Golden paste - how to get into cat?

[MagicMelon]

One of my Bengals has a very rare autoimmune disease of which it cant be treated. She’s basically killing off her own ears. The vets seen her several times but say theres nothing they can do. They dont seem to bother her so until they do we soldier on. However because one tip is so fat with scar tissue its started bleeding slightly. Again, still isnt bothering her at all!

I Want to try feeding her golden paste as Ive had success giving it to myself and horses BUT how on earth do you get it into a cat?? And does anyone know if theres a type of oil to add to the paste thats more cat friendly as doubt she’ll like coconut oil I use now...??

Shes a Bengal and although very friendly she is a flighty type. Squeezing it into her mouth wont be successful... Im hoping I can add it to something really smelly and tasty daily??

Im also going to attempt rubbing sudocreme and turmeric mix onto her ears, again I have no idea how without her killing me.

Any tips most welcome! Its basically worth a go since we have no other options

 

[Pearlsasinger]

That sounds like a nightmare for both you and the cat! I would try giving your cat codliver oil, with nothing added to see if she likes it, or you could try linseed oil. I'm not sure about cats but dogs certainly seem to enjoy that. You might be able to disguise the turmeric in pilchards and I have known cats who especially liked them in tomato sauce.

Good luck!

 

[Auslander]

Can you not just enjoy the time you have left with her, without doing something that is going to distress her/put her off her food. I get that you're clutching at straws, and you want to do something for her - but sometimes, the best thing you can do is nothing.

 

[Shady]

I'm sorry to read this MM . SLE is rare( i'm assuming it's this?) she's on auto immune suppressants ?
You can buy the capsules to put the paste in . It's fiddly but can be done. Ebay sell them in all the sizes, as do Amazon.

 

[BeckyFlowers]

You could try Lik-e-lix sticks, or how about pureeing tuna and adding it to that? Pilchards in tomato sauce is also a good shout, as above.

It's really sad MagicMelon, I'm so sorry that it can't be treated.

 

[fabbydo]

Sounds like a very sad situation and quite stressful for you. Not sure if this will help but, to worm the yard cat, we wrap her in a towel so she can't swipe us with her claws. Might be a 2 person job. Hope you find something to help your cat.

 

[Nasicus]

Not the Golden Paste Co, but Riaflex do a turmeric sausage for cats and dogs, might be the easiest way if she eats them willingly.
https://www.riaflex.co.uk/products/turmeric-sausages-for-cats-dogs/

 

[Theocat]

Try mixing it with butter and putting tiny flecks of the cold butter onto normal food. One of mine will eat it like that... sometimes.

But as Auslander says, if it is distressing trying to get it into her, perhaps best not to try. Not many cats will wear being wrapped/syringed more than one day in a row, and it will be horrible experience for both of you. If something edible doesn't work, best to have the rest of your time together as stress-free as possible.

 

[sbloom]

I have a cat on turmeric and we give it to her in a solution from Phytopet.

 

[Roxylola]

Would she lick it off her front legs if you sort of wiped it on them - I know it's not a full dose but it might help to start her on it so she gets the taste and then maybe you could mix it in to some food.
If it is just her ears, is amputation a possibility, I don't know what it is or the ins and outs of her age etc but if the ear is the immediate issue it eliminates that

 

[Boulty]

This may not be an appropriate thing to suggest but has current vet ever mentioned or suggested the possibility of referral to a dermatologist? (or if an auto-immune issue then perhaps internal medicine would be more appropriate?) Apologies if it has been discussed but isn't appropriate for whatever reason (travelling cats long distances in cars sucks for example so if you're somewhere remote can appreciate logistics may be impossible... specialists tend to have a pricetag that reflects their experience is another!) If immune related then it's not likely to be curable but may give you some more things to try to lessen her symptoms (or you may in fact already have tried everything to no avail in which case fair enough)
No experience with tumeric & cats I'm afraid but looks like you're some good suggestions above if that's the route you end up going down.