Posted by bassman on May 19, 2006, at 16:57:54
In reply to My cat is on pain killers (buprenorphine), posted by rjlockhart on May 19, 2006, at 11:41:25
Get a "pill shooter"-really! It's a long tube that you put in kitty's mouth and pop the pill to the back of the throat; no scratches. I had to give 5 pills a day to my grumpy old street cat we got from the shelter. When we got him he was supposed to be 2 yo and in perfect health-he was 10 yo and required $1000 dental work. Once he wasn't in pain, he became an aggressive rascal-but I love him. I keep all his old teeth in the freezer so if I ever see the woman form the shelter again... The vet said he never pilled a cat without a shooter. Your vet may even give you one. Good luck!
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