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Natalusky29

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Hi,tomorrow I’m going to give medicine (pills/tablets) to my “untouchable” cat and I don’t know how to handle this issue bc I have to give her the pills for a long period of time bc she has epilepsy.
Is there anything for “hiding” the pills or something that makes this way easier?
 

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Try one of these pilling tips:

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If the medicine is needed long term, ask the vet if the medicine can be compounded into another form such as a flavored chew treat or a transdermal gel applied to the inside of the ear. A compounding pharmacy can do this with a prescription from the vet.
 
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Natalusky29

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Try one of these pilling tips:

Pilling Cats: Must-know Tips For Hiding Pills – TheCatSite Articles
The Best Pill-taking Secret I Know...
Pilling Cats and Dogs Safely
How We Give Our Pill Hating Cat A Pill
Getting Cat To Take Pills... Post Tips Here.

If the medicine is needed long term, ask the vet if the medicine can be compounded into another form such as a flavored chew treat or a transdermal gel applied to the inside of the ear. A compounding pharmacy can do this with a prescription from the vet.
Thank you so much!🧡
 

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I have one untouchable cat, luckily she likes those pill pocket cat treats.
 

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It really depends on the medication. When I still needed to do it (when she was semi-feral) I couldn't get de-wormer into Sassy via pill pocket because even the smallest pill was the size of a dime and she's tiny - I had to grind it up and sneak it into something stinky like the juice from a can of tuna and hope for the best. However, she now takes blood pressure medication, 1/4 of a 2.5mg tablet per day, and she almost inhales the pill pockets. If it's a small pill, which most medications for a cat likely are, the Greenies pill pockets are a godsend.
 
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It really depends on the medication. When I still needed to do it (when she was semi-feral) I couldn't get de-wormer into Sassy via pill pocket because even the smallest pill was the size of a dime and she's tiny - I had to grind it up and sneak it into something stinky like the juice from a can of tuna and hope for the best. However, she now takes blood pressure medication, 1/4 of a 2.5mg tablet per day, and she almost inhales the pill pockets. If it's a small pill, which most medications for a cat likely are, the Greenies pill pockets are a godsend.
Hi,you’re right :) I’ve just gave my cat her medication (it’s a tiny pill smashed in 4 pieces so I have to give her 1 piece per day) and she didn’t even noticed! It’s way too easy
 
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