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iscooterliberally

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10. I totally understand. We want to help them, but we can't explain it in a way they will understand.

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #7)

Mon Apr 3, 2023, 03:27 PM

Apr 2023

I've had to tell a few vets that I want to treat my pet, but not torture them. 3 of my cats spend most of their time outside. If they need antibiotics I always pay for the shot rather than do the pills. I don't mind if my vet has to be the "bad guy", but I don't want my cats thinking of me that way. I had one vet send my wife home with pills for the cat that were too big for her to swallow. I went to see if I could crush them but they were liquid gels so that didn't work out. We had to go back for shots instead. Good luck with Carys I'm sure she'll come around.

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Carys' limp is back [View all] Siwsan Apr 2023 OP

I hope she's OK, sounds like a slight injury that will heal Walleye Apr 2023 #1

As long as it doesn't cause pain, I'm not very worried Siwsan Apr 2023 #2

Sounds like maybe... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #3

I do have some here, SOMEWHERE Siwsan Apr 2023 #6

Hugs to cat and u shenmue Apr 2023 #4

Maybe she has a splinter in her paw? iscooterliberally Apr 2023 #5

I'm waiting for her to decide she will let me pick her up. It's ALL on her terms. Siwsan Apr 2023 #7

I totally understand. We want to help them, but we can't explain it in a way they will understand. iscooterliberally Apr 2023 #10

My cat Candy sprained her front foot. mockmonkey Apr 2023 #8

I hope she will be okay. LoisB Apr 2023 #9

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