Cat with Hyperthyroidism - OK to handle meds?

[ringstrue]

So my cat was just diagnosed and we just got the meds yesterday. I read the directions and it said to wash hands afterwards or wear gloves. Then it dawned on me that this was just a hormone medication and YES I really should wash my hands no matter what because OMG I don't need thyroid hormones messing me up right now. 

I thought I'd ask here though - if you had the same situation - did your OB or vet have a concern with you handling these sort of meds at all? Like, want you to have your DH medicate the cat instead? I'll definitely ask the OB at my apt. next week but I'll be handling it twice a day until then. 

[hillarywhitney]

I'd probably wear gloves, just to be on the safe side. Or can your dh give the cat the meds?

[MrsDarcy]

I haven't been in this situation, but I would probably just have my H do it either way. I could see the cat possibly spitting in it your face, on your skin, etc, and it's not worth it to take the risk (if the medicine is indeed that dangerous). Maybe you could call the vet or your OB to confirm?

[kermit]

I give my cat this medicine twice a day and I don't think I ever brought it up with my OB. I always wear gloves and wash my hands afterwards though.

[speckledfrog]

No need to wait for you appointment, you can just call the OB nurse and ask.