what would you do

[Erin]

good luck john,let us know how things go.love to you both x

[dinahsmum]

John, if you are seriously concerned that you will be unable to fund Millie's ongoing treatment no-one will think any the worse of you if you feel she would be better in a home with a higher income. The Cinnamom Trust specialises in aiding older people with their pets; here's a link http://www.cinnamon.org.uk/
However, I do hope Millie has a smooth recovery and learns to take her tablets like a good girl.
I tend to agree with one or two who have suggested you might like to ask around local vets for one which is not so expensive.

[Kim]

John, take a look at http://www.vet-medic.com/hierarchy.a...rp1Code=CATDOG
This is an online pharamcy, you search by proudct, the medication Millie has been prescribed may well be cheaper.

[Sweet]

I hope Millie is ok today John and something can be sorted out x

[catmadjax]

HI John, i am new here, but my kitty who is 17 had an operation for hyperthoroidism 2 years ago. She lost weight, her coat went dull and she ate for britain. The vet did not perscrible any tablets, he said all that was needed was an operation. She had the operation, and everything has been fine since, not one tablet taken. I would advise you to get the operation, the difference in them afterwards is amazing, like a new cat! The only thing I have done now, is a blood test every 6 months to make sure the thoyroid levels are normal. Although this only really needs doing once a year.

As far as the tablets go, this is a difficult one, I used to use Hi life cat food to wrap them in, which is really smelly and fishy, its really sqidgy, so break the tablet in half and hand feed it like a treat, my little Birman who I lost 2 years ago to feline asthma, hated being pilled, but this worked a treat. Remember cats eat through smell rather than taste.

[dinahsmum]

Originally Posted by catmadjax

Remember cats eat through smell rather than taste.

Of course - I forgot that! Try keeping the pills in the fridge John (as long a sthe storage instructions say that's OK). Being cold will minimise any small the pills have.

[dandysmom]

Originally Posted by dinahsmum

Of course - I forgot that! Try keeping the pills in the fridge John (as long a sthe storage instructions say that's OK). Being cold will minimise any small the pills have.

Thanks, DM, I didn't know that!!! The things we learn on Catsey........

[John]

Hi everyone...well the first pill I gave Millie I wraped in cheese..it went every where but down her throat..eventually dissolved..so I gave her another one and felt very pleased with myself,it appeared she had swallowed it ..I found it next day on top the stairs..two pills lost 10 to go ..today monday another pill she seemed to swallow it I have looked on the stairs,in the room I gave her the pill in, so yes it looks like one down nine to go..
the vet said to give Millie tablets for 2 weeks as her heart rate was very fast and to stable her blood count..she also has a heart murmer..2 weeks will give me a chance to think about the best thing to do...
thank you all for your advice I have found it very usefull John

[Fran]

Good luck with what you decide to do John. Please let us know how Millie gets on x

[John]

Hi ...Millie has been having her tablet everyday for the past week with no problem..except for today she will not swallow it ..so I let her go..she went out thro the cat flap over an hour ago,she must be keeping out my way,I was hoping she would come in before I went to bed to have another go..