How to give a cat oral medication easier?? - Page 5

Particle Man · 12-23-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

have you tried the finger in the butt again? Might be a switch up there

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Tmall · 12-23-2009, 01:37 PM

I never bothered to read the thread.. But, when I give my dog meds, I just shove em to the back of his mouth to where he has no choice but to swallow. This way has never been a problem.

Smittie61984 · 12-23-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

The difference is the look they give you that says, "I expect this crap from the bitch at the vet's office, but from you? You're supposed to OBEY me." Breaks your heart.

Fixed

Captain Morgan · 12-23-2009, 09:12 PM

I saw the same thing derf did. Figured it was about meds and was going to say "put it in the food" but I see that it's liquid, so that won't work. Hope the cat doesn't hate you too much.

TYEster · 12-23-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I saw the same thing derf did. Figured it was about meds and was going to say "put it in the food" but I see that it's liquid, so that won't work. Hope the cat doesn't hate you too much.

But why not? I mean, if it DID mix in... We feed her food either right before or right after the meds. And if I mix it in and she doesn't like the smell, she'll eventually get hungry enough to eat it.

skiergirl · 12-24-2009, 09:54 AM

I think we have learned the trick now - Tye holds her wrapped in a blanket by the scruff of her neck. I sit in front of him and sorta hold her head with my fingers on top and my thumb goes right on her nose/front upper teeth and I tilt her head back. This does 2 things to help it give me a better angle for the syringe to get in there and lets me see AND forces her to open her mouth as she can't breath through her nose as easily - then Squirt that shit in and let go.....

it's going MUCH better since we've learned this! Takes less time and is less traumatic to her too. I think she only dislikes us now and doesn't fully hate us any longer. maybe in a few more days we'll be moved up to only annoying....

Gas Man · 12-25-2009, 03:04 PM

I didn't read the entire thread... but if you blow in an animals nose with their mouth closed... it forces them to swallow.

12-25-2009, 03:04 PM	#47
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12-23-2009, 01:37 PM	#42
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	I never bothered to read the thread.. But, when I give my dog meds, I just shove em to the back of his mouth to where he has no choice but to swallow. This way has never been a problem.

12-23-2009, 09:12 PM	#44
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	I saw the same thing derf did. Figured it was about meds and was going to say "put it in the food" but I see that it's liquid, so that won't work. Hope the cat doesn't hate you too much.

12-24-2009, 09:54 AM	#46
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	I think we have learned the trick now - Tye holds her wrapped in a blanket by the scruff of her neck. I sit in front of him and sorta hold her head with my fingers on top and my thumb goes right on her nose/front upper teeth and I tilt her head back. This does 2 things to help it give me a better angle for the syringe to get in there and lets me see AND forces her to open her mouth as she can't breath through her nose as easily - then Squirt that shit in and let go..... it's going MUCH better since we've learned this! Takes less time and is less traumatic to her too. I think she only dislikes us now and doesn't fully hate us any longer. maybe in a few more days we'll be moved up to only annoying....