thanx 4 the reply. i was only instructed on how to apply meds by da vet tech. i calld da vet and they basically said wat u said. i had her on news paper but it seemd 2 be drying her out a bit so shes on wet papertowels. speaking of meds, im giving her antibiotics now but its taken orally. and im having da hardst time givin it 2 her. my other half and i manage 2 gently wedge the syringe in her mouth but it takes a good 20mins. how should i be doing this?