Pill Your Cat like a Pro

So this pill my cat gets comes in a capsule form. This is nice because, if you are having a hard time you can always pull the capsule apart and add it to some wet food. Or if your cat is a picky eater, mix into something they simply can’t resist like tuna juice. I prefer to just shove the whole thing down his throat so I know that he got the whole dose. 

The first thing I like to do is get my cat into a position that will set me up for success. I like to have him at my level for easy access of handling. You also want to have them backed into something so they have no where to go. Once you have your perfect set up then the easiest thing, I found is to grab the side of his head with my thumb on one side and other fingers on the other side. Then, simply point their head straight up. This allows the lower jaw to loosen, and gives you an advantage.

Next, I hold my pill with my thumb and index finger and use my middle finger to open his jaw. Once his jaw is open and I can visualize his tongue. I can stick the pill OVER the base of his tongue. The trick is to get it over the base of the tongue. Don’t be afraid to stick your finger DOWN the throat. If your cat is moving their tongue a lot try to wait till they keep it still, this way you can be confident you got it over the base. Then, close their mouth and try to initiate swallowing by rubbing the throat. I like to offer him some food afterwards to ensure the pill continues down into the stomach.