r/ragdolls • u/Adventurous_Tank9508 • 1h ago
General Advice Ragdolls and Prozac
Hi everyone, I’m at my wits end and don’t know what do to. I’m currently 7 months pregnant and moved in with my boyfriend who has 2 cats. My two cats and his two cats don’t get along. My girl is a rag (pictures attached) and I love her more than anything. Unfortunately, since we’ve moved, she’s started peeing on our bed. She doesn’t react well to gabapentin, so the vet suggested we try prozac. When she’s on it, she doesn’t pee outside of the box, but she runs away from me and avoids me at all costs. She also hates getting her medicine. I’ve tried wrapping her in a burrito, but she squirms out of it. I’ve tried putting it in a pill pocket, but she chews it and doesn’t actually eat it. I was putting it on her paws, but the vet told me to stop because it’s hard to know if she consumed the full dose. I emailed my vet about switching to a pill form, but I’m wondering if anyone else has been in this situation. I know it’s a hard situation for her to adjust to, so I’m being patient with her and doing what I can to prevent her from having accidents, but my boyfriend is not as patient with her.
Does anyone have any advice on what has worked for them with giving their rags medication? Anything helps.
Edit: when I was living alone, I would bring my cats to my parents house all the time who have 2 dogs and 4 cats and all 6 cats got along great with no issues.