Hey dahlek, the damp towel worked
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. My hands and arms might survive the next 4 days of meds. Thanks.

But the 24/7 for our vet is a no go. I actually called their number first, and was given a recording directing us to the animal ER. Our vet is a small practice, and with only 2 people, they don't do the on-call thing. I did talk with her about our experience, and she was going to look into it. She also gave us the address and phone of another animal ER that is about 25 miles further, so if we need one again that is where we will go. Fortunately in my 30+ years of owning cats, this the first time it was necessary.

There are probably other vets in the area that have an on-call service, but my cats are comfortable there, and everyone in the office dotes on them. So, I'll just keep my fingers crossed that we have no more emergencies.

Thanks again for the advice about the damp towel. That is one to remember.