[shapeshifter]

I have a rescued 3 year old boy, originally from a feral colony, who I believe has ringworm and feline acne but to be sure think I should take him to the vet... I've been dreading the logistics of a vet visit since his first and only trip for desexing when he was much smaller! Let alone the seemingly impossible task of bathing him if it turns out he does have ringworm!! Would very much appreciate any tips for sedating/taking wild ones to the vet/bathing!

Jo

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[burmeselover]

Can you get him into a cat carrier? If so, ring your vet and others if necessary and ask if they have the facilities to handle and treat difficult to handle cats.
There are a number of ways that vets handle cats who are difficult including placing the cat into an anaesthetic chamber which means that the cat breathes anaesthetic and oxygen until asleep without actually being handled/restrained by strangers. Another method is to place the cat into a cage with a door that can be moved inwards to hold the cat up against the back wall while the vet gives the anaesthetic injection into the muscle of the back leg. The cat is then allowed to go to sleep over the next few minutes under observation and then can be handled and treated without stressing the cat.

[kirty]

Can you get a sedative tablet and put it in his food?

[shapeshifter]

Thanks guys!

That's really interesting Burmeselover! I'll ask around. And yes, kirty, just today I've had Periactin (a antihistamine for humans) recommended to me by a local breeder, which would be great, if I can just get him to take it! Will try putting it tucked inside a small piece of meat. Will keep you posted...