How wonderful it is when you have a pet. Everyone gets used to it, loves it very much, and for you it is like a member of the family. Therefore, when the animal is sick, you are very worried and wish him a speedy recovery. If you suspect an illness of your pet, the first thing you need is to consult a specialist. He will diagnose and prescribe the necessary treatment. And here, pet owners have various problems and questions. This article will discuss how to give a cat pills.
In order for the cat to recover quickly, she needs the right treatment. If the veterinarian has prescribed pills, then you will have to give them yourself. Only here, not all cats can easily swallow a pill, basically this is quite problematic. Some drugs can be mixed into food, but it is not always effective. So, if you are wondering how to give a pill to a cat, arm yourself with patience and read our tips.
The main requirement is that your pet should be in a sitting position, its head and legs should be securely fixed, otherwise it could harm the animal.
How to give a cat a pill?
The first method is trickery. Add the pill to your cat's favorite food. The tablet can be crushed and put into food in powder form. And you can form a small ball from the treats by sticking a pill inside. It should be noted that cats perfectly smell foreign smells, so food needs to be slightly warmed up to make it more flavorful. Make sure the pet swallows the pill.
If using the first method you didn’t succeed, do not despair. Make syrup from the pill. Grind it and dissolve in a teaspoon of water. And how to give a cat a pill after grinding? Everything is very simple! The resulting mixture must be filled into a syringe without a needle or into a pipette. Grasp the animal’s head in the palm of your hand, and with the other hand insert the tip of the instrument into the mouth, in the area behind the fang. Carefully pour out the contents, just make sure that the mixture pours across the mouth, as if the liquid gets into the throat, the cat may choke.
How to give a cat a pill if none of the above options worked? First of all, calm down and achieve a calm state of the animal. Now try another method - put the pill on the root of the tongue. Hold the cat's head with your palm. Place your thumb and forefinger in the corners of your mouth. Slowly raise the animal's head until the lower jaw begins to open . With your other hand, put the pill on the root of the tongue. After this, you need to close the mouth of the cat and raise its head. The cat himself must swallow the pill. You can optionally pet your throat, this will cause a swallowing reflex. Previously, you can lubricate the tablet with margarine or oil, so that it passes better into the esophagus.
Of course, it's up to you to choose which of the listed options on how to give the cat a pill. However, remember: in addition to our recommendations, you need to use love and affection. The animal must understand that you do not wish him harm, but, on the contrary, want to help. Then this procedure will be much easier.