Giving your pet a tablet
Giving medicine prescribed by the vet is often harder than the illness itself, especially with cats. With the right technique, the tablet goes down quickly and without a fight. The vet always decides the dosage; this guide only explains how to give it.
You will need
- The medicine and instructions prescribed by your vet
- A soft treat, such as a paste or a piece of meat
- A syringe for water
- A towel to wrap a cat in
Steps
Read the instructions carefully
Check in the vet's instructions whether the medicine is given with food or on an empty stomach. Do not split or crush the tablet unless your vet or pharmacy has said it is allowed.
Try a treat first
Use the right grip
Close the mouth and stroke
Wrap the cat in a towel
Give water afterwards
Always reward
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