Cat piller, best way to do it

Post #444,897 by malraux 10/14/24 10:49:03 AM 10/14/24 10:49:03 AM Reply	Cat piller, best way to do it https://www.facebook.com/BestFriendsAHPR/videos/how-to-give-a-cat-a-pill-with-cat-piller/565457838191837/ Super easy. We have a cat who needs a daily pill. I give him lots of love before and after giving him the pill, and now he hunts me down at 8pm each day to make sure I give him his "treat". Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
Post #444,898 by crazy 10/14/24 1:08:52 PM 10/14/24 1:08:52 PM Reply	Yeah, that looks good Current problem is the dosage is half a pill and I don't want to do that with the jagged pill. So I will get the correct dose if it exists. Vet tech called back and spoke of using a compounding pharmacy. They can grind better than me and be more sure of the dosage (I'm sure I lose some in the mortar and pestle process) with what I'm dealing with and then they mix it into something that the cat might like that goes into that tube that is paste or liquid of some sort. I will find out tomorrow how much it costs. I'd rather have that than a pill if possible. I'm surprised this isn't a prepackaged item already made. I'll look into that with a bit of googling.
Post #444,900 by malraux 10/14/24 2:03:56 PM 10/14/24 2:03:56 PM Reply	There are also things called pill pockets https://www.petsmart.com/cat/health-and-wellness/pill-administration/greenies-feline-pill-pockets-cat-treats---chicken-5102585.html My wife can't (won't) use the piller, and he's just as happy to take the pill in a pill pocket. I've had limited success with putting a powdered med in a pocket. It worked the first time, but then the cat got wise to it. Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
Post #444,903 by crazy 10/14/24 7:54:46 PM 10/14/24 7:54:46 PM Reply	Yeah I guess we can try those Ordered. Thanks for the recommendation.
Post #444,910 by crazy 10/18/24 12:11:19 PM 10/18/24 12:11:19 PM Reply	Tried. She hates them. Failed. Okay. Mortar and pestle and mix with water and suck into a tiny soft needle. Towel wrap failed. Blanket wrap succeeded. Squirt over half a dozen mouthfuls. I can't use any less or I won't be able to get all the meds into it. It's a slush as it is. Released. The cat now hates me.
Post #444,911 by malraux 10/18/24 2:26:21 PM 10/18/24 2:26:21 PM Reply	Syringes like this? https://www.amazon.com/Pipette-Syringe-Sterile-Measuring-Transfering/dp/B07QJCFFXG/ref=asc_df_B07QJCFFXG/ Or like I said, use the pill popper. Our cats hate them much less than liquid in a syringe, and there's a lot less mess. Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson.
Post #444,913 by crazy 10/18/24 8:38:15 PM 10/18/24 8:38:15 PM Reply	Yup Does the job.

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