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Stephany
Jan 21, 2018Explorer
Sadly, pill pockets make my kitty barf. I coat a pill or capsule generously in butter, hold her by the nape of the neck with one hand and pry her mouth open with 2 fingers on the other hand, then I stick the pill on the back of her tongue and follow it immediately with a syringe-full of water. Then I hold her mouth shut until she swallows, and we're done.
It sounds involved, but it isn't. It becomes very smooth unless she gets in a mood and starts swinging her head. Occasionally, she brings out the claws so I cover her with a blanket and then proceed.
There are also pilling syringes, but neither of my cats was receptive to them and I thought it was hard to control.
Good luck!
Stephany
It sounds involved, but it isn't. It becomes very smooth unless she gets in a mood and starts swinging her head. Occasionally, she brings out the claws so I cover her with a blanket and then proceed.
There are also pilling syringes, but neither of my cats was receptive to them and I thought it was hard to control.
Good luck!
Stephany
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