As we all know, it is difficult for cats to feed them. If a sick cat coughs or vomits after taking the medication, there is a good reason to stop trying to take the medication using the method you are using. The most common way to administer drugs that can cause problems is dry pills. Just like when we tried to swallow dry aspirin without liquid, we realized how uncomfortable the experience was.

Dry capsules can be dangerous for cats

Dry pills without water can cause the pill to get stuck in the cat's esophagus, which is the tube from the mouth to the stomach. Both tablets and capsules can “stalk”, and even if we think capsules have a smooth gel-like surface, they can easily get into the esophagus if dry capsules are used. If a person takes dry pills repeatedly, multiple capsules or pills may get stuck in the cat's throat.

How to feed your cat a liquid medicine

One method is to dilute the medicine with 6 ml of water through a needleless syringe or dropper. Forced cats to drink water seems impossible, but it can help it. Use a syringe to pill with liquid. Use a pet syringe from the veterinary office and fill it with plain water or low-sodium broth. It is recommended to use a syringe to approach your cat from the back or side so that it is easier to give the liquid, rather than forcibly insert the syringe into the front of the mouth. Keep the cat's head horizontal, rather than leaning backwards to facilitate swallowing. When applying a liquid chaser after dry pilling, be careful not to apply liquid quickly and give your cat time to swallow.

Use food to avoid getting stuck in the throat

Luckily, when you give your cat oral medications, you can use more tips to prevent problems. You may be able to use food and snacks to treat your cat.

Hide the pills in the pill pocket or other pill masking product. You can buy pill pockets or make them yourself. The pre-made pill bag is a soft conical snack with a hole in the middle where you can place the pills.

Favorite snacks are provided from time to time, with no pills to encourage future pilling collaboration. It also helps to quickly feed the pills into the stomach to make it work.

Give your cat a small portion of canned food before pilling. Then, give your cat a pill and feed it after it swallows it. It will help the pills fall smoothly.

Mixed medication to avoid pills

If everything fails, ask your veterinarian for help and give your cat medicine in a different form. While the cost may be a little higher, the result may be a more palatable medication for your cat.

Some pharmacies mix the medicine into a flavored liquid dose. It's easier to swallow than pills and tastes better.

Compound pharmacies can also make certain medications into gels or ointments and apply them to the inner ear of a cat.

At least one of these solutions can relieve anxiety and discomfort in your throat and your cat. This will help ensure that the medication reaches the intestine and is absorbed, rather than getting stuck in the cat's throat.