Just like you, your cat is going to
get sick occasionally and you’ll likely come home from the
veterinarian’s with some medication to administer. Learning
how to do it right will make the process easier both for you
and your cat. Always follow the instructions given by your
veterinarian. Be sure to administer the full amount of
medication over the number of days instructed by your
veterinarian.
Ask your veterinarian if the
medication can be given with food or must be given on
an empty stomach.
Place the cat on
your lap or table with a non-slip surface.
When administering medication
stay calm - your pet can sense if you are nervous
making it more difficult to apply the treatment.
Always praise and reward your pet with a treat.
Pilling Devices Should you wish, you can use a
pilling device to avoid placing your fingers into your
cat’s mouth. It is a plastic tube resembling a syringe
used to deposit the pill.
Place the pill at the end of
the device.
Hold the device like a syringe
between your index and middle fingers, using your
thumb to push the plunger.
Tilt your cat’s head back until
his eyes are facing upward. Usually the cat’s jaw will
drop open on its own. If not, apply a little pressure
on the lower jaw with your middle finger.
Place the device over the base
of the tongue.
Push the plunger to deposit the
pill as far back on the tongue as possible.
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