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Vet Tip: How to Get Your Cat to Take Medication
21.04.2023 05:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25
Giving a cat medicine is incredibly difficult, as the animal resists with all its might. In this article, we will tell you how to easily and stress-free give medicine to your pet.
Consult your veterinarian
Before writing a prescription for a cat, check with your veterinarian about the form of medication.
Preparations can be in different forms: in the form of tablets, syrups, powders.
The doctor may recommend a form of medication based on your cat's temperament.
Hide pills in food or treats
Place the whole tablet in your food or crush it if possible.
The pet may not notice the smell of the medicine and swallow it.
Use a pipette or syringe
You can offer liquid to a cat voluntarily.
However, if the animal refuses, you need to hold the cat and inject the medicine from a dropper or syringe into the cat's mouth.
Some medications are specially flavored with natural additives that cats love.
Check with your veterinarian if there is such a tasty medicine option for your pet.
Apply medicine to the skin
Some medications are applied to the skin, from where they enter the cat's body.
However, not all drugs are absorbed in this way.
You can also check with your veterinarian if this type of medication is possible.
Wear gloves and wash your hands with soap and water after applying transdermal medication.
Do not force the medicine. Start by stroking the cat, and then discreetly apply the product.
By following these guidelines, you can reduce your pet's stress levels while taking medication.
