Cat Health

Giving your cat a pill can be quite an experience. Cats are experts at avoiding pills, and they are very good at spitting them out if you do manage to get them into their mouths. Follow these...

Administering medicine and supplements to a cat can be tricky. There are several options for administering grape seed extract to a cat. Grape seed extract contains antioxidants that can help with...

Giving a cat oral antibiotics isn't as difficult as it may sound. All you need are a positive attitude and a plan of action. If you're organized, calm and gentle with your cat, the cat should take...

Norvasc is the brand name (Pfizer) of the drug Amlodipine besylate; a calcium channel blocker that is used by veterinarians to treat cats and dogs with hypertension. Though Norvasc is only...

Ever tried to pill a stubborn cat? Almost all cats are stubborn when it comes to getting the medicine they need, and will do just about anything to avoid it - including drawing blood from their...

Cats suffering from feline hyperesthesia syndrome (FHS) become overly sensitized to stimulation. The may begin engage in constant grooming, or become unusually aggressive. If left untreated, FHS...

A common health issue of aging cats is kidney disease. Since antibiotic treatments don't help cats with kidney problems, herbs for cats with kidney problems can bring their health back to becoming...

Just like our human kids, sometimes our furry kids get sick and require us to give them medicine. Unfortunately, the medicine we have to give our cats and kittens is often the same one we give our...

If you have ever had a sick pet, you probably know how difficult it can be to administer a bitter pill. I had an elderly cat suffering from partial paralysis after a second stroke. One of the four...

Dogs are easy! Put the pill in some hamburger and most of them will eat it. Cats - not so easy! Try this method when giving your cat a pill or liquid oral medication.

Having Trouble getting your cat to take its medicine? Then this article can show you alternative ways of administering the medicine other than hoping they will eat it out of their food bowl.

If you have difficulty giving medicine, either liquid or pill form, to your cat without scratches and bites, you need to read this short article.

Do you have a difficult cat or dog? Is giving them their medicine leaving your arms and hands filled with scratches and bite marks? I've been there before and you'll be surprised how easy it is to...

As we all know, it is not an easy task to get medicine into a cat. The following article will tell you the easiest and most effective way to get a pill down a cat's throat with minimal damage to...

Having to give your cat a pill can prove to be a challenging task, but if done correctly can be much easier and more efficient than hiding a pill in food (which may or may not get eaten) or...

One of the most common viruses in cats is herpes, which is different than the herpes viruses that infect humans. People can't catch herpes from their cats. The first and only symptom you usually...

When it came time for my family to acquire a dog, we children were not consulted. Our parents chose a dachshund ("Everyone Loves Doxies" was the breeder's motto, as if by saying so he...

Cats that have internal parasites such as tapeworms, hookworms and large roundworms can be treated with Drontal. Your cat's veterinarian can assist you with diagnosing the parasites. Drontal comes...

Learning how to pill a cat does not have to be a bad experience for you or your cat. By taking some time and following the steps below, you can easily give medication without causing stress to...

Tapeworms can potentially kill a cat. They are transmitted to a cat by flea bites, although raw meat can carry them, too. Tapeworms can be easily prevented with routine de-worming medication, but...

Oliver's Story. I was blessed with finding a full blooded Manx cat at the tire station about 9 years ago. He was just the cutest thing with his long back legs and bob tail, but my cutie pie turn...

Giving a cat a pill can be a challenging task for both you and the cat, unless you know how to do it. These steps make giving medications much easier on all concerned.

When your vet instructs you to give medication to your cat, often times it is easier said than done. If your cat catches on quickly like mine, you will need to be a little sneakier in your approach.

It can be a challenging task to give a pill to a cat that needs medication. The cat may need to be pilled for temporary condition, such as an infection, or it may need daily medication for a...

Giving medicine to a cat can sometimes be a challenging ordeal if you do not know what to do. Here are some methods that will help you triumph over the task of giving your pet medication.

Although some cats will take pills hidden in their food or given by hand, this is a more likely scenario:

If the Vet has sent you home with medicine for your cat in pill form, here are helpful tips to help give your cat a pill.

Cat owners at one time or another will have to administer medications to their cats. There are several methods to get the medicine into cats, and some are easier than others. However, since all...

I do not know how many of you love cat but if you ask me? hmmm? I tell you, i am a big fan of cat. However how do i treat my cat when my cat is sick? In this article will teach you how to give a...

If you've ever tried to pill a cat or squirt some sticky, inevitably neon colored liquid down sweet kitty's throat, you know if can be a challenge! Use these tips to make it easier for both you...

Often cats will develop a chronic illness much like humans. So a pill is prescribed by the vet. Giving cats pills can be traumatic for both the cat and for you. Here's an easy to give the pill.

Unfortunately, our beloved pets get sick and sometimes need to take medication as prescribed by the vet. Cats are very willful and independent, so giving a cat medication can be a tricky task....

Imagine the scenario: Your adored inside only cat wakes up from a nap and seems to have trouble walking. Then, this playful companion stretches and seems to favor her left rear leg. Instead of...

Having trouble getting your cat to take his or her antibiotic? Here are some pointers to make it better for you both.

Cats are very smart animals, and they learn quickly how to avoid unpleasant aspects of their lives. Taking medicine is usually one of these unpleasant things they must endure. The problem is that...

Pill Poppers: Learn techniques for giving cats medication in this free pet health care video.

I have two cats that both need medicine twice daily. One has an overactive thyroid and the other has diabetes. I have learned how to EASILY give my cat a pill. Here's how you can do this too.

Pill Pockets are hollow treats that are sold for both dogs and cats. The purpose of a pill pocket is to disguise a pill so you can easily feed it to your pet. If the pill is too large or if your...

We love our pets, and when they get sick, we want the best for them. But, being the ignorant little creatures they are, even the most gentle cat can become dangerous when panicky or insulted. Over...

There is an easy way and a hard way to give your cat oral medication. Unfortunately, the way you end up giving the medication is largely up to your cat. Give the easy way a good try. If it doesn't...

If you ever attempted to give medicine to your cat you know it can be a difficult and challenging. Just getting them to sit still can be an adventure. Following these simple tips will take the...

Getting a cat to swallow a pill is no easy task. Follow these steps to keep your cat healthy by administering the medicine your pet needs.

Cats can be very stubborn when it's time to take a pill. Take these steps to avoid kitty's claws.

Most cat owners cringe when the vet says Tabby will have to take a pill. Follow the steps below to make this task less stressful for you and your pet.

A spoonful of sugar might be worth a shot in getting your pet to ingest a needed pill, but here's a more successful trick to help the medicine go down.