Chester

Sweet · 24-02-2007, 08:58 AM

Glad to read he is getting back to his normal self, good luck with the remaining pills for him x

Kazz · 24-02-2007, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dinahsmum

I do know the technique Sally, and have recommended it to others. Aso the rather less subtle, stuff them head first, arms pinioned to sides, down the sleeve of a small jacket, technique, which can be very effective.
However, Chester has decided that he will just turn into startled, thrashing, scratching monster at first touch, so the chances of either are minimal.
So, it's back to the 'catch him whilst he's sleepy, beguile him with tweets and kisses and open his mouth and stuff it in before he realises what's happening, leaving him looking startled and affronted' technique

Oh my, the fun we have with our furries

Sounds a lot like Oscar there DM, he was such a sucker for sweet talk you could do anything with him then - on the bright side he did mellow over the years

Kazz · 24-02-2007, 04:12 PM

Glad he's on the mend mayeb he's a little flightly due to his youth.

dinahsmum · 24-02-2007, 04:26 PM

No, I think he's a bit like his (human) mum - he startles easily. You know me - placid/calm etc, but loud noises, people appearing out of no-where, screaming jets etc all get me spooked.

Anyway, thanks all for your good wishes. He's doing fine, still only on about half rations but the good thing is that he is hungry and I am able to crumble the 'palatable' tablets into his food. Hoorah. He actually asked for an unscheduled snack at lunchtime, so I'm taking that as a good sign.

alexgirl73 · 24-02-2007, 05:21 PM

That's great to hear DM! Back to his old (young) self in no time!!

dandysmom · 24-02-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dinahsmum

No, I think he's a bit like his (human) mum - he startles easily. You know me - placid/calm etc, but loud noises, people appearing out of no-where, screaming jets etc all get me spooked.

Anyway, thanks all for your good wishes. He's doing fine, still only on about half rations but the good thing is that he is hungry and I am able to crumble the 'palatable' tablets into his food. Hoorah. He actually asked for an unscheduled snack at lunchtime, so I'm taking that as a good sign.

That's a very good sign !!!

random · 24-02-2007, 06:25 PM

Aww glad to hear he is on the mend. When Tabs had an abscess years ago, and she wasn't eating, we had to mix it in with some liquidised chicken, and pippette feed her it, she was (still is) a total wild child, and a nightmare with and kind of medication. Worming and the usual just gets added to her food so she's none the wiser.

Good luck with the rest of his pills!

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