How to safely give pills to cats
Cats are lovable animals but they don't love taking pills. Cat bites can be very painful, so to avoid such, there are a few tips to giving pills to cats that may be of use.
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Instructions
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How to safely give pills to cats
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Get pill in hand, or put on edge of pill popper or pen.
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Scruff cat on back of neck....they are used to this from their mothers. Open mouth of cat by manipulating jaw.
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Drop pill on the back of the tongue in the MIDDLE. If you do it to the side, cat will spit it out.
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Close cat mouth, and rub bottom of neck till tongue comes out and 'licks' the top of the mouth. THEN---look to see if pill is around.
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Tips & Warnings
Cats can be cooperative with this if you are gentle.
Sometimes you have to be more assertive than gentle.
