How to give Transdermal medication to a cat

[@barbarawarren9443]

"The patient is nice and relaxed and well-petted." Love this!

[@marshawargo7238]

Yes! This is the reason he's yawning. He got petted so much he's relaxed into zombie mode... 😻 They used to use a watch "Your eyes r getting heavy, u r getting sleepy..."

[@mariablumberg4563]

Having a routine really helps me with my diabetic kitty, too. He gets two shots of insulin a day with his meals, and he's such a good boy about it, even hopping onto the couch for the shot without any fuss.

[@108hindu]

My cat also didn’t mind getting his insulin shot. I think they know it makes them feel better.

[@itsd._.d]

I'm so jealous! My cat still fights me for most insulin shots no matter what I do 😭

[@108hindu]

@@itsd._.d The slow release insulin is more expensive but only requires 1 shot a day. My knowledge is 12+ years old so medicines may have changed. This stuff is hard to deal with. You have my sympathy and prayers. When treatment is difficult I wrap them in a big towel. Cheers and good luck

[@itsd._.d]

@@108hindu thank you!

[@1959Berre]

For over 7 years I have administered insuline to my former cat Timmy. Finally, he lost the battle against diabetes and I had to have him put to sleep when he was nearly 16. He was a big, beautiful silver tabby. He passed 6 years ago and I still miss him dearly. He was such a fine character.

[@b.bailey8244]

I understand this and how you feel. My tabby boy has incurable diseases and I don't know how I will do it without him. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@Joani161]

I am so sorry. I lost my tuxedo cat ,who was 20 years old and that was over 8 years ago, I miss him dearly, too. Now my tiger-tortie has kidney failure, too and I don't know how long it will be for her.

[@LiveLaughSmile]

The same here. My cat lost the battle against cancer and diabetes too.she was on her 13/14. Sweet as an angel. My best friend and one day the vet adviced me to put her to sleep, because she probably would have 1 or 2 days alive and suffering with thirsty thing every minute, etc…. It was one the biggest sad hours on my life. In Feb/2020.

[@LiveLaughSmile]

I still miss her so much 💔

[@NoMoreTears64]

My big orange tabby, Carmel had Pancreatitis which eventually turned into Triaditis. The day came when he was in too much pain and was not going to get better. I had to let him go. I did not even have time to grieve because two weeks later his litter mate brother, Mocha stopped eating and now it has been 6 weeks since Carmel died and a month that I have been trying to keep Mocha going. This is so very difficult.

[@letshavepie]

"Creature" is a perfect name for that cat who looks like she was painted from only the upper legs to the tail, while her head was left rendered in pencil.

[@BrittMFH]

This looks a lot easier than the 1/4 methimazole pill I had to give my Puffy Susan for years. But it got her to age 21 so it was well worth it! 😻

[@Reddotzebra]

So this is going to be a Creature Feature.

[@kerryperryman3025]

My cat Betsy has been surprisingly calm about getting her doses twice a day. She squirms a little but doesn’t run off and hide after. Proud of her and huge relief for me that I am not terrorizing her.

[@marcomcdowell8861]

I wish I had found your channel a month ago. My cat passed last week and I'm devastated. The local Japanese vets are good, but they didn't give me much instruction on care of my cat and his kidney disease. I feel like I flubbed many things, especially with injections and IVs. I actually ran across your IV video by chance, by then it was a little too late for me in figuring out the correct spot to insert the needle. I'm keeping you in my subscription so when/if another cat chooses me as a cat dad, I'll be more educated on their care. Thank you for your channel.

[@edvaca8419]

Thanks Dr. Uri and Ms. Clawdia! I really appreciate your expertise and time to help the cat community!

[@barbarawarren9443]

Hi Claudia! ❤ What a beauty you are - and so lucky to have "Vancouver Vet" as your dad. 😄🐱

[@looksirdroids9134]

*Clawdia

[@andersbenke3596]

I am constantly amazed by how pets allow us to manhandle them. "Oh, the human is holding me upside down and going 'coochie coochie koo!'. This is the way."

[@deborahmcwhae1512]

I'm picking up a legacy foster cat today and will need to give her this medication. The vet will show me what to do but watching you video has been very helpful!! Thankyou from Australia 😻

[@kanela1672]

Thank you for this video! I was getting overwhelmed watching some of the other videos where you have to glove your hand and then wash the cat's ears and do a bunch of steps. This is so much more convenient and exactly how I imagined it would be. I don't think it's necessary to glove your hand put the medication on your finger and rub it into the ear. The pen is shaped perfectly to apply the medication to the ear. Thank you!

[@gwen3822]

I really love your channel. I'm a cat lover, and being enlightened by your soft voice makes ME feel petted 😂

[@CaptainWolffi]

Your pill video totally saved us! It was like discovering something magical because it became a lot easier to give our boy pills while he was temporarily on medication

[@darkcreatureinadarkroom1617]

Right? For me it was the liquid medication video that truly helped us. When my friend gave me my cat he showed me how to give her the meds, but it involved grabbing her by the scruff of the neck, overpowering her and then poking her until she opened her mouth. Dr Uri's method was SO MUCH BETTER and she is so much more relaxed now! (and Jackson Galaxy's "Jackpot treat" trick helped seal the deal...)

[@CaptainWolffi]

@@darkcreatureinadarkroom1617 yeah, the tooth brushing video also greatly helped us. Doctor Uri's method and jackpot treat bribe does wonders

[@syeina]

Creature is a gorgeous kitty!

[@blinddog1212]

This is a super helpful video, thank you! Our 13 yr old just got diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and we just got the med pen for her. The two cats were adorable, and I like your approach of doing this during a relaxed moment. Good advice for us humans and a way to make the cat more at ease! Thanks again for sharing your expertise.

[@klaymen0]

I usually use latex gloves (or rather cut off fingers or gloves) so I can apply the cream using my finger, which is even easier I think. Little trick, I apply to the left ear on odd days of the month, ant to the right on even ones, makes it easier to remember. The double-left from 31st to 1nd is tolerable I think

[@cathleenwedlake4705]

I just love how much you love your cats. California is a ways away, but if I lived in Canada, I would totally trust you with my cat. You're awesome Dr. Uri‼️‼️😉👍

[@nicorovertsthesecond9069]

Thanks Yuri. Love your work. Happy squishing :)

[@KCWoltz]

Umm that must be nice to have a cat that let's you mess with it's ear like that because it doesn't matter how much I pet my cat or how relaxed she is as soon as I touch her ear she starts freaking out and runs 🙄

[@CR-pf1es]

Thank you so much! you saved my life and my cat Po :)

[@ruggie.74]

Could you please do a video on feline acne? I've taken my cat to so many vets around Abbotsford and Mission and her whiteheads on her chin will NOT go away. Thanks.

[@PennySue]

Thank you for another cool video! Clawdia and Creature are good little stars of the show❣🐾❤

[@Mavid23]

Thanks for this video. I applied it to my 13yo cat's ear while watching. Your voice and advice were so helpful!

[@WhiteMountaingirl]

Thank you

[@eccomiatsf3676]

Thanks for this video. My cat is 20 years and 7 months. It's very helpful for me. Thanks, Claudia too.

[@peekaaa9931]

Thanks Dr! Too bad all meds aren’t this easy. Great video as always ❤️

[@heathermckinnon1865]

My kitty just got diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism (and Kidney disease). Starting her on this medication this weekend.

[@DivaStar84]

How's is your cat doing? My cat has hyperthyroidism along with early stages of kidney disease. He just started on this med today.

[@heathermckinnon1865]

@@DivaStar84 she is doing great. She is taking the transdermal ear cream vs pills. She is on the lowest dose 0.05ml every 12 hours.

[@microtyger]

I've had transdermal medication previously that required I rub it in with my fingers. If this is the case, be sure to wear a *glove* so you don't end up absorbing the medication yourself! 😉.. 😻

[@kimberleyjarvis9848]

I have transdermal medication for my cat that I rub in with my fingers. I call the gloves finger condoms 😁

[@thedestiney88]

Haha, yup! Good thing it says that on the packaging...I hope it's that way for everyone!

[@KingOldManBob]

Thanks for the help, Im sure I can give my grandma her medicine now

[@RedDivaWizard]

That's awesome. I wish my cat was that chill.

[@kerl_cats]

Very helpful!!

[@corinnedavis4768]

Thanks for this video as well as the CKD videos. I just came home today with transdermal Mirataz for appetite . The video helped so much!

[@rideshareobserver1456]

Very helpful, thank you. My cat slept through the whole process, brilliant :)

[@DvilleBirdz]

Thank you! This is really helpful! ❤

[@Weird-City]

Great video Doc, thanks :)

[@teebee851]

What about for a cat that doesn’t want to be pet and will claw me badly for trying to do this?

[@thehuguenot5615]

I have several stray cats that run around the area. I got one to come up to me, and when I went to squish that cat, it turned around a gave me a scratch.

[@lakegirl239]

Hello Dr. URI, Clawdia, and good patient, please consider doing a video on traveling with cats who need a bath after a car trip of more than 5 minutes. The cat does not like car rides and needs a bath at every destination to clean up the drool, loose bm residual and litter stuck to long hair. Doesn’t matter if they are in a cat carrier or delux pop up camper with litter box. Same outcome. Are there transdermal tranquilizers for cats?

[@marshawargo7238]

Has creature always been like a sphinx? Head of one cat & body of another? I've never seen a cat like this. She Is Amazing!

[@RLaraMoore]

Very Awesome! Thank you. Have you or Would you do a video explaining how (I guess they are also "transdermal"?) Flea drops work? That is, how does the pesticide (?) protect the whole cat when the drops are applied only to behind the neck? ...and how does the pesticide/drug not harm the cat? And does the pesticide/drug transfer to the cat's human by cuddles and kisses?

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Sure, that sounds like a great topic.

[@RLaraMoore]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet thank you ❤️🐱

[@SpinsterOlive]

Yeah, I was sort of wondering about flea medication too. My dog Harry HATES getting his flea medicine. My mom jokes that it makes him resent her for a few days after application, and that one of the reasons my dad is Harry's favorite is because he's never given him his flea meds.

[@professorbutters]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet Yes, please do! My kitty HATES them.

[@marinacosta8835]

@@SpinsterOlive the palatable version of Bravecto works wonders and the dog thinks they are getting a treat. Just a tip.

[@jennyjenga1929]

This is helpful. Im starting my kitty on transdermal prozal, fluo something that i just got from the compounding pharmacy for my cats behavior.

[@erikaxchristine]

I’m so happy that I found this method. I tried EVERYTHING for my Peppers anxiety medication Amitryptiline. She started to refuse it completely. Poor thing!

[@Neucod55]

Very cute kitties!

[@reginaromsey]

Can you use the ear for the flea medication that has a tiny tube!

[@microtyger]

Good Question! 🤔I'm thinking it's too much volume-wise for the tiny ear area.

[@marinacosta8835]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@andreaherrera754]

No!!! That is not a transdermal medication!! It needs to be absorbed throughout the body skin through the coat, please apply it to the base of the neck only!!

[@98802ohhey]

My cat does "revenge" poops, if I'm away overnight or if I say shut my bedroom door at night because I need sleep and I've stayed up to late, or even bring in someone or something (an animal usually) into the house for a bit he doesn't like he will "poop" somewhere the next day to let me know he did not like that. Is that okay, or is he just being a huge grumps?

[@sidneybristow815]

Amazing you don’t need a case of bandaids. And there’s no risk of you wearing the pink stuff you thought they swallowed. The inventor is a national treasure! Thank you.

[@SpinTheWords]

2:41 I thought that was a Stretch Armstrong for a second.

[@Billavery2]

Excellent video.

[@ConnectingwithNature]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@wudgee]

I needed to do one at the back of the neck, with one of those silly vials that is hard to know if there’s any left or not, and your cat is wriggling like crazy suspicious of you trying to part the fur. The instructions for worming liquid aren’t saying you can use the ear. Thanks.

[@Lt.852]

With the transdermal med should you alternate ears, and does the area of the ear being medicated need to be cleaned on occasion due to a topical build up on the skin of the medication?

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Yes on all accounts.

[@2006rut]

Hi, Dr Uri, can you make a Video in how best to apply those "spot on" tick and flea preparations. They need to go onto the back of the neck, where they can't lick them off while grooming. I really have to fight my cat to get the stuff onto her. No amount of relaxing her or strategic application of treats works. I have to basically sit on her. There must be a better way! Please advise 😳

[@humanrightsatfirst9163]

I would like to see, how to control the bloodsugar of a cat and what is normal and when it is necessary to get into treatment. And how it works with the eating and how to know, when the bloodsugar is too low and the cat needs a treat with sugar...

[@texasskygirl7890]

I have been giving my cat transdermal methimazole for years. My cat is a demon with pills. But she sits still for the transdermal meds. Amitriptyline also comes in a transdermal and it has helped my other cat with anxiety, itching, and compulsive grooming. These products are life changing for the pet and the pet parent.

[@donnafifarek9600]

My 15 year old cat was on meds but I stopped because he vomit’s every time he gets the meds. What else can I do?

[@emmaculpeper2967]

Thanks for this video! My vet clinic doesn't provide the click pen. Is there a Canadian distributor or compounding pharmacy that I can send my prescription to?

[@caseyj869]

Unfortunately my cat is quite nervous and hates getting this gel medication :( she always runs away when I have to do it!

[@louannemita4875]

I can’t find the lymphoma cluster video. Would be very interested in seeing that one.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

I think that one is currently being edited. Planning to publish next week or one after that.

[@karnesada4305]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet Thank you!! I got so excited when you said you were doing a video on that. That’s what my Lucy has and she has B12 injections, so all these videos are so incredibly helpful. I had to learn to give my cat meds over a quick video call from my vet because of covid, so this video is much more patient and easy to refer to.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

@@karnesada4305 Good news for you then! A recent study showed that oral B12 supplementation is also adequate for theses cats. It probably depends on the degree of inflammation in the bowel, but with well controlled IBD you should be able to move from once weekly injections to daily oral supplementation, which is easier of course. Talk to your vet about it! The study is in either J Fel Med and Surg or JAVMA.

[@karnesada4305]

@@HelpfulVancouverVet That's great news!! I'll be sure to discuss with my vet and refer him to the article. Thanks so much and can't wait for the video!

[@cindyslavik5391]

This goes against what I was taught. Aren’t you supposed to rub it in? I have to use .7 ml and there really isn’t enough ear space for that. I put .35 on each ear but if I don’t run it in there’s a thick white coating. .

[@Scentillia389]

Fresh cut Dr. Uri

[@kotbabasik]

How can I buy transfermal nethimasole gel for my cat?Is it possible to buy it in the States and send it to send by post to the country where I live?

[@rynsvlog4572]

hi thanks for this video...im from the philippines🇵🇭

[@nikkiewhite476]

When my girl was put on gabapentin last year I used your pill video to teach me how. She was given Prozac recently so I tried the liquids video. Sadly it didn't go as well as that tasted horrible and she started avoiding pill time completely! She was so anxious about the liquid she stopped cooperating with the pills! We had to take her off the Prozac anyway as she developed severe side effects with urinary retention and was only peeing every 36 hours! We will just put up with her being a grumpy kitten to strangers. Though the vet said I have to come in with her from now on as she was much more cooperative with me in the room. He didn't need the heavy gloves, or the ketamine and he didn't get scratched up this time! She just growled and hissed at him 😄 she is a Mamas girl.

[@JohnPMiller]

In case someone reads this, Prozac (Fluoxetine) is also available as a transdermal gel. You need to rub it into the cat's ear. Wear a glove, of course.

[@nikkiewhite476]

@@JohnPMiller sadly my vet clinic didn't have any and sent me to the human pharmacy to get it. So they didn't have the transdermal variety. The joys of living in a small town.

[@elenpena42564]

Dr. Uri could you please make a video on how to deal with external parasites?

[@bic00]

Dr, I'd love to watch a video about feline bronchitis and asthma by you!

[@joanprowse6101]

I've just been prescribed the same pen and dosage from the same pharmacy. I'm confused as to what you mean by a rotation. My pharmacy said. a rotation is when the two arrows align but in this video you only do a click. I don't know who is right and certainly do not want to overdose my dear senior cat.

[@LiveLaughSmile]

Hi. Today, I’m starting to give to my cat. My question is: Should I massage the cream on her ear until her skin to absorb it? Thanks!

[@СергейКолычев-ф4л]

Hello. My cat coughs after drinking water, as if trying to cough up something. She does not like to drink from a bowl, drinks from puddles or from the tap. I'm worried, but she doesn't like transportation, very much. In the car, usually drooling and vomiting, right away. What is the threat and what to say to the veterinarian at the clinic?

[@dianahutchings1514]

My syringe does not give out a dose per click. It just pours out. What type are you using?

[@Libbeyishere]

Do you find that transdermal has less side effects too? My kitty wasn’t feeling good (vomit and lethargy) on methimazole pill.

[@Resist4]

But is this option more expensive than the pills or liquid? And is transdermal the most convenient for pet owners?

[@dhananjays02]

Sir does rabies happen from cats and if yes does it happen from scratches

[@staceyerickson8541]

My sweet 16 boy also has hyperthyroidism for two years now and it’s been hard to regulate his thyroid but I’ve just become aware that he has lost his hearing almost completely or completely but I was wondering can the transdermal med dry up,as it does.I find it all over the floors sometimes and could it have fallen into his ears and clogged them up and caused the lack of hearing?We did have the vet check but she didn’t do anything else.Passed off as old age.I can’t help but have a gut feeling that this could be the issue?Or maybe just denial for me?

[@dadab22]

My diabetic cat was so food obsessed when he was first diagnosed, he wouldn't even react when we gave him his shot at every meal. And after nearly half a year, we beat the diabeties!

[@bratsmom6749]

Dr. Uri, could you please address transitional cell carcinoma? My Bratty was diagnosed on a Saturday and had to be put down the following Wednesday as she had trouble urinating. We were together 17.5 years, and I am sick over it!

[@kelliatlarge]

Hi Dr. Burstyn, do you have a video showing how to give a cat a subcutaneous injection? I've seen a couple of videos on other channels but they all seem to just run through it really quickly without explaining it as thoroughly as you do. I would appreciate any help about this; I have a sweet, gentle boy who runs and hides anytime he thinks someone is going to try to "scruff" him, because the people who had him before us did that whenever they were going to do something unpleasant ☹️. So I'm afraid to do it, but since I have to do it, I want to be able to do it right -- without causing him any unnecessary stress or trauma.

[@marblejernkerns]

Hello Dr, Creature and Clawdia! Do you have a video that you can do of injections on kitties?

[@sanjayahlawat2826]

Dr Uri. My cats hate it when I try to put their tick and flea topical drops. The manufacturer advises putting on the skin at the nape of the neck. Can I put it on the inside of the ears too. The jump and run away as soon as I start parting fur at the back of their neck- they knows its 'Spot on' time. What's you advice?

[@sanjayahlawat2826]

PS- long time fan since- "Squish that cat". Thank you for your insightful videos.

[@optimus2200]

where is lancelot ?

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

At the clinic, picking fights with patients.

[@julierauthshaw8556]

I gave my Rosie transdermal methimazole twice daily for rhe last 3 or so years of his life. All in all, the cost was reasonable and I didn't have to fight with him to take pills. And he was a professional. He would hide it in the side of his mouth or under his tongue, then spit it out. You weren't getting him to submit; name rank and serial number, that's all that was required by the Geneva Convention, and that's all he would give. But seriously, he did live until 21 years and 3 days, and I would do it all again in a heartbeat..

[@janeskey5042]

Did Rosie have any side effects from this medication? One of my cats was just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and I’m trying to decide what treatment to go with

[@rsk8310]

Hi getting ready to possibly adopt a cat with Hyperthy, Cat has been diagnosed for years and has prescription food and ear meds as in this video, How often will I need to do a vet visit and approx. how much are those visits to make sure the proper dosage is correct? the cat looks good and they caught this before the cat showed any signs. Thank You.

[@thedestiney88]

I had to give my kitty an appetite stimulant on the ears every day for 2 weeks and was intimidated by it first but it was actually quite easy. The subcutaneous injections were not so easy. 😦 But it saved his life so that's all that matters!

[@evergardenamv2905]

Can someone explain why I love cats so much? It's 10 Pm I'm in my car watching cat medication lol

[@BrittMFH]

Because they are the most lovably awesome creatures ever. ❤️

[@nikkiewhite476]

Parasites? They don't know if Toxoplasma makes humans like cats more but they might? Or they might just make you take more risks. That and humans pack bond with anything!

[@AaronDear]

Hi doctor! How long does the medication typically take to absorb?

[@SimsGirl4Ever]

My cat hated transdermal meds! He was ok with me touching the inside of his ear with my finger in general, but he would go nuts if he felt medication being put there.

[@okanko962]

Did you squish the cat though?

[@crhettbuttler1]

I can't believe this is real, how come I did not know about this. I hope I can find someone to do it in Tehran, not sure if my vet does it.

[@user-ru3zw6lz9h]

Creature's fur is so interesting! At first I thought she was a tortie but the red patches on silver torties look red/cream, not brown. I am so confused haha. Does she have mosaicism or something?

[@suzieq4007]

We're having luck in our 3rd week of hyperthyroidism pills and kidney dry food, taking easily. Our cat is 17 and although he is 'yowling at night' less, we are wondering if there is a med to give him to calm him further at night? A sedative? We are taking him for blood-work recheck in about a week. Thank you, love your channel.

[@rsk8310]

Hi getting ready to possibly adopt a cat with Hyperthy, Cat has been diagnosed for years and has prescription food and ear meds as in this video, How often will I need to do a vet visit and approx. how much are those visits to make sure the proper dosage is correct? the cat looks good and they caught this before the cat showed any signs. Thank You.

[@ilcasdy5]

Could you talk about IBD? You said one of your cats has it and so does mine. He’s on prednisolone but I’m worried about giving him steroids the rest of his life.

[@barryf5479]

This isn't how it's happening with my cat. First of all, she's not a calm cat. She needs to be "rounded up" to administer the methimazole. Then the situation of the "applicator". I'm given the cream in a small hypodermic and I need to measure out .09 cc of it and put it on a finger cot. Once that is done, my body language gives me away and the cat tries to ditch me. I don't chase her but she knows what is going on. Then I get to try to gently restrain her, go for the pinna which she diligently folds down so I can't get inside. I have to (with one hand). gently grab her ear tip and at the same time, rub the cream inside her ear. Repeat twice per day for the rest of her life. So far, I've been doing this since April of this year and her T4 has decreased from about 6 to 1.3 which is great. We also have to balance the dosage of methimazole with her BUN level which goes up with T4 decreases. Blood tests every 4 weeks until we stabilized her. You make it look easy. Sometimes, it's not. My cat won't listen to your video. She ignores it :-)

[@amae54]

Joy and Karim !

[@sirBrouwer]

It must be the first time that I have seen a full made up bed at a vet clinic. Is that something for staff members that have to stay the night to observe a patient like every few hours?

[@riconium_]

is her name claudia or clawdia

[@JustAnotherShopaholic]

Clawdia

[@maplesyrup_1239]

squish miss claudia next vid pls

[@PetrSojnek]

Plot twist! Cat patient name is actually "Creature" :D (well probably not, but wouldn't be very surprised if it was :) )

[@marcellalupo4274]

😉🙋‍♀️ saluti da Marcella from Sicily.

[@Shakespearelover1717]

I’m reading through the comments and it seems like most if not all folks have compliant cats. I’m giving mine transdermal meds for hyperthyroidism and I have to chase her down every day. Try catching a cat that doesn’t intend to be caught!!🤪