Getting you Cat to Swallow Pills

Your cat’s health is very important. You should always ask your veterinarian when in doubt, but it is important to learn about such things on your own. That way, you will not only notice symptoms faster, you can also save some money and grief. If you want to be sure that you cat is getting treatment as soon as possible, you need to watch for signs that something may be wrong with your pet.

If your cat is sick, there are many things that you can do to help him or her regain health. A vet will be able to explain to you all of the treatment options available. Sometimes, this means feeding your cat pills. Cats can be very sneaky and devious! Many cat owners think that their cat has eaten the pill only to find the pill on the bottom of the food bowl! There are many ways you can make your kitty swallow all of the proper medications in order to heal as quickly as possible.

No matter how smart your cat is, you’ll never be able to explain to him or her that a pill is the first step to feeling better. Therefore, in order to teach a cat the importance of pills, teach your cat to accept pills! Many cat treats that you purchase look like pills. They can be given to your cat regularly to get him or her used to pills. That way, if your cat ever needs pills, he or she will not resist. When you do this, give your cat the pill, and then immediately give your cat the pill-shaped treat.

If your cat has not had pills before, don’t worry—you can still trick them into your cat’s system. Most cats will not resist pills if they don’t know what they are. First, feed your cat some pill shaped treat—cat chocolate is a good place to start. You can feed the cat a few of these pill-like treats, and then the real pill. Follow up with the treats once again.

You can also hide the pill so that the animal swallows it without realizing what he or she is doing. Push your cat’s pill into a chocolate treat that is made for cats (human chocolate is very harmful to cats and dogs), and feed it to him or her. Some people coat the pill in butter. Make sure, however, that your cat can have the pill with food. Some medications require that the cat have an empty stomach.

If your cat still won’t swallow the pill, you can also push the pill down his or her throat. This may seem a bit inhumane but it is the best choice if you cat needs the medication. You can purchase pill pushers, but it is usually better if you do it by hand. Ask your vet to teach you how. If you don’t do it correctly, your cat might bit you. Stroke the cat’s throat and insert some water into the cat’s mouth to make him or her swallow. Pills and medication are very important to your pet, so make sure that your pet is eating them to stay healthy.