How do you give a pill to a cat when he doesn’t want it?

You need to give your cat medicine in the form of a pill, but he is not willing to eat something he doesn’t understand? Then there is a reason to think about how to outsmart your Murkutun. First of all, the owner should calm down, think about what easy way to feed the pill and prepare the necessary things. It doesn’t seem that hard, but when you are faced with bitten hands, a peeled face and an incomprehensible result of your efforts, you immediately realize that you need to prepare thoroughly.

Let’s discuss a few options on how to properly give a pill to a cat.

Pill in tasty food

Only you know what kind of food your cat likes. Therefore, after learning about the specifics of taking the pill from your veterinarian or reading on the instructions, you can crush the pill with food or mix it with gravy. Wait until the cat is hungry and offer cooked food with the medication. Our pets are big eaters, so you can hope for a successful result.

Dissolving medicines in water

If the option with food does not pass, you can dissolve the tablet in water. Before doing so, make sure that Tails does not drink water. You are not you – when you are hungry and thirsty. Amuse the cat or play a trick on him, then offer water. However, there is a possibility that the cat will not want to drink and you will have to inject water with improvised means (for example: syringe or dropper). And this is not so easy – it is better to find a helper to hold the cat. The animal can be wrapped in a blanket, you should wear protective gloves, because you will have to open the mouth of the cat, and the teeth are sharp-sharp. Feed water in small portions to the corner of the jaw, keep the head high, make sure that the animal does not choke. After a successful procedure, give the Pet a treat.

Putting in the mouth

The quickest but most stressful way to administer the pill. It is used if the tablet cannot be crumbled and pulverized, and the cat does not want to eat it with tasty food. The trickster will have to be caught, wrapped in a blanket to restrict movement, open the mouth and shove the pill behind the tongue. Hold its head up so the pill goes further down its throat. You can massage the throat. If you are sure that all is well, give a drink of water. And of course – to pet and calm the Pet.

Use a special device – a pill dispenser

To protect your hands and make pill feeding easier, veterinarians have invented the pill feeder. The Feeding Kit is a syringe-shaped device with a high-quality soft tip. It has two tips – for injecting liquids and for tablets. The device costs in the neighborhood of 100grn. The tablet is placed on the root of the tongue and with the help of a piston is pushed down the throat. The tablet dispenser has no sharp corners and is made of safe plastic.

Not just a pill, but a “tasty pill”

If you know it is difficult to give a pill to your Pet, you need to use a “tasty pill”. Stores carry a wide variety of therapeutic medications disguised in a tasty and flavorful shell. Why buy a bitter or odorless pill when you can buy a “tasty pill”. A drug with the odor of bacon, fish or meat is better perceived by the cat than an incomprehensible white pill. Notice the cat’s good mood when it is hungry and let it sniff the pill. The animal may eat it without further preparation. If it doesn’t work out, the “tasty pill” can be tossed in its favorite food. Then you watch the animal to make sure that nothing is left in the plate.

Hide the pill in a pocket treat

Veterinary stores sell wonderful treats that have a pocket to enclose the medication. The pill is placed inside the tasty product. If the pill can be taken with food, this is the most painless way to give the cat the pill. The cat received the treat without stress and gave you his thanks. By the way, the treat is of soft form and you can form a tasty shell around the pill with your own hands. You can offer the animal empty treats first and then with medicine.

Gelatin capsules

I want to tell you about one more unusual way of serving pills. If you do not have a treat, and the pill is bitter-bitter, it can be hidden in a gelatin capsule. These are sold in regular pharmacies and online stores. The smallest package, which contains 50 capsules, can be purchased at a price of 50 UAH. Capsules are formed of two halves, tightly joined together. It is necessary to separate the parts of the capsule, put the tablet or its parts inside, and carefully join the halves into one whole. To give flavor and odor, cover with salmon oil or meat fat. The mucilaginous capsule goes down the throat better than a hard bitter tablet.

Conclusions

The cat is a creature of character, and bitter pills do not give it confidence in its owner. To feed a pill to an animal you should consider the way you should do it. Your previous experience, if any, and the character of the cat should be considered. Ask your veterinarian about the possibility of replacing the pill with a “tasty pill”. Check the instructions of the medication to see if it can be taken with food, diluted in water or taken as a whole tablet. And then decide which method works best. If there is a slip – no problem, there are still a few options available that will definitely lead to success.