cats | PAWS or if you or someone you know is handy, they are buildable for reasonable prices. My ex and I built one for neighborhood cats recuperating after spay/neuter and/or injuries. It was single-story for us, about 5x5, multi-level for them, with doors to the outside from which we could access their litterbox and food/water dishes. It had multilevel sleeping cubbies. Modular enclosures eliminate the need for landlord approval, can be taken with you when you move, can be modified, and eliminate your need to directly contact the cat if this is necessary.That’s a great idea, and I think a few people suggested a lot of similar scenarios a while back (like a screen door) but my landlord won’t allow me to put anything like this up. Even if it doesn’t have to be installed or anything, I was met with resistance at the idea. I did buy two baby gates anyway, just to use while I monitored them a while back, but I couldn’t get them to stay to the doorframe because it’s not woof or anything, it’s like a really weak cardboard material almost. I feel like it’d be really easy to mess up I’ll keeo brainstorming stuff like this though
Honestly, I’d love to keep her in a semi sedated state. But there’s really no way to give her medication. I feel like I would still request the transdermal version, but I don’t know how expensive it is, I think I’d have to take her in for another vet visit which is a problem in itself, and I don’t think she’d let me rub cream on her ear either. I could always hold her down and do it or try and sneak somehow but I don’t have much faith in those methodsI think meds + a barrier are key here. There has GOT to be a way to get meds into her.
I am also thinking maybe phenobarbital? I am not a vet, however. I had a kitty on pheno for awhile due to hyperesthesia and it worked immensely well. Too well - made her zombie kitty, so I took her off it. Granted, I realize that is not the same thing you are dealing with, but it can have a calming, sedating effect.
They’d jump on and then over it that’s a good idea though. I really appreciate your/everyone’s suggestions. If only it was 6ish feet tallCould you block your door with something like this at night? At least it is tools-free. Folds down if you need to move it..
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Jackson Galaxy has advised to keep temperamental cats on meds (and believe me, some of his case studies profiled in his Animal Planet TV show, "MY CAT FROM HELL" look a lot like CC sounds, behaviorally!) and they have made the difference.Honestly, I’d love to keep her in a semi sedated state. But there’s really no way to give her medication. I feel like I would still request the transdermal version, but I don’t know how expensive it is, I think I’d have to take her in for another vet visit which is a problem in itself, and I don’t think she’d let me rub cream on her ear either. I could always hold her down and do it or try and sneak somehow but I don’t have much faith in those methods