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Coco61 · 09-24-2015, 12:53 PM

Hi Winnie, if the medicine really does need to be taken then this is the way I did it with my last cat. They are very crafty about avoiding it in food. I would kneel on the floor and gently get the cat between my legs with back towards me. Use your legs to stop body wriggle and cat escape. Then with the tablet in one hand I would use the other to tilt her head back with thumb and forefinger either side of the mouth. Squeeze gently to force the mouth open. Then with the mouth open and head tilted pop the tablet straight down the back of the throat. Hold the mouth closed but let the head go back to normal and hold until the cat swallows. Release with a stroke and apology! Once you are used to doing it, it is over in seconds.
Hope this gives you an idea. Maybe something similar will work for you..

09-24-2015, 12:53 PM
Coco61 GrannyHam Join Date: May 2015 Location: London Posts: 4,261	Re: Ebby the cat needs your help! Hi Winnie, if the medicine really does need to be taken then this is the way I did it with my last cat. They are very crafty about avoiding it in food. I would kneel on the floor and gently get the cat between my legs with back towards me. Use your legs to stop body wriggle and cat escape. Then with the tablet in one hand I would use the other to tilt her head back with thumb and forefinger either side of the mouth. Squeeze gently to force the mouth open. Then with the mouth open and head tilted pop the tablet straight down the back of the throat. Hold the mouth closed but let the head go back to normal and hold until the cat swallows. Release with a stroke and apology! Once you are used to doing it, it is over in seconds. Hope this gives you an idea. Maybe something similar will work for you..