Medicating Tricks and Tips

[@lmo-of7fx]

That towel trick just SAVED MY LIFE. It took a few pieces of wet food but he FINALLY took his pill. Seriously THANK YOU.

[@z-hy8hh]

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[@elska-jo]

Thank you so, so much for this! Even though it's 9 yrs old, you're still helping us out here in 2023. And this video is one of the first to show up on a google search for 'how in hell do I get my cat to take liquid meds'. ❤

[@mandyinseattle]

Right??

[@melfuz]

2024! Yup! 🙌🏼

[@ensa89]

Giving my cat a pill was always stressful for all of us (it was always a 2 people job) and now she's on antibiotics again. After watching this video I put her pill on a kitchen cloth and put a little bit of delicious meat paste on it. She ate it all with the pill and asked for more paste. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video!

[@JenniferPearsonJP7]

You had a lot more suggestions than my vet when I called them. Thanks for this!

[@prettibaby3805]

I have 20+ cats rescued from the streets who have now become permanent residents in my home. Every cat is different when it comes to medicating. Ingrid has some excellent methods here and this is a really helpful video. In my case, however, most of my cats, for some reason, dislike the texture of pate type foods incl A/D , and do not like treats like Ciao or even butter. Hence if the cat has a few tablets + liquid to take, my best way is to mix one type into her canned food which has more juice, and give a small amount of food at a time, so she doesnt feel full enough. Then at each interval, a different med is given. This is the best way I can manage so my cat doesn't associate me with meds time. I admit I may not get all the meds delivered into her system this way, but it's the lesser of two evils. Hope this helps 💖

[@jamieb3767]

It was all about the texture... I Have had cats my whole life and they would never eat a pill in food... but i put food over a pill.. ON A TOWEL and he ate it right up!! Had no idea!!! Thank you!!

[@kellylea9724]

I'm gonna try that one!!

[@kellylea9724]

Me too!!

[@antaeusguy]

i think it has something to do with the cat's tongue, it has all these tiny backwards spikes on it. when it rubs against the surface of the towel it catches the pill and goes inside their mouth. when it hits the back of the cat's tongue it is hard for them to spit it out due to the backward spikes so they might as well just swallow it. think that's the science 😀

[@concentrator3906]

Yes, this is so much better than most clickbait videos on giving meds to cats here on yt. They always use docile/calm cats, which is pointless imo.

[@nabiyahilal497]

I'm 32 and this is my first youtube comment ever. I was so anxious about giving my cat pills because she's so resistant to it but the treat on the pill on the kitchen towel worked like such a charm I couldn't believe it. Thank you so much I could cry 😭

[@j22448]

Have you ever thought about newscasting? You would be so great in front of a professional studio because you are very articulate, speak with confidence, and have a great tone of voice! Great video!

[@luvmj4ever904]

Omg!!!!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! I have been trying to medicate my stray cat and it's been nearly impossible for years!!!!! Without her medication, she would get worse and die.... Today... I learned from your video and successfully medicated my cat and she ate it up!!!! Thank you so much!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I literally am so thrill and thankful that I could cry!!!! Thank you!!!! God bless!!!!!!

[@vickiesmith755]

I have just tried to give my cat her pill using your method on a towel. OH MY GOSH, I have tried numerous times to give her the pill by hiding it in her food, crushing it in food, etc. All I did was put some food on the towel and she ate it. Then I put the pill on the towel and covered it with the food and she ate it!!! Thank you, I was never going to try pilling her by opening her mouth and popping it inside. She was medicated easily on the couch and it was stress free for both of us. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@yeungmomoko]

My cat is very resistant to the normal way of taking medicine. I saw this video when I felt self-blame and collapsed. Now I don’t have to be afraid of hurting my cat’s mentality when I give medicine to my cat. thankyou very much!

[@roachcoachn9077]

I was in tears because I thought I ruined my relationship ship my cat. I’m hoping this works for next med time🤞🏼

[@carolynanderson5401]

I could not believe my eyes when my med-averse cat actually ate her pill with a tiny dollop of canned cat food! She quickly lapped it up on a folded towel, then turned up her nose at that same food on a plate. Who knew? We thank veterinarian, Sally Chevalier, for suggesting this web site! Now we will try this with our other cat, a young hellion. Her claws become flying razors at med time, so fingers crossed.

[@nonapodschlne3462]

Best “how to” video for medicating cats. You not only explain dispensing the medication, but a psychological reason for it! Meaning, “thinking like a cat”.

[@camit3763]

The Best consultant out of 20+ others. Greatly appreciated.

[@lanfear963]

I know this video is 8 years old but I have to say thank you, my cat went into heart failure and is now taking multiple medications including Plavix, which is famously bad tasting. The empty gel cap trick has been working great and making medicine time a lot less stressful.

[@yousefihadi86]

I’m so sorry to hear about your cat’s heart condition; it sounds like you’ve been doing an incredible job managing the situation. Last week, we found out our cat also has a heart failure condition, and our vet mentioned that they usually have about 6 to 12 months. It’s a tough situation. If you don't mind sharing, I'd love to know how your cat is doing now. It’s always touching to hear how our beloved pets are faring, especially under such challenging circumstances.

[@lanfear963]

@@yousefihadi86 Unfortunately my cat passed away a month after he first went into heart failure, although we were told he might have a year. There were certain factors that contributed, including my cat's personality, so I hope your cat has a better outcome.

[@yousefihadi86]

@@lanfear963 I'm so sorry for your loss, and thank you for sharing your story. It's incredibly tough to hear, especially as we face a similar situation with our cat. Sending you warm thoughts.

[@Kate-448]

Your video was so helpful! I arrived home late last night from being at the vet hospital all day and i was completely overwhelmed with the idea of giving my traumatized cat both a pill and liquid meds. I watched your video and several others for ideas. Your approach was unique and your calm "can do" attitude gave me hope. My cat can be extremely feisty and i didn't think giving her a pill (a bitter tasting one too!) on a towel with wet food was ever going to work, but it did!!! I was so relieved that i could go to bed knowing she had her meds. Thanks again for sharing your tricks and tips.

[@joshuacunningham1015]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! You're technique of placing the pill on a textured surface worked beautifully. Getting our little guy to take his meds has been a traumatic process. I put his antibiotic in a gob of Churro paste on a course mat, just before his regular meal and he gobbled it down. I did not expect this to work at all, but thought I'd start with the easiest method. My day, and Mr. Cat's day, is so much better because of you.

[@crazy3si]

The sound disappeared at about 6:20 and comes back at 7:20. Love your techniques and you are so thorough at explaining how to do implement!!

[@Altfig]

Thank you for leaving this up!! Your trick with the syringe of yummy wet food over the pill on a non-smooth surface is THE ONLY trick I have found that actually works to get my pill-avoidant cat to take his medication!!! You are a lifesaver!!! He gets his meds and neither of us is traumatized. Thank you!

[@marielhuegel5021]

We finally stumbled upon the syringe method, dumping the capsule contents in pureed wet food. Squirt it right in his mouth. No problem. Forget *pilling* our guy. He won't have it!

[@xiabelle]

The food over the pill trick worked for us too. My mind was completely blown. This after fighting with our usually docile cat who was incredibly skilled at spitting meds out.

[@piercarlotalenti4044]

Amazing. The textured cloth base trick blows my mind, and judging from all the comments, it really works!

[@Bfickl_FL]

I'm so glad I found this video!! My kitty has fought tooth and nail to not take medicine he needs to breathe better. He would eat all around pills, refuse food with them ground up in it, hold pills we tried to give him the old fashioned way and spit them out, eat around treats and leave the pill.. everything! He's ate up his pill twice now with the syringed food over the pill without a fight! This has been his life saver!! Thank you!

[@roachcoachn9077]

Hands down, best video I’ve come across for medicating my cat! Thank you on behalf of all spicy cat owners!!!❤

[@NKunihisa]

I went from never having to give meds to giving 3 different asthma meds overnight and finding these videos have probably saved my relationship with my cat. THANK YOU.🙏

[@shahadalmakkivlogs7684]

Much I love the way that she knows what she’s talking about in the confidence in her voice

[@alyssej.6046]

THANK YOU. My cat just got back from the hospital and is NOT enjoying being medicated. I just put a dab of wet food on a pill and offered it like a treat and he took it right up!

[@danilawrence9131]

Omg THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! My elderly kitty has gotten too smart for pill pockets and straight up pilling her is not working. I’m so happy right now to have found your syringe method today. She took all her meds with NO issues and it’s really fun to get the others in on it as well. :)

[@nelanhtariley2254]

This video was soooo helpful to me that I could cry! My cat was recently diagnosed with epilepsy and medication compliance is critical. I now have some tools to make pilling my girl easier for both of us. Thank you so much for uploading this.

[@kamc5095]

Thank you! This was such an encouraging video. I just had a traumatic time giving my cat his meds (liquid and pill) and was really discouraged. This video has given me hope that we can turn this nonsense around! Thank you! ❤️

[@pricklypear4063]

Omg! I cannot believe that it worked! Our cat was diagnosed with HCM after congestive heart failure and he's currently on 3 different meds. It's been a pain to give him meds since he's so stubborn and refused to cooperate! We tried treat pockets, pill gun, etc. nothing worked and it always made me want to have a meltdown whenever its time to give him meds. I was skeptical to try the rough surface treat trick but it worked!!! Thank you for saving me from the pain. I really hope it works in the long run!

[@scootermom1791]

Does it still work for you? I put a crushed up pill in a treat that I rarely get for her. She licked a little bit and won't touch the rest.

[@pricklypear4063]

Angela Warner I guess I missed an important piece of information in my original comment - 😄 We don’t put the soft treat over crushed pills directly. We always crush the pills and place them in capsules in the smallest size (you can order them from amazon, they are size 4), then squeeze soft treats over the capsules for our cat to take. He can smell the bitterness of the pills so he absolutely won’t take them if they aren’t in capsules!

[@scootermom1791]

@@pricklypear4063 oh okay! Really good to know. I figured my cat could sense the crushed up pill in her treat, somehow. I've heard cats have a really strong sense of smell, so I thought that might be it.

[@chantellechevon8805]

@@pricklypear4063 Would that work the same for liquid medication?

[@pricklypear4063]

Chantelle Chevon That would not unless you make the pills fresh. The water content in the liquid medication will soften and eventually melt the gelatin capsules if you pre make them. Also these gelatin capsules are extremely tiny I’m not sure how much liquid they can fit.

[@birdhaus81]

This video is by far the most helpful and encouraging I've seen on the subject, has by far the widest range of options and the best overall attitude. PS - Giving Gus a shot is a lot easier.

[@carmenc3911]

WOW, IT WORKED! It has been a nightmare medicating my 17 1/2 years-old Lacy and; it was so stressful for both us, to the point that she would avoid me around meds time. After following your instructions, it worked in the first try. I cannot THANK YOU enough for this video.

[@tamsinrush8495]

I can't thank you enough for this advice. My 14 year-old cat, Ounce, has recently been diagnosed with an over-active thyroid and needs to take liquid meds every 12 hours through a syringe which he just wasn't having but will need to be administered for the rest of his life. I spent some time on the internet looking for hints and tips. I knew that the 'wrapping the cat in a towel' trick possibly would work but only under duress for both of us. Then I saw the magic you videoed with your cats happily taking their meds with the help of Hill's A/D and various syringes. I immediately drove to my vet in Deal, Kent, UK who provided me with said syringes and two cans of Royal Canin Feline and Canine Recovery Food which is a similar smooth pate consistency. It's worked beautifully to the extent that my Ounce cat is taking his meds with pleasure and no man-handling necessary.

[@FundamentallyFeline]

Tamsin Rush glad to hear this helped you!! That why I filmed it, feel free to share with your vet hospital and other cat parents. Thanks for watching!

[@sharonbarry8878]

My boy has hyperthyroid too, he is taking his medication through transdermal. It works best for him and though it is the cheapest it is still very expensive at his Pharmacy. He was experiencing more weight loss so his blood results indicate he needs a higher dose. So I am going from 2.5 to 5.; he is also starting an antidepressant and that is why I am here because it's hard for me to get it down his throat. So she has these great ideas and I am happy for that. Best of luck with your cat.

[@Manda-wg6wj]

Just found out my cat 15 has a thyroid issue, hes like Taz when giving him thyroid liquid stuff. But i cnt get hold of the hills stuff and also worried mixing food will give him poops. Does the med need to be given exactly 12 hours? Or is it ok like 13hours? Dunno how percise with times it has to be

[@Manda-wg6wj]

I wud ask my vet, but cos of covid its busier than ever, and woman on desk seemed to be abit funny with me cos i book an appointment one day after another cos my other cat was in pain with his ibd, and all they done on first appointment were take bloods when i needed the metronidazole. I got it the day after tho thankfully but it were a long 24hours with my baby

[@HomeEccentric]

Had a total meltdown this morning when I tried unsuccessfully to pill my cat. I was so desperate I even googled if I could pay someone to come twice a day to do it. I tried the syringe trick with some blended tuna and it worked like magic. I am so happy I could cry. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@michelemorrison194]

I have a feral cat I took in and had to give medicine and didn't think I would ever get it into him. Watch this video and thought well I can try at least. Let me tell you this is the greatest thing ever! It worked just like in the video. Are you sure wish I knew about this technique years ago with all the cats I have had and all the struggles that we had giving them medicine

[@jessicaalberthal]

I was skeptical of the pills on a texture tip, but it works so amazingly well for my cat! He won't let me put anything in his mouth, so it's literally a life-saver for him. Just a little bit of Churu on each pill and he inhales them. Thank you so much!

[@elainesmith6354]

I had been so proud of myself for figuring out one of my cats pills... -Break the tablet into a dozen teeny pieces -Roll each speck inside a piece of a pill pocket -Roll the pill pocket in fortiflora -Add other non-med treats into the mix Now I have so many way to try for their other meds that are a struggle every day. Popping it down their throat made them terrified of me which I hated so much. Thank you so much for making this wonderful video!!

[@lauramicciche4252]

Thank you for this! Our cat has anxiety and has never liked wet food, but by some miracle she went for it when we squirted it out of the syringe. What a relief for the whole household! In the past we've chased her around, gotten scratched and stressed out, etc. Today she simply ate the pill on her own. Can't thank you enough!

[@elainesmith6354]

Mine wouldn’t take her liquid meds mixed into her wet food. But I started putting it in a human bowl and would sit on the couch pretending to eat it... She WAS willing to eat it off my spoon when she thought I was sharing human food 😂 Cats are so funny 💕

[@jlemmink]

Thank you !! I just used your technique. I was at the end of my rope and contemplating putting my sweet cat down. Now I have hope. Finally a successful day getting her meds in. She is a horribly difficult cat. Crossing fingers it works tomorrow.

[@sharonbarry8878]

WHAT!!! You were going to put your cat down because he couldn't pill her??? That's insane. Please, if taking care of her during those times so difficult get help. Please. I know you love your baby.

[@andothersmallthings2917]

@@sharonbarry8878 sometimes it's not that simple. my cat is really difficult as well. he's a sweet baby but he has pretty much incurable gingivitis and it sometimes really hurts him to eat. we mix the medicine in with food because there's no other way to pill him, he's super fussy. and if he doesn't eat because his food tastes like medicine, then we're fucked. the gingivitis gets worse, he'll refuse to eat because it hurts, he has to go to the vet to get better for a couple days, it's super expensive. it's a whole awful situation.

[@AuntJellybeans]

@@andothersmallthings2917 I highly recommend brushing your cat's teeth. They make special toothpastes that taste like chicken. Both my cats love it, they can't wait til it's time for their brushing. Even if they just lick it off the brush the enzymes will get where they need to go. Give it a try if you can, I think you'll be very pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to brush a cat's teeth.

[@vivekavatwani5135]

If cat has gingivitis please go for dental extractions..it will help him to reduce the pain a lot

[@amimclandsborough905]

The "give pills on a textured surface" trick is awesome! Worked for one of my cats that takes daily meds. No more pill guns or getting bit!

[@measurymartinez147]

This video is three years old but it works like magic!!! Thank you so so so muchhhhh🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I immediately try it and it workssss!!! My Ginger is so difficult to get drink of her pills but when I try this it workss!!! for all the videos I watched, this one blows my mind!!! Thank you Thank youuu❤❤❤

[@briangh1]

"There's always a way". That piece of advice made the difference. I was having trouble giving syringe meds to two new, young cats. We were all stressing out. After watching your video a couple of times, I tried a different approach. I mixed their meds into a combination of their three favorite foods. - a 'parfait' of its own. We never had an issue after that. I thank you very much.

[@jowilliams3102]

Thank you. This really works. My cat is now getting his meds stress free and actually loves ‘med’ time. Thank you so much

[@PossesedByDarkness04]

I know this video is super old! but my cat won't let me pick her up or hold her yet I have to give her gel pills and this trick with the textured surface SAVED ME! She took it herself! Thank you so much

[@kureduteart2833]

Ingrid, thank you so much for sharing this method! It has been a total game changer for me and my cat. No more stress, scratching, biting, meowing and panic. My cat has turned from unwilling medication taker to "can't wait to get my next fix" medication taker. It did take couple of rounds for my kitty to get used to this technique, yet already on the 3rd time we did pretty flawlessly. Lots of love! 💕

[@bevguynn]

I'm SO impressed! I have one cat this has had to start taking meds and I'd had no success until i watched your video! I tried doing the syringe with Hills a/d over pill ON TEXTURED SURFACE. I'm amazed!? It worked the first time, and I see no hesitation on her part. Thank you for the tip!

[@dominicdipentino9548]

Wonderful video! Very informative. And what I really like is that the narrator has a very clear, projected, resonate voice that is easy for anyone to understand clearly; especially hard of hearing me. Lots of close ups so you can see what she’s doing. Slow enough paced to allow viewer to absorb what she is doing before moving on to something else. So glad I got this video for my FIP cat! Best of luck to all you cat parents and sweet kitties❤️❤️

[@kayhenderson7040]

GIRL 👧 you are AWESOME & SUCH A BLESSING!!! Until I watched your demonstrations pill-time was a nightmare and a half. Also, in all the other demonstrations I've watched the demonstraters used docile, cooperative cats - traits my cats don't possess. But your suggestion to use a textured surface and to hide pills in food or a treat worked like a charm and eliminated the stress on both my cat and me at pill-time. GOD BLESS YOU & THANK YOU!!!

[@SallyWarlick]

Thank you. You do show and tell instead of a lot of talk. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@tessaniven3053]

I cannot thank you enough for these amazing tips- you’re an absolute lifesaver. Pill time went from a stressful experience for everyone to a BREEZE.

[@stephaniefrank6971]

You are amazing! This is the most helpful information I've ever seen on giving cats their meds. Genius.

[@desireemccrorey6600]

OMG! You've made such a tremendous change in my life and the life of my cat. A positive med experience is the ultimate goal to me, but vets don't seem especially concerned with that when they prescribe meds. Thank you so much! She's eagerly eaten and taken her meds without any hesitation. So happy! Again, thank you.

[@annadachi5664]

Omg, THANK YOU, you've literally salvaged my relationship with my beloved 14 year old cat Marley! Giving him his 2x/day pill was ruining our relationship cuz both of us were stressed out & poor thing was traumatized by my daily assault on wrestling him down to give him his meds. It got to the point he'd run away when he saw me approaching :( . Out of desperation I searched the web & after a lot of unhelpful sites, yours is the BEST. Especially a shout out to the person who recommended Inaba Churu treat. I mix it in w/his pill, he licks it up & voila!, all done and he loves the taste. You are a LIFE SAVER!

[@ritahayes7601]

Your video really helped me - thank you soooo soooo much. My 20 year old cat Boxer has been diagnosed with CRF. I have been giving him antibiotics, probiotics and supplements. Now we don't have to struggle anymore to get him what he needs to feel better. You are awesome & we can't thank you enough!!!!!

[@donni3560]

This was so helpful!!!!! Thank you

[@munecagirl22]

Your a legit lifesaver for me. I can only syringe my two 17 year old for thyroid and arthritis meDs. This syringe method is pure genius! You have taken the stress out for me. I have so many syringes and never in a million years understood how to do the parfait! Plus the high calorie a/d for my seniors who just can’t gain weight!!!! I am calling the vet today for a rx. Thanks a million!!!!!

[@suzannestone798]

GREAT ideas!!! I am so glad you did the one for liquid meds because I was just presented with that obstacle today with my cat. Thankyou!

[@steelbat54]

Very informative and thorough.. Thanks!

[@TP4MBH69]

thanks so much, this video needs to go viral in order to help all the cat owners out there. You have shown us more than enough methods to help making this thing easier for all the cat owners out there.

[@Heav3n7]

OMG! This worked. Thank you Jesus! Was running out of ideas and was horrible at trying to pill my cat. Bought some Royal Canin from PetSmart and it worked perfect using a syringe over the medicine! Treasure loves it. I throw in a Whiskers Lickin treat after she takes all her meds to add to her joy! Thank you so much for sharing this method. I'm so grateful you did! Every vet needs to see this, because apparently many are not aware of this approach. Could save little kitties everywhere and make it easier for their owners. Thanks again!!

[@RayCase]

Our 18yo old boy is a master of not taking his medicine. Well, WAS a master. I tried your methods using nulo freestyle lickables and he was unable to help himself. I put a pill on a hand towel, added puree and voila. It disappeared. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEOS!

[@veronicamontgomery570]

Awesome!!!! I have a very anxious paranoid cat with esp. Every single time I have to give him meds.... he senses it and we do a crazy dance and he always wins! The last time which was aprox 3 weeks ago, he was so anxiety ridden that he peed all over me ….yuck! And I promise you I am very gentle with him! These tips give me a lot of hope. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@ccsunnie]

OMG! This worked beautifully. I have felt like such a major failure especially after finding the nearly dissolved pill on the floor /rug or even once on their fur after I thought it went down. 🤦🏻‍♀️ THANK YOU!!! sooo very much!

[@tamifeldman7343]

I kept imagining myself running around the house trying to give my cat his antibiotic pills and then i watched this video. i have seen many tricks, non of which worked on my cat so i was a little skeptical but it worked on the first try!!! thank you and bless you for this. my cat thanks you too :)

[@jackdayhovakimian]

This is fantastic video. You are clear, you enunciate, and your info is helpful. Thanks so much!

[@Frances864]

This is hands down the best and most informative video. You are going to save me literally thousands of dollars and it’s simply because the vet never took any time to explain any of these possible ways to get a pill in my cat so I ended up having to pay a lot for a trans dermal. Thank you!

[@lindakerley5762]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Adding the wet food to the syringe is brilliant. Prior to this video, I had been battling with my cat, trying to get her to take her liquid antibiotics, but she would just start heavily drooling and spitting out the liquid. I suspected that hardly any medication was actually getting ingested. Today, I added wet food to the syringe and she finally swallowed a full dose of medicine. Thanks again!

[@rschmidt4112]

I’m blown away by the first trick! I have used tons of different foods (especially what they call stinky foods) but every time they eat around or spit the pill out. Or with the pill pocket they took one sniff and backed away.

[@StacyK0731]

Omg!! I just did this technique with my Moms cats to give them an oral flea medication and it went off without one single problem from the jump!! We are both thrilled and the cats are medicated and got a delicious treat along with it!! This is by far the BEST technique I have ever seen or used. Thank you! Thank you!! (I am speaking of the treat in the syringe put over the pill)

[@kathleenbrennan3955]

Great tips! I especially love that you emphasize reducing the "traumatizing" efforts of medicating!! Thanks so much.

[@dod2304]

Yes! It can be traumatizing for us as well! :-(

[@lynnstimson3555]

Absolutely an excellent video!! The most thorough variety of examples of how to give your cats medications that I have ever seen! I used some Churro at the tip of the syringe and it was so much easier to administer a liquid Rx.

[@EyesWideOpen77]

I take back every sarcastic thought I had when I first watched this. Oscar, the Cat of Love, is as sweet, affectionate and good-natured cat as has ever lived, but he turns into a twisting, flailing, claw-wielding wild animal when I try to give him a pill (which is every other day for the rest of his life). Despite rolling him in a heavy jacket (which neither of us enjoy), I only manage to get it into him about half the time, and end up bloodied most of the time; no matter who wins, we are both traumatized by the time we're done. I give him a wet nutrition supplement as a treat so after losing another round of "Betraying Oscar's Trust", I covered the capsule with some and embedded it in a small pile of the same and watched in disbelief as he ate the capsule all by himself! I'm cautiously optimistic that this might be the answer to our dilemma. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@antaeusguy]

i'm so glad i stumbled across this video, the feeding of pills on carpet/towel surface works! i used to think pilling cats is such a daunting task as i tried so many other ways before with little success. can't believe the easiest way is what i have at home, a towel and liquid cat treats! just make sure the pills are broken into small pieces so they can swallow it easily. thank you so much for making this video ❤

[@purplesunrise1]

Thank you so much for making this video! My cat was just diagnosed with congestive heart failure and I am fearful that my pilling will cause extra stress on his heart. I’m definitely going to try your tips. I’m hoping it will make medication time more enjoyable💗

[@outoftheherd]

You are amazing! Thank you so much for all the ideas, for the very clear demonstrations, and for your encouraging presentation. This video is hugely helpful.

[@tracyvolkfitness704]

Life saver tips! I tried the syringe food over the pill and he took it with no problem! So grateful 😊!!

[@katy-t6h]

This is one of the best videos I have seen. Thank you for providing options and being so clear

[@bolsermaticbolsermatic476]

I can't thank you enough for this video. It's made all the difference for medicating my cats.

[@spaceflows]

Thanks so much for the liquid med “parfait” recipe! Worked like a charm.

[@berttini]

what treat/food did you use?

[@spaceflows]

@@berttini I used the wet food we were feeding them. I think it was Beyond or maybe Wellness.

[@izzyhubbard5655]

Omg. I know this video is hella old. But I just found it because I’m trying to figure out how to medicate my cats without traumatizing all of us when I move across the country. And last time I had to medicate them…..it was not good. I’ve been trying the last couple of days to get my cats to take the medicine mixed in a bit of food, and they are not having it. But the parfait method is GOLD. I gave them some of the food in a syringe and they are loving it!! I’m going to do this everyday to get them used to the food in a syringe then sneak the meds in there. I am elated right now. Thank you so much for this! Also I love all your cats. 🥰🥰

[@nancysampson5729]

Thank you for this video. It is interesting and a creative way to give cats medication. However, my cat, Brooklyn, is super smart and knows when I am about to administer Atopica (a very, very bitter and nasty antibiotic liquid medication). I give her treats AFTER I administer the medication. These treats help eliminate the nasty bitter taste of Atopic from her tongue/mouth. TIP: When giving your cat a LIQUID medication make sure you are at the very back of your cats mouth (where the whiskers are located). You can stick the syringe into the corner (far back pocket of mouth) of your cat's mouth. DO NOT tilt your cat's head back because the medicine could go into the nose or lung areas which is not safe.

[@dod2304]

absolutely. You can also syringe in a little at a time. However, pain meds CAN be absorbed by the tongue and gums so it's not necessary to be sure it's at the back of the throat.

[@jungledavis1403]

I just tried the trick with a syringe of baby food on a capsule for my cat and I am thrilled that it worked. Thank you so very very much for sharing! ♥️♥️♥️

[@sydneyr569]

So far so good with my cat, his fluoxetine and this method! It's been an absolute nightmare trying to give this to him the past few months but this method is like a nice little bonding sesh! I've been using 'Inaba Churu' liquid pet treats for anyone who doesn't have a prescription to Hills and my cat goes nuts for them. Towel down, tastes the liquid treat, then squirt on top of a hard treat, another hard treat, pill, and followed by more hard treats, all very quickly. We'll see how long until he figures it out lol but going to try the parfait as well.

[@nickcats9171]

Thanks for the tip about INABA Churu Cat Treats! I’m gonna try it🙏🏻

[@nickcats9171]

❤😀🙏🏻Forever grateful to you for the Inaba Churu heads up! It worked like a charm! Easy to dispense straight from the tube bag! Nice & sticky so it clinged to the top of the pill. Small serving tube bag to pill only one cat. Grain-free (chicken) so consistent w/her diet.

[@jjsiegal1]

Wow... Fantastic~ ... Thanks very much. I was getting depressed chasing my Cat and struggling to get her to take a little pill. Your Technique worked like Magic!

[@ckkoehler1480]

I'm so thankful for you making this video and for the fact I actually stumbled across it, and watched it!!! I took in two feral cats and it's rough!!! But I'm actually looking forward to med time tonight and have a plethora of ideas to try! Like you said, I won't take NO for an answer lol. It's a must!!! Ty sooooooooo much!!!!

[@jessicacollins8412]

I lowkey love you! Thanks for all of these options! You are saving cats mama!

[@karengekker2985]

Thank you so much for this video. Just thought I would never ever manage to give my cat a pill. It worked !!!! The rug idea is perfect.

[@shellitrung]

Thanks so much for this. You've taken a lot of stress away from an already stressful situation. The pill laced with treat licked right out of my hand, no towel needed in my case!

[@sandyrivera5025]

Wow I watched so many videos and by far yours was the most helpful. Thank you so much I now feel confident that my poor kitty can get his medication.

[@lularoo]

So glad I came across this video - I have a very skittish cat that I'm having to give antibiotics too for the next 45 days and it's always a struggle - I tried the syringe trick and it worked! Bless you :)

[@sfmarine6533]

Thank you very much Ma'am. This video was amazing we are seniors and have two rescues. One was extremely abused before we got him and we figure his abuser was a woman as he is terrified of them but after some trust building climbs all over me. We need to apply Gavapentin to him transdermally in the ear and your tips will really help. he is so terrified of things the vet suggested this to sedate him prior to bring him into the clinic. Thank you again for your advice and for caring for these little creatures.

[@ultramajik]

Great, great advice, presented in a friendly, but professional, way. Thank you!

[@juliapolley1627]

Wow , one of the most informative, instructional videos I have found. Thank you

[@sarakarmer2627]

YOU ARE AMAZING. Used this for a nearly feral cat and its made it possible to do

[@NaliaDanger]

My cat won't touch his treats now that I tried giving it to him laced with his medicine. It used to be his favorite thing!

[@thiccfoot5869]

You shouldnt spike the treats with crushed meds, eG pantoprazol tastes bitter when ground down

[@julie-joyvoss5774]

Same here. They are so bitter. I am going to just keep them in that gel cap. I wish I hadn’t done it. My cat turns his nose up at his treat too.

[@scootermom1791]

Mine too! 😢😢😢

[@pjwhite1002]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear your babies are turning away from their treats! That's awful! I stopped refilling Shane's treats with meds and started using transdermal but that's wrecked his ears (fur loss, thinning skin). He's crashing right now, so we're tapering him off the prednisolone altogether and giving other meds that I'm having a very difficult time giving him (for a roaring infection, exactly what is unknown at the moment). Will have to try giving it to him on a towel. Thing is, he's not eating much of anything at the moment, so getting him to eat ANYTHING on his own right now will also be difficult. I so wish I'd seen this video again sooner. Totally forgot about it. He just ate some regular food, the first all day. Dread pilling in the morning.

[@kristinlee9485]

God no kidding. If cats even slightly detect something foreign in their food, they will walk away. The cats in this video are unusual the way they would down their meds effortlessly

[@sandralopera3091]

What an amazing video, very instructive! And a lot of tips. You are incredible giving medication to the cats.

[@lafamillecarrington]

Sitting watching your video with a severely scratched up hand from giving a pill to my (very strong and wary) cat! I'm about to search for that Royal Canin food to see if I can make my life a little easier. Your cats are priceless.

[@doggie8763]

Can any one tell me where those syringes are from thy have a large bore opening tip to suck up food hard to find in our country

[@edwardfurey9463]

Thank you. Mixing the pill powder in with a creamy treat turned medicine time from a struggle to their favourite time of the day.

[@jamiehoule1583]

This video has changed my life! 4 of my 5 cats took their pills with food immediately! It was magical. Cat #5 is very new to me (adopted her 5 days ago) and she's just started accepting wet food. Once she's comfortable I'll start practice-medicating her too.