How Do You Give A Sick Cat Whos Not Eating A Pill?
For cat guardians who are used to giving their feline medication by hiding it in some tasty tuna, it can be a daunting task to medicate an ailing cat that is not eating. If your cat is sick, she is not going to be enticed into taking her pill by hiding it in a treat. Knowing how to give your cat a pill without a food treat will be important in treating your cat’s condition and helping her heal from the illness. Rub a bit of margarine or butter on the pill. This makes the pill taste better to the cat and will help the cat to more easily swallow the medication. Place the cat on a flat surface, such as a table. Put the cat into the crook of your right arm so that if he backs up, he is going to back toward your body and be unable to escape. Take the pill in your left hand. Place your hand around the cat’s face and lift her nose upward. This causes the mouth to open slightly. Open the cat’s mouth fully, using your right hand. Open the cat’s jaw wider using a finger on your left hand while s