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Hello all, it's been a little over a month and two weeks since Mew had her amputation and it hasn't been as smooth as I had hoped. For the past couple weeks she's been dealing with a nasty infection (Staphylococcus aureus as I understood the doctor). How she got it is unknown, the doctor said she could have picked it up from visiting the veterinary hospital.
She was on Clavamox for a week which she took well but caused her diarrhea and decreased appetite, and after we found out the exact bacteria strain we moved her onto a liquid medication form of Sulfatrim which she had the worst reaction to any medication that I have ever seen. Massive amounts of drool/spit and vomited about 3 to 4 times, in the hospital lobby. Thank goodness I asked that they try to give her the medication there.
So finally a week later after they ordered me a pill form of "Sulfamethoxazole", I'm stuck here wondering how in the world am I going to pill her when I've never given a cat a pill in my life! Because of her intense reaction to the (I'm assuming) taste of the medication, I'm not able to open the pill up and mix it into her food or hide it in a treat so I'm wondering what pilling methods have worked for everyone? The idea of opening her mouth up and putting the pill in her mouth probably isn't as easy as it sounds.
I ordered a pill popper but it does not seem to do what I need it to do, "pop" the pill in. Seems the syringe is faulty/weak. I read somewhere about coating the outside of the pill with a little butter? I have her first pill dosing time coming up and I'm really nervous! 
Also, has anyone successfully made a rear amp onesie? I have many failed creations and I'm losing hope. 
I've ordered a dog diaper and I'm hoping I can customize it.
~ Vanessa + Mew ~
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bluemoon said
I'm stuck here wondering how in the world am I going to pill her when I've never given a cat a pill in my life!
You will find this and many more helpful tips in Cool Tips for Tripawd Cats !
Pill Taking Treats, Strategies and Secret Recipes
How to Give Medications to Your Cat
Liquid medications are also often much easier to administer to cats, so consider asking your vet for those, or making a slurry...
How To Give Oral Suspension To Your Cat or Dog
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Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
I think they did a great job of showing head placement. Combining that with a towel should do the trick for you. Don't get too discouraged please, cats are not easy. Some are plain out impossible for one person, one of the sweetest, tiniest cats I ever had was just that way.
I hope some of this helps
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
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Interesrin reading all the solution's
I DO understand ALL TO WELL being the only one to give pills, drops, etc. The video shows someone holding the kitty, and I know you've tried wrapping him up. Not quite same as having a second pair of hands though.
So no help...jist .lots of empathy!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Wrapping them up and either sitting on the floor with their back to your tummy, leaning over them on the bed .. again with their back to your chest and learning how to use your body to restrain and keep you both safe has always been key for me, even before I was a tech. You are hugging around her with a towel and that body motion is stopping paws and claws from flying. Using the fingers to manipulate the jaw is also important. I used my left middle finger and thumb to apply the pressure to the side of the jaw and my right hand to pop the pill in.
Sometimes you only get one chance and then you need to step back for a few minutes before you try again. I use my chest/tummy for leverage.
I got a feeling you are going to get this... fingers crossed!!
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
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