Pilling a cat

gstein

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Hi there.

I still need to get a gun to use as I have to give my little boy a pill. What is worse, it is a big quarter of a pill and so hard to get down. But, I have some further advice. You really have to almost sit on your little guy...between your legs so he can't get out at all. Then I hold him by the scruff of his neck with my left hand so he is basically immobolized and is looking upward. Then with the other hand, I open his mouth and pop the pill down behind his tongue. The biggest trick is getting it BEHIND his tongue, otherwise it wont go down. It is so hard. But I have no problems in as far as him being not moving. I find it less traumatic for him too. He can't fuss about trying to get out.

Anyway..my two cents!
 

chelle

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The Vet coulden't even do it ti patches because she
HATES it when ppl touch her mouth
 
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