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Giving your cat medicine can be a real challenge, but it is important to maintain your pet's health. If you are having trouble getting your cat to take medication, there are a few things you can do to make it easier, such as asking your veterinarian for instructions, using special foods in combination with medications, or cover their body with a towel. Read the article below to learn how to give your cat medicine.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Select the best method

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   Talk to your veterinarian. Before giving your cat any medication, you should first consult your veterinarian. Your doctor will examine your cat and choose the best treatment for its condition. If medication is necessary, your veterinarian will prescribe and explain how to give it to your cat. If you are unsure about the instructions you can ask your veterinarian directly.
   • Get guidance from your veterinarian. If you are giving your cat a pill without food, ask your veterinarian for advice. Before leaving the clinic, ask your doctor about how to give your cat medicine. This helps you understand the process and raise questions if any.
   • If your cat is sick, do not diagnose it yourself. Take your pet to the vet as soon as possible.
   • Never give medication to a cat from humans, cats, or other pets.

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   Read the directions carefully. Before giving the medication to your cat, you need to carefully read the instructions and understand the contents. If you have any questions regarding medication, you should contact your veterinarian. You can ask your veterinarian the following questions:
   • What time should the cat take the medicine?
   • Should the drug be combined with food or taken alone?
   • How to use medicine? Drink or inject?
   • What are the side effects of the drug?
   • How can I make sure I am safe when giving my cat medicine? Should I wear gloves or not?

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   Choose how to give your cat the medication. Before giving your cat the medication, you need to know how to use it most effectively. If possible, combine the medication with food as this is the simplest and easiest way for both you and your pet.
   • Combined with medication If the medicine is taken with food, it's best to choose Pill Pockets or another food your pet likes. You need to try a variety of foods before you find the one that your cat likes.
   • Not in combination with drugs If your cat needs to take medication on an empty stomach, you will need to use a medicine syringe or carefully put the medication in the cat's mouth while restraining it. If you are giving your cat liquid medicine, you will need to use a medical dropper to put the medicine in the cat's mouth while restraining the pet.
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Method 2 of 3: Take medicine in combination with food

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   Buy special foods used in combination with medicine. If your cat can eat while taking the medication, use a product like Pill Pockets to wrap your cat's pills. These can be found at pet stores, but if you can't find the product or your cat doesn't like it, switch to wet food to curl up and stuff the pill inside.
   • You can choose Flavor Doh, which is a brand of food for medicine wraps.

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   Prepare food. Add it to Pill Pocket or Flavor Doh. The food needs to be firmly attached to the medication so that the cat cannot separate the medication from the food. Have regular food ready to reward your pet after they eat the medicinal food.
   • If you are using wet food, round it up into four capsules using your cat's favorite food and put the pill into one pill. Note the food pill with medicine inside!

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   Offer snacks. You can give your cat a fixed location of their favorite prepared treats, such as where your cat usually eats or sleeps. If you use Pill Pockets or Flavor Doh, simply feed your cat this and make sure it is finished. If your pet spits out the food, you can use a new food or wet food to make small balls.
   • To feed your cat wet food, give him two out of four non-medicated capsules. Then give the cat the pill and wait for it to swallow. Finally, feed the other tablet to remove the medicinal taste from the cat's mouth. This pill will help keep your cat from feeling the food tastes strange so you can continue using this method.

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   Continue to give food without medication. After the cat has finished eating, add a treat to her favorite food. You can also pet and play with your cat if he feels comfortable and does anything he can to relax him. Then they will look forward to the next pill times. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Take the drug without combining with food

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   Prepare the medicine. Before you restrain your cat, you need to have some medicine ready. If this is your cat's first dose of medication, be sure to read the medication information carefully before preparing it. Contact your vet if you have questions about administering your cat's medication.
   • Your cat may be able to prescribe a trolley if you are giving your cat medication not combined with food. The dispenser is like a medicine syringe, so you don't have to put your finger in the cat's mouth. If your cat is on liquid medicine, you will need to use a medicine dropper.
   • Double-check the dose of the medicine and make sure you have the correct amount of medicine to take.
   • If your cat has to take medication on his own, prepare a medicine dropper with about 5ml of water. You can give your cat a drink after giving the medication to the cat so that the cat can swallow the pill and won't get stuck in the esophagus.
   • Place the pill in a place close to where you hold the pet so that you can grip it as soon as the cat opens its mouth. For example, you can place the medicine on a tissue on a surface near the edge or have a guardian.

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   Cover the cat's body with a towel and leave out the head. Wrap their bodies in a bun filled with meat by placing the cat in the center of the towel and folding the towel over their body quickly. In the case of giving your cat a pill that is not combined with food, you need to restrain it and put the medicine in his mouth. If your cat is not used to taking the medication, he or she may resist escaping. By wrapping your cat with only the head exposed, you will prevent her from fidgeting and try to run away. The towel also helps keep you from getting scratched by your pet.
   • You can keep your cat on your lap while administering the medication if you feel comfortable. The cat still needs to be covered because there is a chance that it will escape.
   • You should also ask a friend or relative for help if this is the cat's first time taking the medication. One person is responsible for holding the pet, and the other person will put the medicine in with both hands.

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   Give your cat a moderate level of medication such as a kitchen counter, wardrobe, or washing machine. The height should be at waist level to make medication easier. Hold the cat tightly (still wrapped in a towel) while letting its body rest on the surface. If you are giving your cat the medication yourself, you need to rest your hips against the edge of the surface and put your arm around the cat.

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   Open the cat's mouth. Use your thumb and ring finger to press the side of the cat's mouth. Your pet will open her mouth when you put pressure on this part. If they do not open their mouth wide to take the medicine, you can gently push down with your other hand.
   • Place your finger on the outside of the cat's mouth while opening it. Fingers are placed on the side of their mouths to avoid contact with teeth.

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   Put the medicine in the cat's mouth. If you are using a dispenser, push the pill into the back of your cat's tongue. If using a dropper bottle, place the tip between the cat's cheek and teeth. Do not spray your pet's throat or tongue. The liquid can get into the trachea, causing the cat to choke.
   • Add 5ml of water if you give the cat medication not combined with food. You should put water between the cat's cheek and teeth.

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   Close the cat's mouth and stroke her throat. After giving your cat the medication, you can close the cat's mouth and gently stroke the throat below her chin. This will make it easier for your cat to swallow the pill.

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   Reward your cat for cooperation. If you are unable to reward your cat's food after taking the medication, you should still do something to let her know that you are happy with his behavior. Cuddle and play with your cat, and praise him immediately after administering the medication. advertisement

Advice

• Put or drop the medication in the cat's mouth as quickly as possible before tension or struggle arises. This is why it is important to prepare your medication before you contact your cat.
• You can also hide medications in your cat's food.
• Try to calm your cat before taking the medicine so he won't panic and run away. Have the medication ready, show a slow attitude, and then give the medication to your cat.
• If your cat curls her head every time you try to open her mouth, hold the back of her neck firmly to keep her head in place.
• If your cat is constantly escaping before taking the medication, take it into an empty room, such as a closet or bathroom, and close the door. The medication will be faster if you don't have to spend time looking for cats around the house every time they try to get rid of you.
• Consider asking your veterinarian to mix the medication into a powder or liquid. You can combine it with tuna oil for your cat to use. Tuna oil masking the flavor of the drug.
• Sterilize the male cats so that they are less aggressive and not overly resistant. Sterilization also helps prevent AIDS, control births, limit territorial marking behavior (discharge urine to mark territory) and help cats have a moderate attitude when exposed.

Warning

• Do not give your cat human medicine because it can cause harm or death!