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Originally Posted by Auntie Crazy
One more tip to throw on the pile. 
Always give the cat something to eat and/or drink after you pill her - if the pill gets stuck it can melt against the inside of the throat and cause sores.
Great thread, Heidi! |
Rubbing their throat forces them to swallow and helps the pill go down better. Also, the best tip I've learned is DONT BE NICE. Cats pick up on your fear and/or feeling guilty for doing something to them and they become little actors pretending your murdering them. Just do it as quickly as possible. I say aloud to my cats (and mostly for myself) "I know, I'm sorry. I know, it's no fun. But it's gonna make you better."
Just said those words a few seconds ago while holding Ore still for her steriods. We had an eye dropper full with chicken broth to help wash down the taste. There was no blood shed.
