Cats don’t usually sit nicely and wait for their medicine. You have to be suave, gentle and firm. Here’s what you need to do:
Get help to restrain her. Put her on a table or raised surface. You’ll want a friend to hold your cat’s elbows so they’re locked. Either that or wrap her in a towel with only her head visible. Be prepared for scratching attempts. It’s probably not the best time to wear a tank top.
For liquid medicine, shake the bottle well and place the right amount in the dropper. Hold her head by the cheeks and tilt her nose to the ceiling. Her jaw will automatically open. Use your right hand to place the tip of the dropper in the side of her mouth. (You can put it behind the canine or fang tooth—where the jaw doesn’t completely close.) Squeeze just a little of the liquid onto her tongue. You’ll need to do this repeatedly until you’ve administered the full amount, otherwise she could choke. If she doesn’t want to swallow, try rubbing her throat or blowing on her nose.
For pills, consider using a special pill syringe, available at most pet stores. Hold her head as described above, with the pill in your opposite hand between your thumb and index finger. Push the pill over her tongue with one finger, then quickly close her mouth and rub her throat to stimulate swallowing.
Although it sounds kind of simple, be prepared for a fight. You may drop the pill several times and need to get another. If you just can’t get her to take the pill, you may want to call a Compounding Pharmacy—a place that turns pills into other forms. Some options include:
Medicine Shoppe: (800) 396-9970
Good Life Pharmacy: (800) 752-5694
Island Pharmacy Services: (800) 328-7060
Valley Drug and Compounding: (818) 788-0635
Veterinary Pharmacy of America: (877) 838-7979
Horst Pharmacy: (573) 243-8173 (800) 640-5940
Leiter’s Pharmacy: (408) 292-6772 (800) 292-6773
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