My current cat (about 9) is a rescue, and many of you helped when she first came to live with me 6 years ago--and hid for 2 weeks! I'd never had a cat who did that and was frantic. As it turned out, she's a lovable lap cat (on her terms), and the only problem is that she will NOT be picked up--ever.
I have a prescription for gabapentin and have been able to get her 'mellow' enough to get into the carrier for a vet visit by using Pill Pockets--which she used to love. However, suddenly, she no longer will eat them, and there's no way in the world I'd be able to pill this particular cat (I'm experienced and have done it with other cats).
I've tried several OTC 'relaxing' things, but they go in the food, and she can detect anything added and doesn't eat.
Her annual vet check up is next month. Anyone have any ideas how I can manage this?
ALSO--I keep the carrier piece [its a stroller] on the kitchen table and feed her treats in it. I could possibly lure her into it and quickly close it, but the timing might not work with our appointment.
I have a prescription for gabapentin and have been able to get her 'mellow' enough to get into the carrier for a vet visit by using Pill Pockets--which she used to love. However, suddenly, she no longer will eat them, and there's no way in the world I'd be able to pill this particular cat (I'm experienced and have done it with other cats).
I've tried several OTC 'relaxing' things, but they go in the food, and she can detect anything added and doesn't eat.
Her annual vet check up is next month. Anyone have any ideas how I can manage this?
ALSO--I keep the carrier piece [its a stroller] on the kitchen table and feed her treats in it. I could possibly lure her into it and quickly close it, but the timing might not work with our appointment.