Subscribe Feed (RSS)The treatment of cats when they are ill can be quite a problem for many owners. Anyone who has tried to get medicine into a reluctant kitten can testify as to how difficult it can be. A cat will struggle hard and long to prevent you getting anything down his throat that he doesn’t fancy. Come to think of it I remember one of my children being a bit like that as well!
So how can it be done. One approach is to take a cat pill, powder it fine, and mix it in with some of her favourite wet cat food. Usually this will work, and you pet will think she’s been given a special treat without realising that she’s been tricked into taking medicine. A similar approach can be taken with the contents of capsules.
If this doesn’t work, possibly because you cat recognises a change in flavour, you may need to try stronger tactics. Your vet may be able to supply you with a pill shooter which gently but firmly shoots the pill into the back of the throat, from where hopefully it is swallowed. Or you may have to hold her head firmly, open her mouth and manual flick the pill into the back of her throat. Once the pill is in there, by either of those methods, you should hold the cat’s mouth closed for a few moments and almost certainly the medicine will be swallowed.
It’s not always easy, and in extreme cases you may need to take further advice from your vet. But whatever you do, remember that the treatment of cat diseases is important and can be urgent. Always make sure that your pet takes the medication prescribed.
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