RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral

[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

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Yeah, isn't it weird how they make such a fuss at home, but then are as quiet as mice in the vet's office? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 7:17 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral I agree that every medication has potential serious side effects and I guess we all weigh the risks of giving it to the little guys.   With my Big Boy, I know that by now I could get him into the carrier & get to vet, but problem comes in when we get there….  He absolutely goes wild & they have to hold him down with one of those long nets at the end of a pole.  Its almost impossible for them to draw blood and do a general exam.  Believe me, we have made vet visits (3 in all) only when absolutely necessary!  He has come a LONG way since those initial visits and I am hoping that by the time of next visit later this year, he will have gone even further & we can go without meds….. I had a potential adoptive home for him who backed out at the last minute because of this issue.   My other cats put up a fuss at getting into the carrier (you know, extend those arms to 3’ feet wide!), but they’re all marshmellows in the vets office.        Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 10:26 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: I need ideas on best brand of carrier for feral   While Ace Promazine works as a sedative, I would be very careful with it's use. One of my dogs has several "issues", and getting her to the vet is always an adventure. (She is aggressive, among other things) All her bloodwork came back fine, but she needs regular visits because of ear problems (related to allergies, she's my vegan dog). My vet dispensed a low dose of ace to be given prior to her vet appts. Approximately 15 minutes after giving her the ace she started "seizing", it was terrible! I called the vet and rushed her right in. My vet is 45 minutes drive. The seizures apparently were a major factor that led her to have a stroke. Her condition was touch and go for several days. A specialist was called in and the only explanation that both Dr.s could come up with was a reaction to the ace promazine. Since that happened, we are reluctant to use any type of drug that affects the nervous system. Also her age is a factor.. We were very lucky she made a full recovery. (I LOVE MY VET!) So now, I have to muzzle her at home, before we make the long drive. I've used the Rescue Remedy and other flower extracts, but truthfully with her, I don't see any results. I just feel so bad for her because it's always a traumatic event. But, despite her age, she still is a pistol. It takes 3 of us to hold her for exam! I think the staff dreads her visits as much as Middy does! I haven't heard of it being avaialable as a compounded cream though. I know elavil (amitryptilline) is, and we have used that on our ferals. I just thought I would share Midnight's reaction to the Ace... Patti This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.