well my cat is half wild. she doesnt let anybody go near her alot. she is very caring when she wants to be. she is about 11yrs old and the last time we brought her to the vet she went mad and started attacking everyone. what can do, i'm really worried. i think she might be ill but we are not sure if it her age or something worse
2006-09-22 07:29:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I have a cat who is very hard to get into a carrier to take to the vet because he is so scared of everything. This is not your problem and my vet gave me amaltriptaline (that spelling may not be accurate and your vet will know what I am referring to) in a gel form that I put inside my cat's ear flap. This relaxed him enough so that I could get him in the carrier.
So your vet does have ways to handle a fractious cat. There is also a shot the vet can give to relax a kitty.
You can use Rescue Remedy on her. It's in health food stores. You can put three or four drops on her fur between her ears and this can help her a great deal. My vet always puts such a flower essence remedy on cats when he takes them out of the box in his office. It is energetic in its effect and cannot harm your cat in any way. Take it and put it on her when the vet examines her.
It may impress him with its calming properties!
So, don't be intimidated by your cat or neglect a vet trip which she may need out of embarrassment. Vet offices have to handle difficult cats all the time. If you don't know the vet well then it would be good to inform or remind the receptionist that the cat can be fractious when you make the appointment.
2006-09-22 07:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible for the vet to sedate her? This may be the only way to get her properly examined.
My new female went to the vet two weeks after we brought her home.....and she REALLY didn't like being manhandled by him. She didn't attack everyone, but we all came away with a few scratches.
OH! I almost forgot. There's this stuff called Rescue Remedy. Old Cat Lady recommends it all the time, and I'm hoping to get a hold of some to use on my cats for vet visits (my male isn't aggressive at the vet, but he gets very anxious). It's a natural oil that you put between the cat's ears....it's supposed to be really effective in calming them down.
2006-09-22 07:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get her to go into a pet carrier by leaving the food dish or some treats inside of it in the back. Then close the door when she goes in. Take her to the vet. When you arrive at the vet tell them that she needs to be sedated somewhat before she can be examined. I think vets even have a relaxing gas they can give her to calm her too that's harmless. That way, they can give her the full exam, shots etc and she won't be put through any undo stress. I hope she's better soon.
2006-09-22 07:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by GraceandMickey A 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We had a cat that was very friendly and sweet and very relaxed - except when taken to the vets. She embarassed us every time. She would act like a wild cat and fight for her life. The vet seemed understanding, and it is their job to take care of pets no matter if they are wild or easy going, so if you need to take your cat to the vet just do it. You might want to remind them that your cat is likely to attack them.
2006-09-22 07:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We personal 2 Wild Cats, because of There organic %. We had to apply A Trapt Cage. It would not damage Them, and also you should Do It anytime, To capture all of them. even with the indisputable fact that it truly is the fastest way that still would not upload rigidity on the Cats as well.
2016-11-23 15:30:19 · answer #5 · answered by reader 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet, and explain to the vet that she gets wild. They are trained to handle it. They will probably take her in back and put a towel over her and hold her down to examine her. Good luck.
2006-09-23 21:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
let the vet know a head of time that she is aggressive they might be able to give her a very mild seditive just so she is a little bit more calm for the examination.
2006-09-22 07:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your vet to see if they can prescribe a sedative to give her before you take her to the vet. It will be safer for everyone involved.
2006-09-22 07:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the vet beforehand. He might recommend that you put a tranquilliser in her food, but only do this after his instructions.
2006-09-22 07:44:12 · answer #9 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋