I never could quite figure out why vets sometimes prescribed antibiotics such as Zythromax, a pediatric antibiotic that comes in, of all things, bubblegum flavor??

I have a "piller" I can send you to try. It helps you get the pill way in the back of the cat's throat. It might save a couple of your fingers. If you're interested, PM me your address and I'll send it out. Using the piller and rubbing the cat's throat while blowing in his nose will help his swallowing reflex to kick in.

Good luck!