HOW TO PILL A CAT
HOW TO PILL A CAT
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First, see if the cat will accept the pill without a struggle. If he spits it out, try trickery: coat the offending pill with his favorite food - whether anchovy paste or peanut butter.If he sees through your maneuver, licks the pill clean and walks away, more forceful tactics are necessary. First, restrain his legs, particularly the front ones, by wrapping him in a towel. Sit down. Using your knees to hold the cat, proceed to the next step - getting the mouth open. To open, push in on the corners of the mouth with thumb and forefingers; as soon as it opens, tilt the head up and place or drop the pill in theback of the mouth.Quickly shut and hold the mouth closed and, with the head still tilted, stroke the throat until the cat swallows.If he is determined not to accept the pill, blow in his face !!! Startling him will precipitate swallowing ! |
