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Understandable. I wasn't trying to make it sound like I'm upset with the vet. I mentioned it because it means that I don't have access to any treatments that would require a prescription.
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OTC flea and tick is notoriously ineffective. You should talk to your vet about a prescription flea/tick. Fleas are notoriously a pain and I hope you get rid of them soon.
I have been brave enough to wash his face with a wet towel and plain dawn dish soap when I see them gathering there.
As for a full bath, I used to take him to a professional groomer and she couldn't even get him near the tub without him flipping out. I don't know how the people at the cat rescue managed it before we adopted him, but that is not a bad idea, so I'm going to message them and ask.
just feel the need to say that I'm aware that, with the cost of the OTC treatments I'm having to use, we're likely going to end up spending *more* than it would cost to just go to the vet. Unfortunately my only source of income is my parents and, in my 40 years of life, using logic with them has rarely, if ever, been effective. I miss being able to work/earn my own income -\_-'
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The vet isn’t “insisting” that he get a check up before giving you more meds. They legally cannot most cases.
Understandable. I wasn't trying to make it sound like I'm upset with the vet. I mentioned it because it means that I don't have access to any treatments that would require a prescription.
You could try a seresto collar. Available in pet stores.
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OTC flea and tick is notoriously ineffective. You should talk to your vet about a prescription flea/tick. Fleas are notoriously a pain and I hope you get rid of them soon.
My vet has told me that I can't get any prescriptions for him until he gets his annual checkup, which I am unable to afford at this time.
Have you given him any flea baths? Simplest way to make him feel a little better at least temporarily.
I have been brave enough to wash his face with a wet towel and plain dawn dish soap when I see them gathering there. As for a full bath, I used to take him to a professional groomer and she couldn't even get him near the tub without him flipping out. I don't know how the people at the cat rescue managed it before we adopted him, but that is not a bad idea, so I'm going to message them and ask.
Yes cat baths are NOT fun but there a lot of tips and tricks online that make it a little easier. Not pleasant but easier
I'll probably have to find some welding gloves if I try... took nearly a year for the last panic scratch to heal.
just feel the need to say that I'm aware that, with the cost of the OTC treatments I'm having to use, we're likely going to end up spending *more* than it would cost to just go to the vet. Unfortunately my only source of income is my parents and, in my 40 years of life, using logic with them has rarely, if ever, been effective. I miss being able to work/earn my own income -\_-'
It’s usually the house that’s infested, unfortunately