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To: melinda abplanalp who wrote (11567)	7/23/1998 12:22:00 AM
From: Gauguin	Respond to of 71178

We had five, three of those showed up homeless amongst ones we couldn't find homes for, til a few months ago. And then we lost Dozer, to FTP I think it was ~ an intestinal thing. I really liked him ~ he was a perfect gentleman, very grateful to be here. It's true they don't dig gettin pills shoved down them. But just like you said ~ tuff. Think, "I've got thirteen hundred dollars in you, you little witch. You can die before I spend the money or not at all." I get pumped first, without letting them see it. I put on long sleeves (sometimes even a hooded parka, no less), keep my face away, and wrassle them pretty good, if they want to go the rounds. We're doing the oldest and toughest one right now with two meds and an ointment. Squirt prescriptions are definitely easier. Ask for them; but if pills are required, you can do it. Also, we can't use the food-mix method on a couple of ours because they won't eat it no matter what; and so we can't guarantee they get the dosage, consistently. The pill is absolute, even above liquids. You get to where, "They're taking their pills. Period." It's that Parenting thing. Right Alex? (I don't think he likes cats. Maybe he'll help you.)

To: melinda abplanalp who wrote (11567)	7/23/1998 12:48:00 AM
From: Rambi	Respond to of 71178

Hi Melinda! We use Gaugie's method, but Blue is so big that it definitely takes two of us. When they're smaller you can get'em between your legs and hold 'em. Once you can get your fingers on the little jaw hinge and squeeze, you're home free--as long as you get the pill way back and stroke. I have tried crushing them and putting them in tuna, but what do you do if they leave it? 1300!!!!!!! I don't know if I'd have spent that much on my kids. ("Heck, Doc, I dunno. CAn't we just put 'em to sleep?") Just kidding, boys. Of COURSE I would! (Thank god for insurance.)