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Nothing strikes fear into a cat owner more than hearing the veterinarian say, "Give these pills to your cat twice a day for the next ten days." "I have to stick my hand in that little mouth?" you think. "Not possible!" Giving medicine to their cat is probably one of the most difficult things cat owners will need to do over the course of their pet's lifetime. Just the thought of maneuvering their fingers around those razor sharp teeth can cause heart palpitations! Many veterinarians are able to crush pills and put them into a flavored suspension. Be sure to ask your vet if they offer this service. If you are stuck with pills, take heart: with a little practice it is possible. Have your veterinarian show you how to pill your cat, then take a deep breath and go for it! How to Pill a Cat Follow these steps for giving your cat a pill: Hold your cat gently, but firmly in your lap. If your cat is especially rambunctious, you may want to make her into a kitty burrito by wrapping her in a towel or blanket. Place one hand on top of your cat's head. Firmly grasp the top of her head where the jaws meet. Gently tip her head backwards until her nose points at the ceiling. Hold the pill between your index finger and thumb of your free hand. Use the remaining fingers to open your cat's mouth further by gently pressing down on her lower jaw. Place the pill as far back in her mouth as possible. Use your index finger to push it even further back. (The farther back in her mouth the pill is, the more likely it is that your cat will swallow it right away.) Allow your cat to close her mouth. Gently stroke her nose with your thumb, which will encourage her to lick and swallow. You can also gently stroke under her chin and down her throat to encourage swallowing. When you are certain the pill has been swallowed give your cat lots of praise. In some instances giving a pill to your cat can be made easier by coating it with tuna or cream cheese. But remember, some cat medicines should not be given with food, so check with your veterinarian before trying this. The Liquid Medicine Alternative While most prescriptions from your veterinarian will come in pill form, you can get them in liquid form. Giving your cat a liquid medicine can be a lot easier than giving her a pill. Compounding pet pharmacies work with your veterinarian to create a liquid formulation of the medicine prescribed to your cat. We've all seen the ads about pharmacies flavoring kid's medicines so they're more likely to take it without complaint. Some veterinary practices are doing the same thing, using products like FLAVORx. Imagine how happy your cat would be taking her medicine if it tasted like grilled tuna, sardines or shrimp!

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