How to Pill a Cat

[@k.w.9002]

Try putting a calming jacket on about 1 hour ahead. The best ones are placed on their back, + velcro around the neck + tummy, are soft.You can attach a leash to help catch them.They are fooled to think they can't move normally, run away, or scratch. My vet was impressed!. Also, wrap the pill in a pill paste, like Vetoquinol for cats(+ dogs).Can freeze for 1 min. to firm up, then use a pill popper. Reward after swallowing with treats + removing the jacket

[@kleveosborne3931]

Thanks. Too cute in that towel!!!🤣

[@thecatniplife]

To get them to swallow, I follow the pill with a small bit of water from a 3 ml medication syringe. This way you don't find the pills spit out later. It's like a human swallowing a pill with a sip of water, helps it go down more easily.

[@alamc200]

Yes, I use a dropper to put a little water in his mouth right after the pill and then I give him his wet food. I think it's hard for a me to swallow a big pill without water so same thing with an animal.

[@NoMoreTears64]

Thank you for that suggestion. I'm going to try that

[@barbiesanrays5686]

The they used as models are very submissive and cooperative. Thanks for this video

[@NoMoreTears64]

My cat stopped eating treats after being pilled because he now associates treats with the "terrible tasting pill"

[@redmist78]

My cat's got pancreatitis so he's not eating or pooping so I try to get him to eat a treat or put the pill in tuna and of course that doesn't work so I have to use a pill popper but I ended up just using a little bit of olive oil to get the pill soaked and then I just pop it in his mouth but it's not easy.

[@opalzone]

Thank you, and thank you for being a fellow lefty! My cat is being treated for triaditis and has 3 new pills to take. He cheeked all 3 yesterday...

[@DwightStark]

Great tips, thank you.

[@krbt1643]

I'd like to see at least one video where the cat is like mine, who wouldn't allow to wrap him into any buritto 😂 Who will try to scratch and bite a life out of you. I try to hide tablet in food, but he is smart and will eat around it.

[@laurakaticich1617]

I have a cat like that. And it takes a while, but sometimes I can grab him by his scruff, and then, for me, i do his flea medicine topically. But, have not tried to do a pill popper like this . I don't think it's possible, in his case. However, $200++/per vet visit, for a shot and sedation, isn't easy, either.

[@danacampbell182]

This is awesome info thanks for sharing!

[@dreadlink]

Max is relaxed lol

[@vetspecialty]

He is a very chill cat.

[@mendyviola]

So, how do you you train your cat to be pilled at a young age so that when they are old and cranky they do so as easily as possible and without much damage to you? Every cat I’ve had have been master pill spitters, while clawing you to death in the process, even through a towel. And yes, I’ve been trained in and used everything you demonstrated. Sun-Q’s are easier. They just walk out of the needle if they feel like they are really done with you. My best luck is with liquid or dermals. Pills, nope.

[@stevethomas2094]

I can stick the pill popper against the corner of our cat's mouth as many times as I want. Doesn't matter: the cat refuses to open her mouth. End up having to pry open mouth by force and stick popper straight in from the front. It's not a pretty procedure but the reality is, that's all that works with this cat.

[@DiscountpetcareAu]

Pilling a cat can be quite a challenge! Hoping this video provides some useful tips and tricks for a stress-free medication routine for our feline friends.

[@joyceedwards5963]

What can I give my kitten for congestion and sneezing

[@alamc200]

You need to take him/her to the veterinarian or pet hospital.

[@krystal505]

My cat does not open his mouth at all !!

[@laurafloyd5177]

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[@ruzziasht349]

wrap the cat in a towel - it saves you getting shredded