How to give a cat oral medication easier??

[acalliste]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

you're lucky people on here don't have dirty minds...





oh wait

I know, I got myself all worked up just typing it.

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by wildchild

we are doing this right now with a toy poodle who just had some teeth removed. we squirt the med on soft food and mix well. she is reluctant to eat it at first but she gives in after a minute or two. at least we aren't having to force it on her. it's no fun to think you are causing more pain to them.

This is what I want to do.

Holding the cat down for the oral syringe is not my idea of a good time, and makes me literally sick to my stomach.

[acalliste]

One of my cats will eat food with meds mixed up in it. But I had one cat who could detect it no matter how I tried to disguise the taste, and wouldn't eat any of it. She is the one who had to have it shot down her throat.

It's really no worse than any of other uncomfortable things our pets go through to receive medical care. When I first got my oldest cat, she would never meow or make any noise. The vet was concerned by this, so he stuck his finger in her butt to see if she would meow. She did, and she hasn't stopped since.

[HurricaneHeather]

Originally Posted by acalliste

One of my cats will eat food with meds mixed up in it. But I had one cat who could detect it no matter how I tried to disguise the taste, and wouldn't eat any of it. She is the one who had to have it shot down her throat.

It's really no worse than any of other uncomfortable things our pets go through to receive medical care. When I first got my oldest cat, she would never meow or make any noise. The vet was concerned by this, so he stuck his finger in her butt to see if she would meow. She did, and she hasn't stopped since.

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 love me." Breaks your heart.

[acalliste]

Yeah, it does.

But they soon forget. Mine stay more pissed at me after giving them a bath than after giving them meds.

[derf]

The front page is funny. Since i don't really like cats, has anyone figured out how to give it oral?

[TYEster]

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 love me." Breaks your heart.

She's barely my cat and I can't stand to see her be this way or any animal for that matter.



People; I could give a fuck about all day long, but animals are different to me.

[skiergirl]

HAHA, nice Derf! another success for us - pain meds administered. We did the blanket and holding her by the scruff of her neck thing, then just gently get it in there and squeeze. Took 2-3 times to get it all down but she's not too upset. Stuck around to eat right after.

[acalliste]

Way to go, Kitty!

[HurricaneHeather]

Oh, good!! So glad it worked this time. Maybe her teeth aren't hurting as much now?

Either way....PHEW!