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Sometimes our cats get sick. In such a case, it is sometimes necessary to give them medicine. What to do if the animal struggles or is reluctant to swallow the treatment? Our tips.
The family cat is sick, but nothing will convince him to obediently swallow the pill prescribed by the vet. Here are 6 tips to make it happen.
Hide the medicine in food
A known technique, but not always effective, the master can hide drugs in food. The medicine is ground up using a mortar and pestle and mixed with a small amount of his favorite porridge. You have to be careful not to eat too much food and take your medicine correctly. However, it is not unusual for our four-legged friends to detect a different smell or taste and turn away from food indefinitely.
Place the medicine on the back of your cat’s neck
Depending on your cat’s temperament, it is sometimes possible to give the medicine in the back of the neck. He then only needs a few drops of water to swallow the medicine. When the cat is docile, this operation is simple. Just hold the cat tightly to you and carefully open its mouth. Hold his head by the upper jaw and lower the lower jaw with your other hand. Next, aim for the back of the neck. Then dip your fingers in the water and put a few drops in the cat’s mouth. He’ll swallow reflexively, that’s it.
Administer the medication using a pipette
If your cat refuses the tablet, the medicine can be given using a pipette. Once the medicine is crushed, mix it with enough water until the mixture is liquid. Then insert the pipette into your pet’s mouth.
Crush the medicine in water
This method can be used, but sometimes it is difficult to know if your pet has actually taken the medication. In fact, the water can be left alone and the medication dissolved without your pet ingesting the entire treatment.
Use the pill launcher
The pill launcher is specially designed to deliver medication to the back of the cat’s throat with a little water. First, you need to pour water into the pill nozzle, which looks like a large syringe. Then place the medicine in front of the exit of the pill launcher. Place the tool in the cat’s neck and press to release the medicine and water. The result is generally effective.
Hide the medicine
Treats can also be an effective tool to get your cat to take medication. To do this, you can hide the medicine in treats. This is especially easy with chewable sticks. The procedure is the same for chewing gum treats. Cut the treat in half and insert the medicine into the center. Close, your cat will only see the fire.