| If you have ever attempted to get a small child to | | | | down on the bottom jaw. Do not be concerned |
| swallow a pill, you know how hard it can be. Cats are | | | | about being bitten; a cat doesn't have any power |
| no better at accepting pills - they generally will not | | | | when its head is bent back. As the cat's mouth is |
| open their mouths for any price, but different than | | | | open, take the pill (which you have had in your free |
| children, cats can fight back with their claws and | | | | hand the whole time) and put it as far back in the |
| teeth. So, before you try getting your cat to | | | | cat's mouth as you can as promptly as you are able |
| swallow a pill, it is significant to know a few things | | | | to. Try to avoid as much contact with the tongue as |
| about it. | | | | possible, so the cat doesn't sample the nasty |
| There are lots of different hints put forth by folks | | | | medicine and spit it out. |
| on this matter, but many of them--such as | | | | Allow the cat's mouth to shut and hold him until he |
| attempting to hold a cat down and forcing him to | | | | swallows, gently rubbing his neck. Then, let the cat |
| swallow a pill--usually only result in wasted pills and | | | | go and keep an eye on him for a couple of seconds. |
| lots of scratches. Other people might suggest | | | | A few cats will make believe to swallow and then |
| crushing the pill, mixing it with butter or spreadable | | | | spit out the pill when you're not looking. Whenever |
| cheese and then spreading this on your cat's fur. The | | | | your cat licks his mouth, it is a good indication that he |
| idea is that your cat will lick it off, but there are | | | | really swallowed. |
| more adept ways to give your cat medicinal drug! | | | | Accompany the pill with a delicious treat. That way, |
| Here's the easiest way to get your cat to swallow a | | | | your cat will connect the pill ritual with something |
| pill: | | | | yummy. Enforcing a feeding schedule will help with all |
| From behind, gently grasp your cat's maxilars joint | | | | your moments of discomfort with your cat. |
| with your thumb and index finger. It is easiest if you | | | | If you're free-feeding your cat (leaving food out at all |
| pick up your cat while he's sitting up off the ground | | | | times for him to eat as and when he feels like it), |
| someplace. Gently draw your cat's head back, | | | | stop doing this. Enforcing a feeding schedule has two |
| elevating the mouth. Cats do not like this, but they | | | | main benefits: it increases the reward-value of food |
| won't oppose it. Implement a small amount of | | | | treats as training devices, and also introduces a |
| pressure to the jaws with your fingers. | | | | semblance of routine into your cat's life (which, |
| Slip a finger between the cat's front teeth and press | | | | believe it or not, most cats actually prefer. |